The Tales of Alvin Maker is a series of alternate history novels by Orson Scott Card, published from 1987 to 2003 (with one more planned), that explore the experiences of a young man, Alvin Miller, who realizes he has incredible powers for creating and shaping things around him. It takes place on the American frontier in the early 19th century, a fictional setting based on early American folklore and superstition. Books in the series: [1] Seventh Son (1987) - Locus Award winner, 1988; Hugo and World Fantasy Awards nominee, 1988 [2] Red Prophet (1988) - Nebula Award nominee, 1988; Locus Award winner, 1989; Hugo Award nominee, 1989 [3] Prentice Alvin (1989) - Nebula Award nominee, 1989; Locus Award winner, 1990; Hugo Award nominee, 1990 [4] Alvin Journeyman (1995) - Locus Award winner, 1996 [5] Heartfire (1998) - Locus Award nominee, 1999 [6] The Crystal City (2003) [7] Master Alvin ?