Orson Scott Card
Biography
Orson Scott Card is a highly acclaimed author known for his contributions to the science fiction and fantasy genres. Born in Richland, Washington in 1951, Card began his writing career with the publication of his first short story in 1977. He rose to fame with the release of his award-winning novel "Ender's Game" in 1985, which has since become a beloved classic and spawned a successful series of sequels. In addition to his work on the Enderverse, Card is also the creator of the Tales of Alvin Maker series, which explores an alternative history of America in the 19th century. The series combines elements of fantasy, folklore, and historical fiction to create a rich and engaging narrative that has captivated readers around the world. Card's writing is characterized by its thought-provoking themes, intricate world-building, and complex characters. He has received numerous accolades for his work, including multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards. With a career spanning over four decades, Orson Scott Card continues to be a prolific and influential voice in the world of speculative fiction.
Standalone Novels
Individual novels by Orson Scott Card not part of a series
- A Woman of Destiny
- A planet called Treason
- ABYSS
- Alvin Journeyman
- Alvin Journeyman: The Tales of Alvin Maker IV
- Alvin Wandering:The Tales of Alvin Maker
- Characters and Viewpoint
- Children of the Mind
- Children of the Mind )
- Cruel Miracles
- Dragons of Darkness
- Dragons of Light
- Earthborn
- Earthborn )
- Earthfall
- Earthfall )
- Empire of Dreams and Miracles: The Phobos Science Fiction Anthology
- Enchantment
- Ender's Game
- Ender's Game )
- Ender's Shadow
- Ender's Shadow )
- Enders Game
- Enders Game )
- Espoir-du-cerf
- Eye for Eye/the Tunesmith
- First Meetings : In the Enderverse
- Flux: Tales of Human Futures
- Future on Fire
- Future on Ice
- Gente del Margen, La
- Hart's Hope
- Harts Hope
- Heartfire
- Heartfire: The Tales of Alvin Marker V
- Hijos de La Mente
- Homebody
- Homebody :
- Homecoming: Harmony
- Hot Sleep: The Worthing Chronicle
- How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy
- How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy
- La Voz de los Muertos
- Le Cycle d'Ender, tome 4 : Les Enfants de l'esprit
- Le Septi�?¨me Fils
- Les Chroniques d'Alvin le Faiseur, tome 2 : Le Proph�?¨te rouge
- Les Ma�?®tres Chanteurs
- Los Cuentos Ocultos
- Lost Boys
- Lovelock
- Maestro Cantor
- Maps in a Mirror
- Maps in a Mirror: The Short Fiction of Orson Scott Card
- Masterpieces: The Best Science Fiction of the Century
- Monkey Sonatas
- Pastwatch: The Redemption of Christopher Columbus
- Planet Called Treason
- Prentice Alvin
- Rebekah
- Rebekah: Women of Genesis
- Red Prophet
- Red Prophet , 2.)
- Red Prophet Volume II: Volume II of the Tales of Alvin Maker )
- Saints
- Sarah
- Sarah: Women of Genesis
- Seventh Son
- Seventh Son )
- Shadow Puppets
- Shadow of the Hegemon
- Shadow of the Hegemon )
- Songmaster
- Speaker for the Dead )
- Stone Tables
- The ABYSS
- The Call of Earth
- The Changed Man
- The Crystal City
- The Folk of the Fringe
- The Memory of Earth
- The Memory of Earth )
- The Ships of Earth : Homecoming:
- The Treasure Box
- The Worthing Chronicle
- The Worthing Saga
- The Worthing Waga
- Treason
- Unaccompanied Sonata
- Une plan�?¨te nomm�?©e Trahison
- Wyrms
- Xenocide
- Xenocide )
- Xenocide : Volume Three of the Ender Quartet
Speaker for Dead Ender
Books in the Speaker for Dead Ender series by Orson Scott Card
- Speaker for Dead Ender #2: Valorous )
Classic Series
The series that started it all
- Seventh Son
- Red Prophet
- Prentice Alvin
- Alvin Journeyman
Recent Series
Latest works by the author
- Heartfire
- The Crystal City
- The Tales of Alvin Maker: The Complete Collection
Reading Order
Complete reading order for Orson Scott Card's books
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orson Scott Card known for?
Orson Scott Card is known for writing science fiction and fantasy novels, particularly the 'Tales Of Alvin Maker' series.
How many books are in the 'Tales Of Alvin Maker' series?
As of now, there are seven books in the 'Tales Of Alvin Maker' series.
What is the premise of the 'Tales Of Alvin Maker' series?
The series is set in an alternate history America where folk magic, influenced by Native American mythology, plays a significant role in the story.
Which book in the series is the most popular?
Many readers consider the first book in the series, 'Seventh Son', to be the most popular and critically acclaimed.
Has Orson Scott Card won any awards for his writing?
Yes, Orson Scott Card has won several awards for his writing, including the Hugo and Nebula awards for his novel 'Ender's Game'.