The Tales of Alvin Maker · #7 / 7

Master Alvin

Orson Scott Card

Fantasy Alternate History
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The Tales of Alvin Maker concludes in Master Alvin, the final book in the historical fantasy series from the Hugo and Nebula award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Ender's Game.

Inspired by the lore and the folk-magic of the men and women who settled North America, Orson Scott Card has created an alternate world where magic works, and where that magic has colored the entire history of the colonies. Charms and beseechings, hexes and potions, all have a place in the lives of the people of this world. Dowsers find water, the second sight warns of dangers to come, and a torch can read a person's future—or their heart.

In a world where "knacks" abound, Alvin, the seventh son of a seventh son, is a very special man indeed. He's a Maker; he has the knack of understanding how things are put together, how to create them, repair them, keep them whole, or tear them down. He can heal hearts as well as bones, he builds a house, he can calm the waters or blow up a storm. And he can teach his knack to others, to the measure of their own talent.

In this final novel in the Alvin Maker series, Alvin’s journey leads him himself across the river—visiting his old friend the Red Prophet, across the country, and even across the Atlantic, where Irish folk with knacks are being persecuted. Through trials and tribulations, Alvin must learn when to use his extraordinary powers, and when to not, as he strives to safehold his people from a darkness that threatens everything they’ve built in the Crystal City, and in their very hearts.

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April 28, 2026
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Release Date & Story Details Revealed

Darkki259 books · 462 posts#1

After over two decades of anticipation, the wait is finally over. Orson Scott Card's Master Alvin, the long-promised seventh and final volume in the Tales of Alvin Maker series, now has an official release date: April 28, 2026. This exciting news has been confirmed by Tor Books, and full book details are now available.

Since the publication of The Crystal City in 2003, fans have been eagerly awaiting the conclusion to Alvin Miller’s journey. The upcoming novel promises to bring closure to the series, following Alvin as he ventures across the river to reunite with the Red Prophet, journeys westward and across the Atlantic, and faces persecution alongside others with magical "knacks." As Alvin continues to shape the world around him, he must make profound decisions—not only about how to use his powers, but whether he should use them at all. The fate of the Crystal City, and the hearts of those who live within it, hang in the balance.

Master Alvin will be published in hardcover (448 pages) and digital audio formats, with a listed price of $30.99. Pre-orders are now available through major retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, Books-A-Million, and more. The listing can also be found on Macmillan’s official site, where readers can find additional publishing information.

This release marks the long-awaited conclusion to one of the most unique and enduring alternate history fantasy series in modern speculative fiction. Readers are encouraged to revisit the previous six novels in the lead-up to the release and prepare for the epic final chapter of Alvin’s journey.

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