The novel Greenwood by Michael Christie is a sweeping multigenerational saga that uses the structural metaphor of a tree's growth rings to explore the intertwined destinies of a family and the natural world. Set against a backdrop of environmental collapse, the narrative moves from a dystopian future back to the Great Depression and forward again, revealing how secrets, trauma, and resilience are passed down through generations like the layers of wood in a trunk. The Ring Structure

The book falls into the "Cli-Fi" (climate fiction) genre, examining how human greed and industrialization have led to ecological ruin.

A dendrologist and tour guide facing the extinction of forests.

A master carpenter whose life is defined by his relationship with wood.