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The Baron and Me: A Vodou Danse Macabre
Sometimes, Death arrives early for his appointments.
When fifteen-year-old Samantha Constant meets Baron Samedi—the irreverent Vodou Loa of Death—her world shatters. Drawn into the shadowy crossroads between life and the afterlife, Sam discovers that someone is after the Baron’s deadly powers…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 sharp-tongued cousin, and her indomitable grandmother, she’ll confront creatures both human and otherworldly—and face the darkness within herself before the veil between worlds tears completely.
The dead won’t rest. And neither will she.
“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 strong start to the series… a paranormal thriller rich with mythology, heart, and haunting suspense.”
— ★★★★★ darkcatra, Amazon Reviewer
“Grim Reaper storytelling meets voodoo mysticism—spooky, emotional, and beautifully written.”
— ★★★★★ Megan Marie, 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
Perfect for readers who love southern gothic fantasy, YA supernatural mysteries, and urban fantasy adventures filled with ghosts, gods, and dark humor. Fans of Aiden Thomas, V.E. Schwab, and Neil Gaiman will feel right at home in this haunting, heartfelt debut.
Take a journey into The Baron and A Vodou Danse Macabre—where Death has charm, the living have secrets, and the line between them is dangerously thin.
When fifteen-year-old Samantha Constant meets Baron Samedi—the irreverent Vodou Loa of Death—her world shatters. Drawn into the shadowy crossroads between life and the afterlife, Sam discovers that someone is after the Baron’s deadly powers…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 sharp-tongued cousin, and her indomitable grandmother, she’ll confront creatures both human and otherworldly—and face the darkness within herself before the veil between worlds tears completely.
The dead won’t rest. And neither will she.
“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 strong start to the series… a paranormal thriller rich with mythology, heart, and haunting suspense.”
— ★★★★★ darkcatra, Amazon Reviewer
“Grim Reaper storytelling meets voodoo mysticism—spooky, emotional, and beautifully written.”
— ★★★★★ Megan Marie, 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
Perfect for readers who love southern gothic fantasy, YA supernatural mysteries, and urban fantasy adventures filled with ghosts, gods, and dark humor. Fans of Aiden Thomas, V.E. Schwab, and Neil Gaiman will feel right at home in this haunting, heartfelt debut.
Take a journey into The Baron and A Vodou Danse Macabre—where Death has charm, the living have secrets, and the line between them is dangerously thin.
198 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 10, 2025
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October 19, 2025
Want a creepy story where the MC talks face to face with Death himself? Check out this story below! Beware; there are some events that are hinted throughout the book that may trigger some readers. *Readers discretion is advised*.
The Baron and Me is a neat telling of a classic Grim Reaper story where he known to the main character as Baron Samedi. Sam, our protagonist, is dealing with issues of SH as we’re introducing to the Baron himself waiting for Sam to make her next move. Will she do so and join Baron Samedi in the afterlife or will she choose life instead? With family by herself and supernatural creatures appearing around every corner, Sam must protect the thinning veil of our world and the supernatural world from colliding, wrecking mayhem before it’s too late to be saved!
First of all, I really enjoyed this book from start to finish! This story is very well written and caught my attention from the very beginning. The characters have great dialogue rapport with one another and makes you feel like you’re in the same room with them. If you enjoy reading about voodoo, mysticism, with a mix of supernatural creepy creatures like vampires and zombies, you’ll enjoy reading this story!
Be sure to check out The Baron and Me and add it to your fall TBR list just in time for this spooky howliday season! Happy Reading y’all!
The Baron and Me is a neat telling of a classic Grim Reaper story where he known to the main character as Baron Samedi. Sam, our protagonist, is dealing with issues of SH as we’re introducing to the Baron himself waiting for Sam to make her next move. Will she do so and join Baron Samedi in the afterlife or will she choose life instead? With family by herself and supernatural creatures appearing around every corner, Sam must protect the thinning veil of our world and the supernatural world from colliding, wrecking mayhem before it’s too late to be saved!
First of all, I really enjoyed this book from start to finish! This story is very well written and caught my attention from the very beginning. The characters have great dialogue rapport with one another and makes you feel like you’re in the same room with them. If you enjoy reading about voodoo, mysticism, with a mix of supernatural creepy creatures like vampires and zombies, you’ll enjoy reading this story!
Be sure to check out The Baron and Me and add it to your fall TBR list just in time for this spooky howliday season! Happy Reading y’all!
November 22, 2025
This story was fabulous and needs to be inshrined alongside Ray Bradbury’s ‘The Halloween Tree’. While not ‘specifically’ pertaining to Halloween like the Bradbury story, ‘Walking with the Baron’ does take place on Halloween and the following Day of the Dead.
While I’m as white as white can be with a thoroughly Nordic/Germanic/English heritage, I’ve always been interested in learning about other cultures and their assorted beliefs. Voodoo being one of the particularly fascinating ones. Needless to say Baron Samedi has been on my radar since seeing James Bond’s ‘Live and Let Die’ as a kid with the inestimable Geoffrey Holder playing the good Baron.
