Fear Dat New Orleans: A Guide to the Voodoo, Vampires, Graveyards & Ghosts of the Crescent City

Anne Rice presents a guide to the macabre side of New Orleans in Fear Dat. This volume examines voodoo rituals, historic cemeteries, and haunted mansions within the city. The text offers detailed histories of bizarre burials and ghastly murders alongside a bone watcher’s guide. Readers find directions for locating specific figures, ranging from Marie Laveau to Ruthie the Duck Girl. The book also indicates where to purchase authentic gris-gris or obtain psychic readings. Michael Murphy brings irreverent insights to these dark corners of America’s most unique city. His previous work Eat Dat received praise from the Huffington Post as an essential read for visitors. New Orleans Living described that earlier title as both reverent and irreverent, noting its humor regarding serious eating. Fear Dat applies this same tone to the supernatural elements of the region. The guide covers the greatest concentration of haunted places in America. This book suits readers interested in eccentric social conditions and local folklore. It does not appeal to those seeking traditional historical accounts or academic studies. The content focuses on the specific traditions and locations mentioned in the text. Users will find practical information for exploring these sites. The guide provides a clear path through the city's spooky heritage without unnecessary embellishment.