‘A tribute to the art of storytelling. . . highly recommended.’ – Library Journal’A beguiling book. . . robust but reflective blend of folktale, history, parable and personal testimony, pioneer narrative. The series promises to be a story of deep delight.’ – Publishers Weekly Alvin has returned to the town of his birth and is now the blacksmith’s apprentice. But he must also learn the difficult arts of a Maker and he hopes that the magic of the seer, Peggy, can help him. However, Peggy can only anticipate a future filled with misery … and Alvin is forced to hide the powers stirring inside him while the evil forces of the Unmaker are unleashed on those he loves …The third book in the acclaimed Tales of Alvin Maker series, by one of the world’s best-loved SF/fantasy authors.Books by Orson Scott Card:Alvin Maker novels Seventh Son Red Prophet Prentice Alvin Alvin Journeyman Heartfire The Crystal City Ender Wiggin Saga Ender’s Game Speaker for the Dead Xenocide Children of the Mind Ender in Exile Homecoming The Memory of the Earth The Call of the Earth The Ships of the Earth Earthfall Earthborn First Formic War (with Aaron Johnston)Earth Unaware Earth Afire Earth Awakens