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“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

No one innocent. No one free. Nothing sacred.

Holy City is the captivating debut from Henry Wise about a…

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1 author picked Holy City as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I read primarily crime novels and to come across ones that delve deeper into real human actions and reactions is always gratifying. Holy City was a great thriller, but the characters kept it grounded and kept me interested.

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