First published 2004
In the old-growth forests of British Columbia, a legendary tree stands tall. The Golden Spruce, sacred to the Haida people, is a 300-year-old marvel. But when a logger named Grant Hadwin decides to cut it down, a chain of events is set in motion that will captivate the world. Hadwin's motivations are as complex as the tangled roots of the tree itself. As he disappears into the vast, untamed Alaskan wilderness, a gripping mystery unfolds, one that explores the delicate balance between man and nature, and the dark consequences of trespassing on sacred ground.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, environment
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: man-vs-nature, mystery
Setting: British Columbia, Canada, North America, Alaska
Period: 20th-century
272 pages · Hardcover · Knopf Canada