In the sultry Louisiana bayou, amateur sleuth Glory Broussard, a small-time bookie with a big-hearted personality, overhears the troubling news of her best friend's untimely demise. Deemed a suicide by local police, Glory senses a deeper mystery and embarks on an unsanctioned quest for truth. Alongside her hesitant daughter, Glory delves into Lafayette's underbelly, confronting a cast of colorful characters—oil magnates, gossipy churchgoers, and an enigmatic voodoo priestess. As an African American woman who navigated the strains of segregation, Glory refuses to be underestimated, unwavering in her resolve to unravel a tangled web of secrets. 'Glory Be' chronicles an enthralling leap into crime-solving for a tenacious protagonist who commands attention, leaving readers yearning for her next leap into the unknown.