Greenwood by Michael Christie - Hardcover

In 2038, Jacinda (Jake) Greenwood is a skilled storyteller and a deceptive individual working as an overqualified tour guide in one of the few remaining forests in the world. The event known as "the Withering" has devastated most old-growth forests, leading Jake to guide tourists on a remote island off the coast of British Columbia, which has become a hub for eco-tourism due to the scarcity of large trees, attracting wealthy visitors.

Flashback to 2008, Liam Greenwood finds himself lying on his back after a workplace accident in an empty mansion, while in 1974, Willow Greenwood is released from prison after a series of environmental protests, attempting to make up for her father's past sins as the leader of a violent timber empire. Transporting back to the year 1934, Everett Greenwood is isolated in his maple-syrup camp when he stumbles upon an abandoned infant, inadvertently becoming entwined in a web of crime, secrets, and betrayal that will haunt his family for generations.

Throughout the narrative, trees serve as a constant presence, symbolizing resilience, endurance, and perseverance beneath the lyrical prose of Christie. A meticulously crafted novel, Greenwood weaves a tale of familial bonds, financial struggles, and the enduring quest for growth and redemption in the face of darkness. This rain-soaked and sun-drenched story delves into the complexities of love, wealth, and heritage, offering a glimpse into the intricate clockwork of life and the ever-present struggle to reach towards the light.

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