Title: Glory Be
Auhor: Danielle Arceneaux
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Publisher: Pegasus Crime
Publication Date : October 3, 2023
Rating: 💥💥💥💥
About the Book
The first in a vivid and charming crime series set in the Louisiana bayou, introducing the hilariously uncensored amateur sleuth Glory Broussard. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club.
*A Washington Post Best Mystery Novel of the Year*
It’s a hot and sticky Sunday in Lafayette, Louisiana, and Glory has settled into her usual after-church routine, meeting gamblers at the local coffee shop, where she works as a small-time bookie. Sitting at her corner table, Glory hears that her best friend—a nun beloved by the community—has been found dead in her apartment.
When police declare the mysterious death a suicide, Glory is convinced that there must be more to the story and, with her reluctant daughter, with troubles of her own, in tow, launches a shadow investigation in a town of oil tycoons, church gossips, and a rumored voodoo priestess.
As a Black woman of a certain age who grew up in a segregated Louisiana, Glory is used to being minimized and overlooked. But she’s determined to make her presence known as the case leads her deep into a web of intrigue she never realized Lafayette could harbor. Danielle Arcenaux’s riveting debut brings for an unforgettable character that will charm and delight crime fans everywhere and leave them hungry for her next adventure
My Thoughts:
If you're looking for an older lady sleuth, then this is the series for you. Glory was such a hoot and a mess throughout the book, but you can tell she really goes hard for those she loves and cares about. This was such a delightful read. And in older lady fashion, no one was going to stop Ms. Glory once she had her mind set on something. And with the story taking place in Louisiana, that made the story and characters all the more charming. This was such an enjoyable and delightful read, and I can't wait for the next book in the series.
About the Author
Danielle Arceneaux is a mystery writer who lives in Brooklyn, NY with her border terrier, Birdie, and an ungovernable
cat. When not writing, she enjoys traveling around the world to flyfish. For more information, visit www.daniellearceneaux.com
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