The Baron and Me: A Vodou Danse Macabre (The Baron & Me Book 1)

Sometimes, Death arrives early for his appointments. But Baron Samedi isn’t your typical Grim Reaper. Fifteen-year-old Samantha Constant is invisible, grieving, and one bad night from giving up, when Death walks into her bedroom, and her life will never be the same. Drawn into a world of spirits, magic, and zombies, Sam discovers that someone is after the Baron's shovel—the one he uses to dig the graves of mortals—and she may be the only one who can stop them. From the cemeteries of Boston to the haunted streets and swamps of New Orleans, Sam must unravel a web of ghosts, monsters, and long-buried family secrets. With the help of her best friend, her insufferable cousin, and her indomitable grandmother, she’ll face down creatures both human and otherworldly. Sam came into this wanting her own story to end. Now she may be the only one who can keep everyone else's from ending too. For readers who love the humanity, humor, and bite of Terry Pratchett's Death and the dark diaspora wonder of Aiden Thomas. ★★★★★ "Fabulous... deserves to be enshrined alongside Ray Bradbury's The Halloween Tree. A fun romp with serious depth, full of vivid lore, unforgettable characters, and swamp-soaked atmosphere." — merlin513, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "Eerie, immersive, and steeped in dark folklore. Every page feels thick with smoke and shadow." — Michelle Jenkins, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "A unique, refreshing read that dives into another culture with respect and depth. A great pick for teen readers and book clubs." — Miranda Hawkins, Amazon Reviewer The Baron & Me: A Vodou Danse Macabre is the first book in a darkly funny, gorgeously eerie series, where Death has charm, the living have secrets, and the veil between them is dangerously thin.