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A Taste of the New Orleans supernatural

A bloody romp through the French Quarter, including over 30 delectable recipes by Chef Chris Dunn

New Orleans is filled with mysteries and legends. Ghosts that haunt our city, rougarou (a werewolf-like creature that dwells in the swamps), and vampires. Maidens who were…


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1 author picked Mosquito as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This was a delightful penny dreadful-style vampire yarn set in the New Orleans French Quarter. The story was fresh and the characters felt real. That said, what really pushes this book over the top for me is that every chapter includes a recipe from the New Orleans Vampire Cafe. So, reading the book and making the food felt like a thrilling visit to the Crescent City.

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