A Creole privateer bathed in blood and tragedy descends into a storm of horror by making a murderous deal with a mysterious pirate.
"I never feared the darkest parts of the night. I never feared monsters...until I became one."--Antoine Valterre
Words written by the Devil of Black Bayou, Antoine Valterre, of his life, his death, and his un-death. Antoine tells you of his creation in a blood thirsty bargain with a mysterious pirate. A horrific, cursed monster who makes a nobel but damned choice. Antoine demonstrates moments of compassion, wit and morality incontrast against fiery, red hot sexuality and a rage from the deepest pits of Hell. Characters and settings kick it up a notch and bring real bite in a city known for romance, darkness, and excess--New Orleans. His story socially explores and examaines humanity's value and virtue from different era's of Louisiana decadence and decay. Razor's edge dialogue from multi-faceted characters bring depth to this exploration into the essential nature of humanity from an inhuman perspective.
As an added gem in this pirate's collection of reading treasure, there are detailed descriptions of remote locations along the Louisiana Atchafalaya waterways,the Marigny, the French Quarter, and marshes of the Gulf of Mexico.
Be warned when sinking your teeth into Antoine Valterre's story. On occasion the characters may bite back.