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"""I needed a palate cleanser, recently--you know, a book that's smart, funny, and just hooks you from first page to last. Glory Be was that title. Unfiltered, unstoppable, and unconvinced the police know what they're doing, Glory Broussard ropes her daughter Delphine into an off-the-books investigation ('like some kind of Black Murder She Wrote, ' Delphine charges), overturning some pretty scary rocks in their bayou town. I can't wait for Glory's next adventure.""-- ""Vannessa Cronin, Amazon Books"" Praise for Glory Be ""Glory Broussard, the star of Danielle Arceneaux's fabulous debut mystery differs from most of the other Black women in Lafayette, La. When Glory learns that her lifelong friend Amity has died, she's immediately suspicious. Glory is up for the challenge, and she is a character for the ages."" -- ""Sarah Weinman, New York Times Book Review"" ""Glory Be is a hilarious and thrill-filled ride through the bayous of small-town Louisiana and is filled with rich descriptions of place and superb characterization. Glory Broussard grabs you by the collar and doesn't let go. I can't wait to find out what Glory and her daughter Delphine will get up to in their next set of adventures."" --Harini Nagendra, author of The Bangalore Detectives' Club ""A delightful debut. Readers will be eager to spend more time with Glory in future installments.""-- ""Publishers Weekly, starred review"" ""A remarkable debut novel that blends a character study with a tightly woven mystery that delves into dark corners of racism and corruption."" -- ""The Washington Post"" ""Glory Broussard is the unforgettable heroine of this cozy, feel-good crime novel set in Lafayette, Louisiana. The relatable Glory ferrets out the truth, clearing all obstacles in her way with her witty banter and the cloak of invisibility that she's afforded because she's a Black woman of a certain age. The first book in a delightful new series.""-- ""Oprah Daily"" ""Highly entertaining. Glory is immensely likable, the kind of character readers will root for and look forward to more of her adventures. The briskly plotted Glory Be should be the beginning of a long-running series.""--Oline Cogdill, The South Florida Sun-Sentinel ""Up for a small-town Southern church lady amateur sleuth that kicks ass? After reading Danielle Arceneaux's cozy-defying debut, my answer is yes! I admire Arceneaux for crafting Glory as a complicated, hilarious, and surprising character--in other words, a stellar protagonist who is utterly and truly unique. And there's more. The bayou setting, Glory's coffee shop hangout, local criminals, and small-town gossipy intrigue all meld into a steamy, irresistible plot I couldn't get enough of.""-- ""Rob Osler, author of Devil's Chew Toy"""

“Glory is still recovering from her unwitting turn as an amateur detective in the unforgettable Glory Be. But Glory can’t help herself — she starts to investigate her ex-husband’s death. And she knows she’s on the right track when she starts making people mad.” * <B>Sarah Weinman, <I>The New York Times Book Review</I></B> * “Glory Broussard is back in Arceneaux’s second Louisiana-set semi-cozy mystery. Mardi Gras is near, and Glory has been tapped to organize this year’s gala festivities. When her ex-husband, Sterling, goes missing and Glory finds him dead, she reluctantly agrees to help solve his murder. In book two of this entertaining series, the characters continue to develop in realistic and meaningful ways, while aging, friendship, and familial expectations are explored.” * <B><I>Library Journal</I></B> * ""Edgar winner Arceneaux’s charming sequel to Glory Be finds Louisiana bookie Glory Broussard reluctantly tracking down the killer of her ex-husband. Arceneaux continues to shrewdly subvert cozy mystery tropes, placing her spirited heroine in a world with real stakes and genuine adversity, and she throws a few clever curveballs into the central mystery plot. This series deserves a long life."" * <B><I>Publishers Weekly</I></B> * Praise for Glory Be  “Glory Broussard, the star of Danielle Arceneaux’s fabulous debut mystery differs from most of the other Black women in Lafayette, La. When Glory learns that her lifelong friend Amity has died, she’s immediately suspicious. Glory is up for the challenge, and she is a character for the ages.”  * <b>Sarah Weinman, <i>New York Times Book Review</i></b> * ""Glory Broussard is the unforgettable heroine of this cozy, feel-good crime novel set in Lafayette, Louisiana. The relatable Glory ferrets out the truth, clearing all obstacles in her way with her witty banter and the cloak of invisibility that she’s afforded because she’s a Black woman of a certain age. The first book in a delightful new series."" * <I><b>Oprah Daily</b></I> * ""Up for a small-town Southern church lady amateur sleuth that kicks ass? After reading Danielle Arceneaux’s cozy-defying debut, my answer is yes! I admire Arceneaux for crafting Glory as a complicated, hilarious, and surprising character—in other words, a stellar protagonist who is utterly and truly unique. And there’s more. The bayou setting, Glory’s coffee shop hangout, local criminals, and small-town gossipy intrigue all meld into a steamy, irresistible plot I couldn’t get enough of."" * <B>Rob Osler, author of <I>Devil's Chew Toy</I></B> * ""A remarkable debut novel that blends a character study with a tightly woven mystery that delves into dark corners of racism and corruption.""   * <I><b>The Washington Post</b></I> * ""Highly entertaining. Glory is immensely likable, the kind of character readers will root for and look forward to more of her adventures. The briskly plotted Glory Be should be the beginning of a long-running series."" -- <B>Oline Cogdill, <I>The South Florida Sun-Sentinel</I></B> “A delightful debut. Readers will be eager to spend more time with Glory in future installments.” * <b><I>Publishers Weekly</I>, starred review</b> * ""I needed a palate cleanser, recently—you know, a book that’s smart, funny, and just hooks you from first page to last. Glory Be was that title. Unfiltered, unstoppable, and unconvinced the police know what they’re doing, Glory Broussard ropes her daughter Delphine into an off-the-books investigation ('like some kind of Black Murder She Wrote,' Delphine charges), overturning some pretty scary rocks in their bayou town. I can’t wait for Glory’s next adventure."" * <B>Vannessa Cronin, Amazon Books</B> * “Glory is still recovering from her unwitting turn as an amateur detective in the unforgettable Glory Be. But Glory can’t help herself — she starts to investigate her ex-husband’s death. And she knows she’s on the right track when she starts making people mad.” * <B>Sarah Weinman, <I>The New York Times Book Review</I></B> *

