First published 1989
Prentice Alvin, a young healer with a troubled upbringing, flees west to build a new life. But his powers make him a target, and soon he's embroiled in a deadly conflict. Betrayed and mistrusted, Alvin must confront his own violent impulses to protect his newfound community and forge his destiny.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, coming-of-age, fantasy
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Period: 19th-Century
342 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Tor Fantasy
Content warnings: violence