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Tales of Alvin Maker, Fiction, Fantasy
The first book in the acclaimed Tales of Alvin Maker series, by one of the world's best-loved SF/fantasy authors.
From the primal depth's of the world's greatest myths comes this gripping fantasy of a boy, born to be a Maker, whose dangerous journey towards knowledge and power makes history ...
Amid the deep woods where the Red Man still holds sway, a very special child is born. Young Alvin is the seventh son, and such a boy is destined to become great - perhaps even a man with the enormous powers of a Maker. But even in the loving safety of his home, dark forces reach out to destroy him. Somewhere out there is a power that will do anything to prevent him growing up ...
More information on this book and others can be found on the Orbit website at www.orbitbooks.co.uk
Praise for Seventh Son: Tales of Alvin Maker: Book 1
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The most important work of American fantasy since Stephen Donaldson's original Thomas Covenant trilogy. - Chicago Suntimes
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Card has exceeded his own high standards ... The man's versatility makes him unique - Anne McCaffrey
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