The wealthiest man in the parish is murdered and Adele, the woman standing by his body, is covered in blood, growling, and howling. The legend of the loup-garou, a shape-shifting monster, has resurfaced in this small Louisiana community. It is a time of trouble as the Second World War rages, and people must cope with the fears of such turbulent times. In Fever Moon by Carolyn Haines, Deputy Raymond Thibodeaux has his hands full trying to find the truth and at the same time calm the community. This is an atmospheric novel that creates a mystery full of darkness and suspense with a detective with his own past to haunt him. Haines is also the author of the Mississippi Delta Mystery Series and many other mysteries.