[Darken Rahl]

I've read some of the Alvin Maker series and found it quite interesting. The setting is in a kind of alternate reality colonial/frontier USA. He meets with some rather famous figures in American history and folklore, so some of the references might not seem as touching to someone not versed in American history. I would not by any means say it is on the same level as Ender, it is not. It is however a different sort of fantasy, well written and entertaining. I would not recommed it to someone as an introduction to OSC, but do consider it worth reading if the idea of the setting sparks your curiousity.