Glory Broussard Mysteries Glory Be, (Paperback)

<b>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.</b> <p> <b>*A <i>New York Times Book Review</i> Best Crime Novel of the Year*</b><br> <b>*A <i>Washington Post </i>Best Mystery Novel of the Year*<br> *Winner of the Mystery Writers of America's Lilian Jackson Braun Memorial Award*</b> </p><p>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. </p><p>When police declare the mysterious death a suicide, Glory is convinced that there must be more to the story. With her reluctant daughter--who has troubles of her own--in tow, Glory launches a shadow investigation into Lafayette's oil tycoons, church gossips, a rumored voodoo priestess, nosey neighbors, and longtime ne'er-do wells. </p><p>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. </p><p>Danielle Arcenaux's riveting debut brings forth an unforgettable character that will charm and delight crime fans everywhere and leave them hungry for her next adventure.</p>

• Glory Broussard Mysteries Glory Be, (Paperback)
• Author: Danielle Arceneaux
• ISBN: 9798897103225
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2027-03-09
• Page Count: 272