Synopsis
The state of Louisiana is known for its rich heritage of mixed cultures. Two ethnic groups, the Creoles and Cajuns, were the first to settle in New Orleans and southwestern Louisiana during the early and mid-1700s. These early arrivals were primarily of French descent and brought with them the folklore of a werewolf, known as the loup-garou, which had terrorized their homeland during the Middle Ages. Due to a corrupted pronunciation of the beast’s name, it has become known as the Rougarou. To this day, it strikes fear into the locals as it continues to stalk the streets of New Orleans, the surrounding communities, and the swamps of the Louisiana bayou. In the summer of 2022, the author and his son journeyed to Louisiana where they explored, did research, and accumulated the information required to write this book.