Harsher, bleaker, and more mystical than<i> Seventh Son</i>, this novel superbly demonstrates Card's solid historical research, keen understanding of religious experience, and, most of all, his mastery of the art of storytelling.

- BOOKLIST,

The man's versatility of style, subject and approach makes him unique in the SF field.

- ANNE MCCAFFREY,

One of the genre's most convincing storytellers.

- LIBRARY JOURNAL,

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As always, Mr. Card writes with energy and conviction.

- THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW,

Card's luminous alternate history continues to chill as it soothes ... and suddenly the saga of Alvin Maker begins to thrill.

THE WASHINGTON POST

The most important work of American fantasy since Stephen Donaldson's original Thomas Covenant trilogy.

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

'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 InquirerSince the age of eleven, when he saw the white men murder his father, the Red Indian Lolla-Wossiky has been a pathetic drunk. His brother, Ta-Kumsaw, wishes to see whites confined to the eastern lands. But Governor Bill Harrison of the rough frontier town of Carthage has far more brutal plans for the Indians.When he puts those plans into action, he unwittingly brings young Alvin Miller - a very special white boy with extraordinary magical powers - to Lolla-Wossiky and Ta-Kumsaw. And brings Alvin one more step on his magical odyssey.The second 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 novelsSeventh SonRed ProphetPrentice AlvinAlvin JourneymanHeartfireThe Crystal CityEnder Wiggin SagaEnder's GameSpeaker for the DeadXenocideChildren of the MindEnder in ExileHomecomingThe Memory of the EarthThe Call of the EarthThe Ships of the EarthEarthfallEarthbornFirst Formic War (with Aaron Johnston)Earth UnawareEarth AfireEarth Awakens
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The second book in the acclaimed Tales of Alvin Maker series, by one of the world's best-loved SF/fantasy authors.
Harsher, bleaker, and more mystical than Seventh Son, this novel superbly demonstrates Card's solid historical research, keen understanding of religious experience, and, most of all, his mastery of the art of storytelling.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781841490229
Publisert
1991-01-03
Utgiver
Vendor
Orbit
Høyde
178 mm
Bredde
108 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
320

Forfatter

Biographical note

Orson Scott Card is the award-winning author of the Ender saga, the Alvin Maker series and the Homecoming series. He lives with his wife and three children in the US.