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Gerry's list on the best fantasy books set in a familiar but strange old america
There are 7 books in the Tales of Alvin Maker series. The newest book is Master Alvin which came out in 2026.
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Red Prophet
Red Prophet
'Suddenly the saga of Alvin Maker begins to thrill.' - Washington Post Book World
'Red Prophet is but a section of a vast American fantasy epic. It is vividly written, and the principal actors--Alvin, Ta-Kumsaw, the Prophet, and Alvin's Gandalfesque mentor Taleswapper--are all complete and memorable characters.' - The Philadelphia…
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Prentice Alvin
Prentice Alvin
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Alvin Journeyman
Alvin Journeyman
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Heartfire
Heartfire
'Card is one of the most important writers in the field.' - Ben Bova
;The most important work of American fantasy since Stephen Donaldson's original Thomas Covenant trilogy.' - Chicago Suntimes
Peggy is a Torch, able to see the fire burning in each person's heart. She can follow the paths…
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The Crystal City
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Master Alvin
Master Alvin
The Tales of Alvin Maker concludes in Master Alvin, the final book in the historical fantasy series from the Hugo and Nebula award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Ender's Game.
Inspired by the lore and the folk-magic of the men and women who settled North America, Orson Scott…