The explanations of the loa and their combining of Haitian/African Voudun and Catholicism is exquisitely presented in a down to earth and easily understandable way here. Along with a main protagonist and her family and friends that are relatable and a fun(ish) storyline. I really liked Sam, Jules, & Gran and Mags grows on you, (really)!!
Here’s hoping there’s a story in the making dealing with Jules and here Latina heritage and beliefs to bookend this story!
I absolutely will be revisiting this one! I enjoyed it that much!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
While I’m as white as white can be with a thoroughly Nordic/Germanic/English heritage, I’ve always been interested in learning about other cultures and their assorted beliefs. Voodoo being one of the particularly fascinating ones. Needless to say Baron Samedi has been on my radar since seeing James Bond’s ‘Live and Let Die’ as a kid with the inestimable Geoffrey Holder playing the good Baron.
The explanations of the loa and their combining of Haitian/African Voudun and Catholicism is exquisitely presented in a down to earth and easily understandable way here. Along with a main protagonist and her family and friends that are relatable and a fun(ish) storyline. I really liked Sam, Jules, & Gran and Mags grows on you, (really)!!
Here’s hoping there’s a story in the making dealing with Jules and here Latina heritage and beliefs to bookend this story!
I absolutely will be revisiting this one! I enjoyed it that much!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 8, 2025
If you're in the mood for a spine-chilling story that features a face-to-face encounter with Death, then you might want to check out this book.
"The Baron and Me" offers a fresh take on the classic Grim Reaper tale, presenting the character of Death as Baron Samedi. In this narrative, we meet Sam, the main character, who is grappling with various challenges when Baron Samedi enters the scene while he is patiently awaiting her next decision. Will she embrace the afterlife with him, or will she choose to continue living? As supernatural beings begin to appear, Sam finds herself in a race against time to protect the fragile boundary between our world and the supernatural, striving to prevent chaos from erupting.
Dive into this book; it's sure to leave a lasting impression! Well done Jules Cordier; I will definitely be looking for more of your books.
"The Baron and Me" offers a fresh take on the classic Grim Reaper tale, presenting the character of Death as Baron Samedi. In this narrative, we meet Sam, the main character, who is grappling with various challenges when Baron Samedi enters the scene while he is patiently awaiting her next decision. Will she embrace the afterlife with him, or will she choose to continue living? As supernatural beings begin to appear, Sam finds herself in a race against time to protect the fragile boundary between our world and the supernatural, striving to prevent chaos from erupting.
Dive into this book; it's sure to leave a lasting impression! Well done Jules Cordier; I will definitely be looking for more of your books.
December 6, 2025
I recently this book for free as a download
* Book does touch on Suicide
A spooky adventure about a young girl, Death and her family.
It was a fun read that I was swept along with.
The world was easy to imagine along with the not so friendly characters that Sam came across. The Southern history and vodou added to the believability of the place and people.
Chapters 1-3 I found hard to dive into. The grammatical errors and over use of similes left the book feeling quite childish.
The writing style seemed to change after that to have a more adult tone to it. This was much more enjoyable to read than the beginning.
Modern macabre, YA, urban fiction, dark humour, supernatural lovers will enjoy this one.
* Book does touch on Suicide
A spooky adventure about a young girl, Death and her family.
It was a fun read that I was swept along with.
The world was easy to imagine along with the not so friendly characters that Sam came across. The Southern history and vodou added to the believability of the place and people.
Chapters 1-3 I found hard to dive into. The grammatical errors and over use of similes left the book feeling quite childish.
The writing style seemed to change after that to have a more adult tone to it. This was much more enjoyable to read than the beginning.
Modern macabre, YA, urban fiction, dark humour, supernatural lovers will enjoy this one.
October 31, 2025
The book is an eerie, immersive story that blends Haitian Vodou, New Orleans mystique, and the thin line between life and death. The atmosphere is thick with ritual, music, and dread—every page feels steeped in smoke and shadow.
Cordier’s writing is lyrical and unsettling, pulling you into a world where faith and fear dance together. The pacing slows at times under heavy lore, but the mood and imagery are unforgettable.
For readers who love dark folklore, spiritual horror, and stories that linger like a whispered warning, The Baron & Me is a haunting read that stays with you long after the last page.
Cordier’s writing is lyrical and unsettling, pulling you into a world where faith and fear dance together. The pacing slows at times under heavy lore, but the mood and imagery are unforgettable.
For readers who love dark folklore, spiritual horror, and stories that linger like a whispered warning, The Baron & Me is a haunting read that stays with you long after the last page.
December 16, 2025
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This was a very quick, well put together read. I enjoyed Baron's character and was able to keep up with the French/Haitian culture references. The story flowed well and gave just enough detail without being over bearing into the vodou references! If this is being touted as YA, it is definitely written well for adults as well. Would check this author out again in the future.
This was a very quick, well put together read. I enjoyed Baron's character and was able to keep up with the French/Haitian culture references. The story flowed well and gave just enough detail without being over bearing into the vodou references! If this is being touted as YA, it is definitely written well for adults as well. Would check this author out again in the future.
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