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Tales Of Alvin Maker

by Orson Scott Card

6 books Started 1987 Latest 2003
Publication Reading Order

The Tales Of Alvin Maker is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by Orson Scott Card, made up of 6 books published between 1987 and 2003. It begins with Seventh Son (1987), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Crystal City (2003), spanning 16 years of storytelling.

6books
16years active
3decades
~3.2yrs between books
2003latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 Seventh Son 🏆 Evergreen Teen Book Award 1991🏆 Locus Award 1988🏆 Mythopoeic Fantasy Award 1988🏆 Mythopoeic Scholarship Award 1988Hugo Award 1988World Fantasy Award 1988Full award history → 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Red Prophet 🏆 Locus Award 1989Hugo Award 1989Mythopoeic Fantasy Award 1989Nebula Award 1989Mythopoeic Scholarship Award 1989Nebula Award 1988Full award history → 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Prentice Alvin 🏆 Locus Award 1990Hugo Award 1990Mythopoeic Fantasy Award 1990Nebula Award 1990Mythopoeic Scholarship Award 1990Nebula Award 1989Full award history → 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
4 Alvin Journeyman 🏆 Locus Award 1996Full award history → 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Heartfire 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
6 The Crystal CityLatest 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Tales Of Alvin Maker series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Tales Of Alvin Maker series?

Start with Seventh Son (1987), the first book in the Tales Of Alvin Maker series by Orson Scott Card. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Tales Of Alvin Maker series?

There are 6 books in the Tales Of Alvin Maker series by Orson Scott Card, published between 1987 and 2003.

What is the first book in the Tales Of Alvin Maker series?

The first book in the Tales Of Alvin Maker series is Seventh Son, published in 1987 by Orson Scott Card.

What is the latest book in the Tales Of Alvin Maker series?

The most recent book in the Tales Of Alvin Maker series is The Crystal City (2003) by Orson Scott Card.

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About Orson Scott Card

Orson Scott Card (born August 24, 1951) is an American science fiction and fantasy author. He is best known for his science fiction novel Ender's Game (1985), which won the Hugo and Nebula Awards. Some of his other popular works include Ender's Shadow, Speaker for the Dead, and Xenocide. Card has authored over 60 novels, both science fiction and fantasy, as well as short stories, plays, and essays. He has won numerous awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Awards, and has been inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame. Card's writings explore themes of religion, morality, and the human condition. While his work has received critical success and widespread popularity, it has also been the subject of some controversy due to Card's personal views on social issues.

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