“Holy City is an amazing piece of work. A Southern novel that examines the pathos and ethos of small-town life and the weight of both grief and hatred. Love it.”—S.A. Cosby
"A dense, brilliantly rendered novel by a new master of Southern gothic."──Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
“Thomas Wolfe wrote that 'you can’t go home again,' and in this highly anticipated debut, Wise explores what happens when you do and nothing—and everything—has changed. ....”──Booklist
“A heinous crime tests a freshly minted deputy sheriff’s allegiances in Wise’s stylish debut... Bold characters and splendid prose further enhance the proceedings. Wise knocks it out of the park his first time up to bat.”──Publishers Weekly