Praise for Glory Be  “Glory Broussard, the star of Danielle Arceneaux’s fabulous debut mystery differs from most of the other Black women in Lafayette, La. When Glory learns that her lifelong friend Amity has died, she’s immediately suspicious. Glory is up for the challenge, and she is a character for the ages.”  * <b>Sarah Weinman, <i>New York Times Book Review</i></b> * ""Glory Broussard is the unforgettable heroine of this cozy, feel-good crime novel set in Lafayette, Louisiana. The relatable Glory ferrets out the truth, clearing all obstacles in her way with her witty banter and the cloak of invisibility that she’s afforded because she’s a Black woman of a certain age. The first book in a delightful new series."" * <I><b>Oprah Daily</b></I> * ""Up for a small-town Southern church lady amateur sleuth that kicks ass? After reading Danielle Arceneaux’s cozy-defying debut, my answer is yes! I admire Arceneaux for crafting Glory as a complicated, hilarious, and surprising character—in other words, a stellar protagonist who is utterly and truly unique. And there’s more. The bayou setting, Glory’s coffee shop hangout, local criminals, and small-town gossipy intrigue all meld into a steamy, irresistible plot I couldn’t get enough of."" * <B>Rob Osler, author of <I>Devil's Chew Toy</I></B> * ""A remarkable debut novel that blends a character study with a tightly woven mystery that delves into dark corners of racism and corruption.""   * <I><b>The Washington Post</b></I> * ""Highly entertaining. Glory is immensely likable, the kind of character readers will root for and look forward to more of her adventures. The briskly plotted Glory Be should be the beginning of a long-running series."" -- <B>Oline Cogdill, <I>The South Florida Sun-Sentinel</I></B> “A delightful debut. Readers will be eager to spend more time with Glory in future installments.” * <b><I>Publishers Weekly</I>, starred review</b> * ""I needed a palate cleanser, recently—you know, a book that’s smart, funny, and just hooks you from first page to last. Glory Be was that title. Unfiltered, unstoppable, and unconvinced the police know what they’re doing, Glory Broussard ropes her daughter Delphine into an off-the-books investigation ('like some kind of Black Murder She Wrote,' Delphine charges), overturning some pretty scary rocks in their bayou town. I can’t wait for Glory’s next adventure."" * <B>Vannessa Cronin, Amazon Books</B> * “Glory Be is a hilarious and thrill-filled ride through the bayous of small-town Louisiana and is filled with rich descriptions of place and superb characterization. Glory Broussard grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. I can’t wait to find out what Glory and her daughter Delphine will get up to in their next set of adventures.”  -- <B>Harini Nagendra, author of <I>The Bangalore Detectives' Club</I></B>

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Danielle Arceneaux is a public relations veteran that lives in Brooklyn, NY with her border terrier, Birdie, and an ungovernable cat. When not writing, she enjoys traveling around the world to fly fish. For more information, visit www.daniellearceneaux.com 

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