Young Alvin returns to the town of his birth and begins his apprenticeship with Makepeace Smith, committing seven years of his life in exchange for the skills and knowledge of a blacksmith. But Alvin must also learn to control and use his own Talent, that of a Maker, before his destiny can be fulfilled.

Format: Paperback
Published: in USA in 1989
Publisher: Tor Books
Pages: 342
Language: English
ISBN 13: 9780812502121
ISBN 10: 0812502124