Deep in the Louisiana bayou, where Spanish moss drapes ancient cypress trees and mist rises from dark waters, a creature stalks the night. Neither fully wolf nor man, the rougarou has haunted Cajun Country for over two centuries—but this is no Hollywood monster story.

The Rougarou Chronicles unveils the true history behind Louisiana's most enduring supernatural legend. From medieval French villages to the remote settlements of Acadiana, folklorist David G. Stone traces how European werewolf traditions transformed into something uniquely American. Through extensive interviews with elders, previously unpublished family accounts, and documented encounters spanning generations, this groundbreaking investigation reveals a creature that serves as guardian of faith, enforcer of tradition, and keeper of cultural memory.

Discover why missing Sunday Mass could doom you to seven years of transformation. Learn the blood ritual that breaks the curse. Meet the families who still whisper warnings to their children when the moon rises full over the marshlands.

Part cultural history, part supernatural investigation, The Rougarou Chronicles is the definitive exploration of how folklore shapes identity in America's most mysterious landscape. Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or simply curious about Louisiana's rich heritage, prepare to see the bayou—and its shadows—in an entirely new light.

"Some legends die. Others adapt, survive, and remind us who we really are."

Based on over 200 hours of interviews with tradition holders across Acadian.