Between The Trees - Volume 1 Author:Gail Matelson Anaya Green's world dramatically changes when a large, green leaf gently floats down from her favorite tree and lands directly in her lap. Fascinated and frightened in the same breath, she sees that a message is inscribed on the leaf. This surreal communication stuns her, but the ensuing friendship offered by this sentient life form has a positi... more »ve impact. The tree begins to change her way of thinking as well as her preference for a solitary lifestyle. Anaya's occupation as a newspaper reporter further disturbs her 'quiet' home life when she's required to get involved with a self-assured, private consultant in order to get the inside scoop on a highly controversial transportation plan. However, everything changes when their main informant commits suicide and a determined police detective is brought in on the case. When Anaya returns home at the end of that difficult day, she receives a 'leaf message' from her favorite tree stating that the suicide is actually a murder. Now, she must somehow convince the detective that a murder has occurred, and possibly reveal the strange identity of her informant... the tree! Many of us feel a connection with the trees in our backyard. For the first time, we get to hear the tree's perspective! Magical realism is intertwined with a murder mystery in this unique and humorous story. Next, please enjoy the sequel, "Among the Trees," where more of the tree's secrets are revealed! This paperback book was created in 12 point so that the print would be a little larger for those who have trouble seeing small print.« less