Michael Christie: Greenwood

In 2038, Jacinda (Jake) Greenwood works as a storyteller and a liar, serving as an overqualified tour guide for wealthy vacationers in a scarce forest after most old-growth forests have succumbed to "the Withering". Situated on a secluded wooded island off the coast of British Columbia, this island has become a hub for eco-tourism due to the scarcity of large trees, attracting a clientele of the elite.

Fast forward to 2008, Liam Greenwood finds himself incapacitated after a workplace accident, lying on the cold concrete floor of an empty mansion. Jump back to 1974, where Willow Greenwood emerges from prison after serving time for participating in numerous environmental protests, her way of seeking redemption for her father's once formidable and brutal timber business. Rewind to 1934, where Everett Greenwood, isolated in his maple-syrup camp, stumbles upon an abandoned infant and becomes entangled in a web of crime, secrets, and betrayal that will haunt his family for generations.

Amidst the shifting timelines, a constant presence of trees reverberates beneath Christie's evocative prose, offering a symbolic thread of resilience, endurance, and adaptation. A meticulously crafted narrative, Greenwood intricately weaves a tale of wealth and love, wood and blood, highlighting the delicate balance between growth and struggle.

Greenwood is a vivid portrayal of a family's journey through triumphs and hardships, underscored by the overarching theme of nature's resilience. Christie's lyrical storytelling draws readers into a world where the interplay of light and darkness mirrors the complexities of human relationships and the tenacity of life itself.

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