“Wise’s vivid evocation of the Southern landscape and nuanced cast of flawed, fully realized characters imbue his sophomore novel with brooding suspense and emotional depth, solidifying him as a formidable voice in literary crime fiction. It’s a home run.”—Publishers Weekly (starred)

“Promised Land by Henry Wise is a somber but emotionally exhilarating mediation on manhood, morality, and the price of the choices we make. Wise is quickly cementing himself as one of the finest voices in the New Southern Literary movement.”—S.A. Cosby

“A propulsive literary dive into the heart of darkness of the American South. Not only is the story fast and exciting but beautifully and intelligently written, bringing to mind classic Southern Noir like William Faulkner’s Intruder in the Dust and Larry Brown’s Father and Son. Henry Wise is a tremendous talent.”—Ace Atkins

“Henry Wise writes the South like no one else: the past always seeps through the present, and even when people try to do the right thing, it’s not clear what that looks like. The characters and language and landscapes are so lush and dense that you might never escape. And with Wise’s storytelling, you won’t want to.”—Gin Phillips, author of The Well and the Mine

“The popularity of rural crime novels has ushered in a wave of pretenders, suburban voyeurs and fancy academics passing off poverty porn as ‘Southern Noir’. The refreshing counter punch to that tragedy is the sincerity of Henry Wise. You will find no stink of pretension here, just a lot of heart and a genuine respect for the genre. The man writes with both a quill and a blowtorch, leaving the reader immersed in such beautiful darkness. With Promised Land, Wise has not so much written a sequel to his highly praised debut, Holy City, but instead added another layer to an expanding tapestry of story that is relatable and compelling. Southern fiction needed Henry Wise. He is building something special and I for one, am here for it.”—Brian Panowich, author of Hard Cash Valley

“Henry Wise’s prose burns hot and bright, and from the flames leap unforgettable characters. A powerful and provocative story about the bone-breaking collision of past and present, Promised Land is one great crime novel.”—Lou Berney, author of November Road

“Henry Wise is a striking new voice in crime fiction, painting gothic landscapes full of mystery and heartache. With startlingly original prose, rich characters and a sharp, vivid sense of place, his novels ensnare you, propelling you helplessly to their haunting conclusions.”—Megan Abbott, author of The Turnout

“Henry Wise is a writer to watch, a new young voice that transcends genre and reaches right into the human heart. Climb onto this train now, get an early seat, and marvel.”—Tom Franklin, author of Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter