Evangeline of the Bayou, by Jan Eldredge

Short Bio:
Jan Eldredge was born and raised in Louisiana. She now lives in Florida with her husband, their children, 
and a house full of cats. When she’s not writing, she spends her time reading, going to theme parks, 
and exploring old cemeteries. She is particularly fascinated with monsters, magic, and all such eldritch things.

Long Bio:
Jan Eldredge was born and raised in the swampy state of Louisiana where as a child she would often sneak into her older brother’s room 
to read through his numerous monster magazines and scary comic books, and where she would also gaze at his collection of classic movie 
monster models like the Wolfman, Frankenstein’s Monster, and the Creature from the Black Lagoon.

Jan now lives in the swampy state of Florida with her wonderful husband, three pleasant children, and three devious cats, 
in a house that just might be haunted. Sometimes people mistakenly address her as Jan Eldritch, which is perfectly fine 
since eldritch is her favorite word. (Eldritch- adjective: eerie, ghostly, supernatural, unearthly.)
 
In addition to her interest in cats, magic, and assorted things that go bump in the night, Jan enjoys researching 
bizarre superstitions, exploring old cemeteries, and visiting assorted theme parks. Halloween is her favorite holiday, 
but that probably goes without saying



Descriptors:
A standout middle grade adventure with a sassy, memorable heroine and a charming Southern feel.

A tale of loyalty and determination, the powerful bonds of family, and the courage to trust your gut no matter how terrifying that might be.

Short Summary:
A middle grade fantasy set in the Louisiana bayou, the book stars Evangeline Clement, 
a Swamp Witch apprentice who is studying the ways of folk magic and superstition until 
she and her grandmother encounter a monster that's been after her family for generations.

Long Summary:
Twelve-year-old haunt huntress apprentice Evangeline Clement spends her days and nights studying the ways of folk magic and 
honing her monster-hunting skills while pursuing local bayou banshees and Johnny revenants.

With her animal familiar sure to make itself known any day now, the only thing left to do is prove to the council she has heart. 
Then she will finally be declared a true haunt huntress, worthy of following in the footsteps of her long line of female ancestors.

But when Evangeline and her grandmother are called to New Orleans to resolve an unusual case, she uncovers a secret 
that will shake her to the soles of her silver-tipped alligator-skin boots.

Set in the evocative Louisiana bayou and the vibrant streets of New Orleans, Evangeline’s is a tale of loyalty and determination, 
the powerful bonds of friendship and family, and the courage to trust your gut no matter how terrifying that might be.