"When her blacksmith father takes a strange girl as his apprentice, Rhianna feels that no one cares about her anymore. Filled with jealousy and hurt, she uses her Wild Magic in anger - and brings two dogs of iron to life. Suddenly, her world is in danger from evil forces who will want to use Rhianna's unwieldy power for their own benefit. It is up to Rhianna and the new apprentice, Eriseth, to put things right ... even if they have to risk their lives and their freedom." -- cover.

"Originally published in Australia in 2002 by Omnibus Books under the title Rhianna and the dogs of iron"--T.p. verso.