Glory Daze

Glory Broussard's quiet life as a Sunday morning bookie takes a sharp turn when her ex-husband's mistress walks into CC's Coffee House seeking help. The woman who destroyed Glory's marriage now desperately needs her assistance in finding her missing husband. What begins as a reluctant search quickly becomes a murder investigation when Glory discovers the man with a knife in his chest. Drawn into Louisiana's shadowy world of casinos and racetracks, Glory must navigate high-stakes gambling dens and horse stables while juggling her daughter's mounting problems and church responsibilities for the annual Mardi Gras gala.

Bahni Turpin brings remarkable depth to Glory's Louisiana setting, her narration capturing both the region's distinctive rhythms and the protagonist's sharp-edged determination. Turpin skillfully balances the story's darker criminal elements with moments of humor and family tension, creating distinct voices for Glory's complicated relationships with her troubled daughter and unwelcome new ally. The narrator's pacing allows listeners to absorb the intricate plot threads while maintaining the mystery's momentum through Glory's investigation of gambling corruption and personal betrayals.