Code of the Heartwood

In the deep wilderness of ancestral land, the forest chooses its protectors. 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.
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. A sweeping tale of courage, ancestry, and the quiet power of purpose, Code of the Heartwood weaves Native Canadian traditions into a gripping fantasy-adventure that asks: What will you protect when everything is at risk?