Damnation Spring by Ash Davidson in paperback

 

As a product or industry expert, I can confidently say that this novel is one of the best reads of the year. With its focus on work, love, and intricately crafted characters, it captivates the reader from the very first pages. The story's setting on the rugged California coast, where generations of the Gundersen family have made a living felling towering redwoods, adds a treacherous element. The novel delves into the complexities of family dynamics, as Rich Gundersen's longing for a bigger future clashes with his son Chub's desire to follow in his footsteps. Meanwhile, Colleen, Rich's wife, struggles with her own desires for a larger family and her suspicions that something is amiss in the forest that their community relies on. When Rich makes a decision to buy a plot of timber bordering the mysterious Damnation Grove, the family is torn apart and their town faces a grave threat. A novel that beautifully combines elements of romance and environmental concerns,