The Life Tree hinges upon the spiritual and practical experiences of a theology student, Rick Leverenz as he journeys through the final phases of his ministry training as a Vicar and into his time as an ordained Pastor. Leverenz and his comrades uncover several levels of an evil conspiracy that has penetrated the churches. From the streets of Detroit Michigan to the catacombs under Rome, Italy, the team pursues the conspirators in order to uncover the truth. Who would murder an 11 year-old girl? What did they gain? The story unfolds the answer as the team follows the trail of money and corruption all the way to Rome.