Famous Native American Indian figures include Tecumseh, who is called “Ta Kumsaw” in the books. His brother Tensquatawa is also featured, as “Tenskwa Tawa.” The characters in the book display features similar to the two famous Native Americans. The famous Battle of Tippecanoe, in which both brothers were involved, occurs in the second book, Red Prophet, although its outcome is different from the historic one. Works Books Seventh Son (1987) - Locus Award winner, 1988; Hugo and World Fantasy Awards nominee, 1988 Red Prophet (1988) - Nebula Award nominee, 1988; Locus Award winner, 1989; Hugo Award nominee, 1989 Prentice Alvin (1989) - Nebula Award nominee, 1989; Locus Award winner, 1990; Hugo Award nominee, 1990 Alvin Journeyman (1995) - Locus Award winner, 1996 Heartfire (1998) - Locus Award nominee, 1999 The Crystal City (2003) Master Alvin (in progress) Short works "Hatrack River" - Novelette, published in Asimovs Magazine (Aug, 1986) "Prentice Alvin and the No-Good Plow" - poem, published in Maps in a Mirror (1990) "Grinning Man" - short story, published in Legends (1998) "The Yazoo Queen" - short story, published in Legends II (2003) "Alvin and the Apple Tree" - short story, published in Dead Man's Hand (2014) "Naysayers" - short story, published in National Review (November 19, 2015 issue) Other works Red Prophet: The Tales Of Alvin Maker - a comic book series Alvin Maker Game - a MMORPG - that was in development in 2005, but never published Characters Alvin Miller Alvin Miller, the seventh son of a seventh son, discovers that his knack far surpasses that of everyone else. He can change both living and nonliving matter simply by force of will (hence the title "Maker"). This power comes at a cost, however; not only does Alvin feel a great responsibility to use his power for good, but there are forces that actively seek his death. Alvin must discover how to use his abilities, and how to apply them for good, while struggling to survive. Along the way, he is helped by a number of people whose knacks are not as strong, but who see in Alvin a way to use their wisdom and abilities to contribute to a greater good. Some people try to misguide him or exploit his abilities for their own purposes. Alvin Miller is Card's reimagining of Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. Alternate history characters William Blake (as the