📖 About Alvin Maker

Alvin Maker is a series universe written by Orson Scott Card. The complete collection runs to 7 books across 1 series, published between 1987 and 2026.

The main series is Publication Order of Tales Of Alvin Maker Books with 7 books. It opens with Seventh Son (1987) and currently runs to Master Alvin (2026).

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🎯 Where to Start with Alvin Maker

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: Seventh Son (1987), book 1 of Publication Order of Tales Of Alvin Maker Books. Reading in publication order lets the world and characters develop the way the author intended, and it avoids spoilers that later books may contain.

Each of the 1 series on this page is expandable — click a series heading to see every title it contains, in order, with a direct link to buy the book on Amazon.

📚 Alvin Maker Books in Order

Publication Order of Tales Of Alvin Maker Books
7 books
1
Seventh Son book cover1Seventh Son1987Buy on Amazon
Red Prophet book cover2Red Prophet1988Buy on Amazon
Prentice Alvin book cover3Prentice Alvin1989Buy on Amazon
Alvin Journeyman book cover4Alvin Journeyman1995Buy on Amazon
Heartfire book cover5Heartfire1998Buy on Amazon
The Crystal City book cover6The Crystal City2003Buy on Amazon
Master Alvin book cover7Master Alvin2026Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Alvin Maker books are there?
There are 7 books in the Alvin Maker collection, organised into 1 series and published between 1987 and 2026.
What is the first Alvin Maker book?
The first book is Seventh Son, published in 1987.
What order should I read the Alvin Maker books in?
Most readers use publication order, which is the order the books were originally released. A chronological order is also provided on this page for readers who prefer to follow the internal timeline of the story.
Who wrote the Alvin Maker books?
The Alvin Maker books were written by Orson Scott Card.
Is the Alvin Maker series finished?
The main series, Publication Order of Tales Of Alvin Maker Books, has 7 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.
When did the Alvin Maker series start?
The earliest title in this collection was published in 1987, and the most recent in 2026.