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Alvin Journeyman


A Fantasy Novel


Book 4 of the Tales of Alvin Maker Series


Subgenres & Tropes:

  • Historical Fantasy,
  • Coming of Age,
  • Chosen One
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  • Alternate American history with magical blacksmiths and mystical powers
  • Heroes building utopian visions while dark forces plot against them
Publisher Description

The Tales of Alvin Maker continue in Alvin Journeyman, the fourth book in the historical fantasy series from the Hugo and Nebula award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Ender's Game.

Alvin is a Maker, the first to be born in a century. Now a grown man and a journeyman smith, Alvin has returned to his family in the town of Vigor Church. He will share in their 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.

The Tales of Alvin Maker series: Seventh Son, Red Prophet, Prentice Alvin, Alvin Journeyman, Heartfire, The Crystal City, Master Alvin.

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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