Greenheart of the Forest — Elizabeth Klein

Surviving venomous plants and a turbulent journey downriver pursued by black wolves, Dougray, Robbie and Belle arrive at Syone, the fabled sanctuary of Healers. It offers warmth and welcome, and a respite from the ravages of the untaming. Or does it? As Dougray and Robbie discover their parents may still be alive, they also uncover a dark truth about the healing sanctuary. When its walls are breached by monsters, they are forced to flee under the mountain. Narrowly escaping ravenous arthropods, they are captured by a self-appointed tyrant and taken to Wychwyre as his prisoners. Here they uncover his sinister schemes for ultimate power. This tale sends Dougray, Robbie and Belle even deeper into adventure...Greenheart of the Forest is the second volume in Elizabeth Klein's Bethloria fantasy series.