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Reviewed by David Jaggart for Readers' Favorite
If you are looking for a thriller with a lot of heart, Glorious Debris by Elisabeth Wathen is an excellent choice. The narrative introduces us to Ann Davenport, a 68-year-old cancer survivor who simply wants a peaceful life running her pier concessions and rental shop in Seahart, Oregon. Everything changes on a foggy morning when she finds a young boy’s body caught in a fishing net. When the police do not seem to care, Ann takes matters into her own hands and uncovers a human trafficking ring operating near local reservations. Along with her quirky neighbor, Sophie, and a retired government worker named Declan, Ann steps up to protect a traumatized twelve-year-old Lakota girl named Sunny. With dangerous people arriving in town, you will find yourself wondering if this small group can actually keep Sunny safe without losing everything.
Elisabeth Wathen’s Glorious Debris is categorized as a cozy thriller, and it fits that description perfectly. Wathen does a great job of developing the coastal setting, using the constant rain and thick fog to build a cozy, mysterious atmosphere. I loved watching the heartwarming dynamic flourish between Ann, Sophie, and Sunny. They are depicted like a genuine makeshift family coming together when they need each other most. The pacing is perfect, letting the tense moments breathe by layering in lots of warmth so you never get buried by the darker side of the plot. Sophie brings a fun, lighthearted energy to the pages, nicely balancing out Ann’s stubborn determination. Overall, it’s a well-told mystery about ordinary small-town people doing extraordinary things to protect one another. If you enjoy character-driven mysteries with a great sense of place, this one will leave you feeling truly satisfied and glad you read it.
