Elena Wright Maguire has a problem: for nearly two decades, she’s used sheer will to hold together her safe, predictable, and mostly fulfilling life. Then she’s involved in a fender bender and all bets are off. She’s forced to confront a tragedy from long ago that threatens the sense of security she’s worked so hard to create. But as the aftershocks of the past unfold, it seems they just might have something to offer—for Elena and for us—in the journey of navigating the sometimes heartbreaking challenges of the here and now. Set in the foothills of Upstate New York’s Adirondack Mountains, and spanning events over four decades, M. Reed McCall’s humorous, poignant, and endearing novel is a tender foray into the emotional landscape of family, friendship, and the kind of love that transcends boundaries, weaving an inspiring tale about what it means to hang on before learning to let go . . . and remembering how to keep living when you lose someone you love. "A woman discovers her rich relationships in this exquisite exploration into themes of time and connections, love and loss... Moose Tracks on the Road to Heaven forges a path straight to the heart." Foreword Reviews , Maya Fleischmann "Intensely moving and beautifully written, Moose Tracks on the Road to Heaven will open your heart and stay with you long after the last page is turned." USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean "An engaging and entertaining exploration of a large family's life in a small town...McCall's fluid writing, eye for detail, appreciation of rural life, and her ability to stir the reader's empathy guarantee an absorbing and moving read." Margaret Porter, award-winning and bestselling author of A Pledge of Better Times Over the five years it took me to write it, Moose Tracks on the Road To Heaven turned into a kind of love letter to families . . . to friendships, to connections, and to the enduring grace of love.  It touches the universal theme of loss, yes, but it explores that theme with plenty of humor and "homey" situations, and focuses on coming through to the other side of grief, changed perhaps, but with a deeper understanding. One publishing professional described the style of the novel as " Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café meets Prairie Home Companion ." It is entirely a work of fiction, even though some of the events, especially those depicted in the "past" scenes, are based upon real events or situations that happened to me or members of my family. Only two characters bear any strong resemblance to the "real" people who inspired them. .. and they remain fictional composites that couldn't possibly do justice to the real versions! However, the interplay of family members, the emotions, squabbling, and loving backdrop the fictional "Wright" girls experienced, is based entirely in reality. The values we learned, the insights we gained, and the love shared between parents, daughters, and sisters really happened. The world may be a different place now than it was in decades past, but there is always room for truth, hope, and of course, love.  For those of you who decide to give it a try - thank you. I hope you will enjoy the journey of reading this as much as I did writing it. ~MRM Elena Wright Maguire has a problem: for nearly two decades, she's used sheer will to hold together her safe, predictable, and mostly fulfilling life. Then she's involved in a fender bender and all bets are off. She's forced to confront a tragedy from long ago that threatens the sense of security she's worked so hard to create. But as the aftershocks of the past unfold, it seems they just might have something to offer--for Elena and for us--in the journey of navigating the sometimes heartbreaking challenges of the here and now. Set in the foothills of Upstate New York's Adirondack Mountains, and spanning events over four decades, M. Reed McCall's humorous, poignant, and endearing novel is a tender foray into the emotional landscape of family, friendship, and the kind of love that transcends boundaries, weaving an inspiring tale about what it means to hang on before learning to let go . . . and remembering how to keep living when you lose someone you love. Nationally award-winning author M. Reed McCall grew up in rural Upstate New York as part of a large and loving family. Before becoming a writer, she first considered a career in national security, studying for a brief time at the University of Leningrad before completing undergraduate degrees in Russian and English back in the United States, followed by a master's degree in English literature. As Mary Reed McCall, she published seven historical romance novels with HarperCollins Publishers. "Moose Tracks on the Road to Heaven" is her first work of contemporary fiction. Mary makes her permanent home in New York State with her husband and children. When she is not writing or involved with family activities, she teaches high school and college-level English. Please visit