The Tales of Alvin Maker books in order A series by Orson Scott Card
The Tales of Alvin Maker series by Orson Scott Card has 8 books, from "Prentice Alvin and the No-Good Plow" (1989) to Master Alvin (2026). Read it in order, starting with "Prentice Alvin and the No-Good Plow".
Reading order: 1 "Prentice Alvin and the No-Good Plow" (1989) · 2 Seventh Son (1987) · 3 Red Prophet (1988) · 4 Prentice Alvin (1989) · 5 Alvin Journeyman (1995) · 6 Heartfire (1998) · 7 The Crystal City (2003) · 8 Master Alvin (2026)
Updated September 2026
All 8 The Tales of Alvin Maker books in order
- 1.
"Prentice Alvin and the No-Good Plow" (1989)
- 2.
Seventh Son (Jul 1987)
- 3.
Red Prophet (Jan 1988)
- 4.
Prentice Alvin (Feb 1989)
- 5.
Alvin Journeyman (Sep 1995)
- 6.
Heartfire (Aug 1998)
- 7.
The Crystal City (Nov 2003)
- 8.
Master Alvin (2026)
The Tales of Alvin Maker FAQ
- How many The Tales of Alvin Maker books are there?
- There are 8 The Tales of Alvin Maker books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the The Tales of Alvin Maker books in?
- In publication order, starting with "Prentice Alvin and the No-Good Plow" (1989): 1 "Prentice Alvin and the No-Good Plow" (1989) · 2 Seventh Son (1987) · 3 Red Prophet (1988) · 4 Prentice Alvin (1989) · 5 Alvin Journeyman (1995) · 6 Heartfire (1998) · … all 8 below.
- What is the first The Tales of Alvin Maker book?
- "Prentice Alvin and the No-Good Plow" (1989).
- What is the latest The Tales of Alvin Maker book?
- Master Alvin (2026).
- Is the Tales of Alvin Maker series finished?
- No, Orson Scott Card is still adding to it.
- Did Orson Scott Card write other series?
- Yes: The Worthing, Ender's Saga, Homecoming Saga, The Empire and The Pathfinder trilogy.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.