num_pages: 400
description: 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 seriesSeventh SonRed ProphetPrentice AlvinAlvin JourneymanHeartfireThe Crystal City
language: English
title: Alvin Journeyman
titlecomplete: Alvin Journeyman (Tales of Alvin Maker, #4)
characters: Alvin Maker
genres: Historical, Audiobook, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Science Fiction Fantasy, Magic, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Alternate History, Fantasy
ratings_count: 15983
series: Tales of Alvin Maker
awards: awardedAt: 820483200000
name: Locus Award
category: Best Fantasy Novel
publisher: Tor Fantasy