Born into a rugged, alternate frontier America, young Alvin is no ordinary boy. He is the seventh son of a seventh son, a rare birthright that grants him incredibly powerful folk magic. In a world where charms, hexes, and potions are a part of daily life, Alvin is gifted with the ultimate power of a Maker. But with great power comes terrifying danger. Even within the loving safety of his family's home, dark, unseen forces are already reaching out, desperate to destroy him before he can fully understand his abilities. To survive, Alvin must learn to master his extraordinary gift, navigating a frontier filled with dowsers, seers, and hidden threats. His only hope lies in the protection of a young girl blessed with the second sight. Step into a brilliantly crafted historical fantasy where the American wilderness is alive with magic, and a young boy's destiny could change the very fabric of the world.