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,
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