Michael Christie - Greenwood - Hardcover

In 2038, Jacinda (Jake) Greenwood works as a storyteller and guide for wealthy tourists in one of the few remaining forests, following an environmental collapse known as "the Withering". The island she guides on, off the coast of British Columbia, has become a hub for eco-tourism due to the scarcity of old-growth trees, attracting the elite.

Meanwhile, in 2008, Liam Greenwood, a carpenter, lies injured in an abandoned mansion after a workplace accident. In 1974, Willow Greenwood is released from prison after participating in numerous environmental protests to make amends for her father's past involvement in a violent timber business. In 1934, Everett Greenwood, isolated in his maple-syrup camp, discovers an abandoned infant that sets off a chain of events involving crime, secrecy, and betrayal that will haunt his family for generations.

The novel Greenwood weaves together the stories of the Greenwood family across generations, all intertwined with themes of growth, decay, and resilience symbolized by the enduring presence of trees. Christie's prose beautifully captures the complexities of money, love, and familial bonds amidst the backdrop of nature's own cycles of destruction and renewal. This intricate and captivating narrative explores the delicate balance between darkness and light, echoing the eternal struggle for survival and redemption.

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