After 15 years of marriage and divorcing her husband for infidelity, Evie Carson takes her huge settlement and fancy car and moves home to search for some peace and tranquility. She opens a fashion boutique and moves into her deceased family's farmhouse. Revisiting the old oak tree in the meadow and climbing into the tree house, she is terrified as she witnesses a nude woman's body being buried under the tree. She recognizes Jake, the huge man with a child's mind, as he covers the body of her best high school friend, Denise, whom she has not seen in years.

Evie is interviewed by Georgia State Police officer, Lyle Dickerson, following her report of the incident. Both realize a mutual attraction and begin comparing notes on the murder. But before Jake can be arrested, he is found murdered. This sets a chilling terror within Evie and Jake that she is now being stalked with murder the intent. As Evie uses her inquisitive nature to search out clues of the murder, Lyle strives to protect her. They both come to the realization they have fallen in love, even though Evie finds it difficult to trust another man. As the deaths pile up, clues point in the direction of her beloved Lyle and this creates problems in keeping her safe. The calm, friendly hometown is now a place of fear.

DARK SECRETS OF THE OLD OAK TREE is a thrilling whodunit that keeps you wondering who in the quiet little town could be capable of murder. As Evie uncovers all the little secrets, she shares her clues with the police and heightens her own element of danger. She is a fun-loving character who has no family and only the residents of the quaint little town to comfort her. You will find lots of excitement, thrills and suspense throughout.