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Red Prophet

Orson Scott Card

Published 1988 by Tor Books · 311 pages

Hugo · 1989

Finalist

Nebula · 1989

Finalist
Fantasy

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10 award entries · 6 books · 4 wins · 1986–1992

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Synopsis

In an alternate frontier America where folk magic works, young Alvin Miller is caught in the conflict between white settlers and Indigenous nations led by the prophet Lolla-Wossiky. The second Tales of Alvin Maker novel retells events around Tippecanoe through fantasy.

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Epic Fantasy
Colonialism & EmpireReligion & SpiritualityEcology & Climate

Details

Series
Tales of Alvin Maker · Book 2
Author nationality
United States
ISBN
9780812524260