Michael Christie - Greenwood - Hardcover

In 2038, Jacinda (Jake) Greenwood finds herself as a storyteller and a liar, tasked with guiding wealthy tourists through one of the last remaining forests in the world after an event known as "the Withering" decimated most old-growth forests. Working on a remote wooded island off the coast of British Columbia, Jake witnesses the island's transformation into an eco-tourism hub due to the scarcity of large trees, attracting the elite and famous.

Fast forward to 2008, Liam Greenwood, a carpenter, lies injured after a workplace accident in an empty mansion. Rewind to 1974, Willow Greenwood is released from jail after participating in numerous environmental protests, seeking redemption for the sins of her father's ruthless timber empire. Going further back to 1934, Everett Greenwood, isolated in his maple-syrup camp, stumbles upon an abandoned infant, unknowingly embroiling himself in a web of crime, secrets, and betrayal that will haunt his family for generations.

Amidst these stories spanning decades, trees serve as a constant presence, pulsating beneath the narrative as a metaphor for resilience, endurance, and growth. Through Christie's masterful prose, "Greenwood" emerges as a intricate tale, delving into the complexities of wealth, love, and family ties, intertwined with the themes of nature and survival. This novel shines like a meticulously crafted clockwork, capturing the essence of both rainy days and sunlit mornings, portraying the struggle to reach towards brightness against all odds.

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