"Wood's wit is cactus-dry in this wryly ironic tale of an unorthodox relationship between a priest and his potential flock."—Booklist
“Challenges the reader to explore some of the difficult issues of southwestern history. A unique and powerful work.”——Robert Julyan, author of Sweeney
"This novel is a story filled with magic, spirituality, and Pueblo traditions, all played out in the heartbreakingly beautiful landscape of northern New Mexico. It is a wonderfully written and supremely entertaining book, highly recommended."—Historical Novels Review
“Wood writes extraordinarily well. The novel is well structured and intricately layered. A great read.”——Steve Sherwood, Texas Christian University, author of Hardwater
"Wood deserves praise for writing the best literary post-Western in recent memory."—Tucson Weekly
"Author of eight volumes of poetry as well as 18 other books, Wood writes lyrically, creating a universe where miracles can and do happen -- not just once, but frequently."—High Country News
“The Soledad Crucifixion is a strange and mystical book. It blends religion, passion, history, folklore, magic, cultures and characters, and pulls everything together into a vivid panorama. This is a story that gets under your skin and stays there.”——Richard McCord, journalist and author
