What Happened to the McCrays?, Tracey Lange
What Happened to the McCrays?, Tracey Lange
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What Happened to the McCrays?
A Novel

Author: Tracey Lange

Narrator: Stephanie Németh-Parker, William DeMeritt

Unabridged: 10 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/14/2025

Categories: Fiction, Family Life, Women


Synopsis

"Stephanie Németh-Parker and William DeMeritt work together beautifully to narrate this exquisitely crafted and stirring family story."—AudioFile

From New York Times bestselling author Tracey Lange, a poignant story about the resilience of family, the importance of community, and the magic of middle school hockey

When Kyle McCray gets word his father has suffered a debilitating stroke, he returns to his hometown of Potsdam, New York, where he doesn’t expect a warm welcome. Kyle left suddenly two and a half years ago, abandoning people who depended on him: his father, his employees, his friends—not to mention Casey, his wife of sixteen years and a beloved teacher in town. He plans to lie low and help his dad recuperate until he can leave again, especially after Casey makes it clear she wants him gone.

The longer he’s home, the more Kyle understands the impact his departure has had on the people he left behind. When he’s presented with an opportunity for redemption as the coach of the floundering middle school hockey team, he begins to find compassion in unexpected places. Kyle even considers staying in Potsdam, but that’s only possible if he and Casey can come to some kind of peace with each other.

Full of love and hope, What Happened to the McCrays? takes an intimate look at both sides of a failed marriage and two people who must finally confront the awful pain of their past or risk being consumed by it.

A Macmillan Audio production from Celadon Books.

About Tracey Lange

Tracey Lange was born and raised in New York City. She graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in psychology before owning and operating a behavioral healthcare company with her husband for fifteen years. She completed the Stanford University online novel writing program, and is the author of We Are the Brennans and The Connellys of County Down. She currently lives in Bend, Oregon with her husband, two sons, and beloved German Shepherd.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jayme on January 14, 2025

NOBODY writes about broken people and estrangement better than Tracey Lange! And, this one is NOW AVAILABLE! See that yellow house with the black shutters? (Gorgeous book cover) That is where high school sweethearts Kyle and Casey McCray lived before he suddenly left, two and a half years ago. But wh......more

Goodreads review by Shelley's Book Nook on January 19, 2025

My Reviews Can Also Be Found On: The Book Review Crew Blog My 900th NetGalley review. Hoping to hit 1000 this year. 4.5 Stars Family dramas (when it isn't my own family) are my favourite stories and this one packs a punch. After more than two years Kyle McCray goes home because he has to help his dad r......more

Goodreads review by Canadian Jen on March 10, 2025

I'm gonna get booed for this review. My expectations were high going into this -Likely too high. Guy meets girl, they date, then marry, then divorce. But Kyle has now returned, 2 years after the divorce, to their small town as his father has suffered a stroke. History is reopened like a festering sore......more

Goodreads review by Violet on January 19, 2025

I absolutely love Tracey Lange's writing! She is now 3 for 3 with me & officially an auto buy author! Her characters, her storytelling, and all the emotions they each bring out. What Happened to the McCray's? was exponentially sadder than I was prepared for. Even so, I simply could not put this one......more

4 - 4.25 Stars I really enjoy this author’s writing. This is my third read from her and they have all been solid 4+ stars so far. She writes very nuanced, layered familial dynamics against great settings. And that was true here as well. I loved the town of Potsdam and the community of characters. I a......more


Quotes

"The novel’s emotional range is impressive, particularly the slow-burn rekindling between its two leads, and snowy, close-knit Potsdam comes to life. Readers in search of a perceptive and rewarding family drama need look no further."
Publishers Weekly

“Lange's characters are memorable, and their struggles feel epic yet real.”
–Booklist