In Leaving the Oak Tree, Drew Tolbert weaves an intricate tale of friendship, time travel, and the consequences of rewriting history. Set against the backdrop of rural Alabama, the story follows Kaitlyn and her close-knit group of friends-Eric, Lucas, and Josh-as they unravel the mysteries surrounding an ancient oak tree and a strange rock with the power to manipulate time.As the friends delve deeper into the secrets of time travel, they uncover journals filled with cryptic messages, confront alternate versions of themselves, and navigate the paradoxes of their intertwined fates. The story explores the complexities of love, loyalty, and loss as the group wrestles with the impact of their choices on the timeline and each other.With a blend of heartfelt emotion, thrilling adventure, and sci-fi intrigue, Leaving the Oak Tree expands on the themes of its predecessor, Under the Oak Tree, while setting the stage for even greater challenges. At its heart, this is a story about the power of human connection, the consequences of tampering with destiny, and the enduring hope for a better future.