“Holm beautifully combines two typically incongruent fictional genres: a gripping, action-packed novel and an emotionally astute drama. His writing is poetically austere at times, invoking the hard-boiled prose of Cormac McCarthy. And the surfeit of action the book delivers unfolds in captivating language, the violence terrifyingly real, the danger ubiquitous."
— Kirkus Review

"Danger, fear, and violence come shockingly to life in this searing tale of modern Mexico. From deserted desert highways to crowded city streets, mayhem is ever present as marauding gangs ply their contemptible trade. Police are either too corrupt or too powerless to stop the rampant bedlam as citizens and tourists alike become prey for criminals immersed in a culture of brutality. The environment Holm depicts asks no quarter and gives none. It is a realistically frightening world guaranteed to stay with you long after the last page has been turned.”
— Joe Kilgore, US Review of Books (Recommended)

"Bare bones but rhythmic in its flow … OFF THE WELL-LIT PATH is a thriller that’s focused on vengeance and the dark side of humanity … Captivating and ultimately satisfying.”
— John M. Murray, ForeWord Reviews (Five-Star Review)

“OFF THE WELL-LIT PATH is a spare, violent literary thriller that delivers an intense and utterly absorbing reading experience … Holm has delivered a bruising but outstanding thriller about how far a father will go for love.”
— Blue Ink Review (Starred Review)