Dreams of Glory

A Novel

Danielle Arceneaux

In the dynamic new novel in this award-winning crime series, a young basketball phenom is being blackmailed, and Glory must navigate the ruthless world of college sports gambling before things turn deadly.

"Glory Broussard is a character for the ages."—The New York Times Book Review

Everything is finally falling into place for Glory Broussard. Her daughter Delphine has moved back to Louisiana to start a new legal practice and finally pursue a romance with Beau Landry. It doesn't take long for Glory to announce to everyone in town that her daughter is available for legal services, and for ancient Millie Broward—and her granddaughter Imani Breaux—to walk through the door of Delphine's office with a troubling case.

A breakout college basketball star with the University of Lafayette, Imani is as electrifying as she is polarizing - brash and unapologetically aggressive on and off the court. But when she's suddenly suspended amid rumors of gambling, and whispers about her personal life spiral into something darker, her meteroric rise threatens to collapse overnight. Glory and Delphine are certain malign forces are at work to sabotage this rising basketball phenom.

Supported by her "muscle" Franklin, himself a former college basketball star, and using her skill set as a bookie, Glory soon finds herself immsersed in the world of modern-day college sports, where NIL, social media, agents and money blur the line between opportunity and exploitation. Naturally, Lafayette’s prominent Benoit family is one of these influential boosters, and Glory and Delphine are dismayed to learn that Imani has become entangled with this morally dubious family.

From Imani’s provocative social media presence and the host of others who have a stake in Imani’s future, Glory realizes the threats to Imani—and her and Delphine—are closer than she could have ever imagined. And if that weren't enough, a new priest joins the congregation, forming an unexpected alliance with Gory that cause her to reexamine her faith. Meanwhile, her long-standing friendship with Noah Singleton, owner of the town's popular coffee shop, begins to shift in ways she can no longer ignore.

Dreams of Glory is a riveting and thrilling read that cements Glory Broussard as one of crime fiction’s most delightful “character for the ages.”

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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Endorsements & Reviews

Praise for the Glory Broussard Series

"Glory Broussard's talents and foibles as a human and a crime-solver on full display in Arceneaux’s sublime Glory Daze." Sarah Weinman, The New York Times Book Review,

"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

"A remarkable debut." The Washington Post

"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 The Devil's Chew Toy

“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.” Library Journal

"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