History, legend, magic, dreams: Card stirs them into a rich brew with a remarkably authentic flavour

- LOCUS,

Card is one of the most important writers in the field

- BEN BOVA,

Suddenly the saga of Alvin Maker begins to thrill.

- WASHINGTON POST BOOK WORLD,

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From beginning to end, this novel is full of riches

BOOKLIST

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

CHICAGO SUNTIMES

Now a grown man and a journeyman smith, Alvin has returned to his family in the town of Vigor Church. He will share in the isolation, work as a blacksmith, and try to teach anyone who wishes to learn the knack of being a Maker. For Alvin has had a vision of the Crystal City he will build, and he knows that he cannot build it alone.But he has left behind in Hatrack River enemies as well as true friends. His ancient foe, the Unmaker, whose cruel whispers and deadly plots have threatened Alvin's life at every turn, has found new hands to do his work of destruction.More information on this book and others can be found on the Orbit website at www.orbitbooks.co.uk
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Book Four of the acclaimed Tales of Alvin Maker.
History, legend, magic, dreams: Card stirs them into a rich brew with a remarkably authentic flavour
From beginning to end, this novel is full of riches - BOOKLISTThe most important work of American fantasy since Stephen Donaldson's original Thomas Covenant trilogy. - CHICAGO SUNTIMES
* Full page ad in SFX for all five books in theseries * Review coverage in genre press * To be featured on the Orbit website

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781841490298
Publisert
2001
Utgiver
Vendor
Orbit
Høyde
178 mm
Bredde
108 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
416

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.