Where Heaven and the Bronx Met

by Cooper Kalin

Kevin McCarthy, "Mac" to those who know him, teaches religion at a Bronx Catholic high school. After a horrific car accident, and for reasons Mac doesn't understand, God enlists him to become an angel on earth. Heeding God's call, Mac, with all his flaws, accepts. Instantly, his world is turned upside down.

Evil and the struggle for Bronx souls will soon test him. And sensing this new light of God in the Bronx, and the threat it poses, the devil vows to snuff it out, to snuff Mac out. But if Mac is to fulfill God's mission, he'll have to contend with more than just the devil. He'll have to overcome inner demons, find inner peace, and realize his angel identity. He'll need frontline training and he'll need it fast. But he won't be alone. Surprising allies will help him overcome his weaknesses, help him grow strong.

Can Mac shutdown evil in the Bronx? Or will the devil defeat Mac and continue his spread of misery and suffering?

249 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2016

Reviews

[Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written by a friend of mine, this was a pleasure to read. Coop has a unique voice that booms with his emotion, brawn, and love. While it isn't the most polished writing (we can't all write action like Jim Butcher or introspection like David Mitchell), the theme of love and the wisdom of a career in teaching make this a heartfelt and touching book. Kudos to Coop for using his life, his experience, and his faith to write a "rockin'" novel. The cameos of people who have journeyed with him in this life was also fun to keep an eye out for.