The Bellever Hagstone: Wicker Dogs Book 2

D a Holwill returns with The Bellever Hagstone, the second entry in the Wicker Dogs series. This installment follows Polly as she navigates the aftermath of eldritch events in Dourstone Nymet. She leads traditional rituals while managing personal loss and community tension. The narrative centers on her struggle to protect her daughter from ancient forces that govern the Dartmoor town. When Polly alters established customs, she inadvertently isolates Dourstone from the outside world. An ancient evil resurfaces, cutting off communication and trapping residents within its boundaries. Polly must collaborate with former adversaries to decipher clues pointing toward the Bellever Hagstone. This artifact is the only means to break the siege threatening her community. Her primary ally in this endeavor is Lady Melissa Dewer, a figure who defies death itself. The book appeals to readers who enjoy supernatural fiction rooted in specific regional folklore and gothic atmosphere. It suits those interested in stories where ritualistic practices clash with modern survival instincts. The narrative does not cater to readers seeking lighthearted horror or fast-paced action without underlying mythological weight. Holwill structures the plot around mystery solving and character dynamics rather than pure gore. The story relies on the tension between tradition and change within a closed community setting.