Red Prophet

Tales of Alvin Maker, Book 2

By: Orson Scott Card

Narrated by: Scott Brick, Stephen Hoye, Stefan Rudnicki

Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

In this thrilling sequel to Seventh Son, Alvin Maker is awakening to many mysteries: his own strange powers, the magic of the American frontier, and the special virtues of its chosen people, the Native Americans.

Alvin has discovered his own unique talent for making things whole again. Now he summons all his powers to prevent the tragic war between Native Americans and the white settlers of North America.

Don't miss the first Alvin Maker book, Seventh Son.

©1988 Orson Scott Card (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc.

Critic reviews

• Locus Award, 1989

"Suddenly the saga of Alvin Maker begins to thrill." (Washington Post Book World)
"Set in an alternate world steeped in natural magic, this sequel to Seventh Son continues to demonstrate the author's love for American folklore. Recommended." (Library Journal)
"Harsher, bleaker, and more mystical than Seventh Son, this novel superbly demonstrates Card's solid historical research, keen understanding of religious experience, and, most of all, his mastery of the art of storytelling." (Booklist)
"Red Prophet is but a section of a vast American fantasy epic. It is vividly written, and the principal actors (Alvin, Ta-Kumsaw the Prophet, and Alvin's Gandalfesque mentor Taleswapper) are all complete and memorable characters." (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Interesting premise

It is such a unique take on how the initial relationship between whites and Native Americans deteriorated. I enjoyed it very much, the area tees are quite riveting. I wish the smuggler had lived longer, great character

The prophet novels are more than entertainment...

I am listening, and learning the whole while. Orson Card has lifted how I think when I write. I thank you Sir, and I thank the memory of Ben Bova...

You might like this too!

Keeps your interest,
to the max. Great writing. Supernatural plus sy-fi = cool. You might like it too. k, bye

A story of a familiar terrible history, but one that ends with a ray of hope. Well done Orson, very well done.

I hope people won’t listen to the comments about how racist this book is, it’s not. It’s a work of historical fantasy. A homage to the original people of America who suffered and died here. You might not like how Orson portrays white people or native Americans but this was a story worth telling and a story worth listening to. Even though it is fiction, your heart will tremble for the natives because this story is not far from truth.

Do the right thing.

Amazing History and life lessons. My second read through. it's even better the second time.

an extraordinary Tale

beautiful and touching. not always an easy read. well worth the trouble.? much to learn and enjoy.

Great if you like Orson Scott Card's depth

the man is obviously a genius and I get into the stories but he is not my favorite author

Uncle Orson doing what he does.

great sequel to Seventh Son, Card weaves his hopeful myth with the care only a story teller can.

Not crazy about the plot.

This book caught me off guard. As I'm listening to the 1st chapter I'm thinking "is OSC racist?" By the end of chapter 2 however, I decided that maybe he's not racist. In the end, the conflict in the story Just didn't sit well with me.

great story telling

really enjoyed how history was brought into these books. can't wait to read sequels.