The Life Tree Trilogy

About the Book

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.

About the Author

Larry Gorlitz studied at Eastern Michigan University, Western Michigan University and completed his BA in History/Political Science at Concordia University, Ann Arbor. He also earned a Master of Divinity in Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He served for three years as an ordained minister in the Lutheran Church. He currently works at the University of Michigan Hospital and resides in his hometown of Manchester, Michigan.