Code of the Heartwood

<p><strong>In the deep wilderness of ancestral land the forest chooses its protectors.</strong><br>For generations the Grove has kept its secrets-and its prisoners-hidden in roots of living amber. Aiyana a humble herbalist never expected the forest to call her. But when the Grove's hunger begins stealing lives from her people she must journey into its heart with a band of warriors risking not only her life but her spirit.</p><p>Inside they find a truth older than memory: the Grove's first protector still lives twisted by centuries of duty and desire. To save the living and free the lost Aiyana must face the forest's judgment-and decide what deserves to grow and what must be cut away.</p><p>A sweeping tale of courage ancestry and the quiet power of purpose <em>Code of the Heartwood</em> weaves <strong>Native Canadian traditions</strong> into a gripping fantasy-adventure that asks: <em>What will you protect when everything is at risk?</em></p>