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The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh – Review by Shea Gilkerson 2/26/24

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The Curse of Jean LafitteThe Curse of Jean Lafitte by Mary Walsh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve always wanted to visit New Orleans, but this book made me feel like I’d experienced it the quirks and tours and magic of it all before. Jean Lafitte was a captain seeking treasure and along the way, discovered trouble for he and his crew. In an effort to find a way to break their curse, Lafitte approached Marie Leveau but found themselves to be double crossed by the wily NOLA Voodoo queen. Luckily for Jean, she forgot a caveat regarding the 200th October new moon and the opportunity it awards him to break the curse on his own. Fast forward to the approach of this 200th October new moon.

Juliet Vance is a baker who got herself fired when a food critic almost choked to death on a small baby trinket in one of her desserts. When she meets Jean Lafitte after his return, she mistakes him for another drunk in the French Quarter. The next day changes things, however, and she chooses to work with him. While working with Lafitte, they find that him touching her allows her to see the spirits of the historically haunted city right along with him. Will Jean be able to reverse the curse by finding the jewels in time? Will Juliet be able to cope with the actual paranormal she is witnessing now? History, mystery, out loud laughs, pirates, food, some suspense…a fun, fast read.

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The Curse Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh – Review by Carla Clemmons

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I couldn’t put this book down, it was so fast paced! I love a good supernatural mystery and it was based in the place I was born. It described New Orleans very well and I really enjoyed the main character. Juliet works at a job that she loves but when she loses that job and has to figure out a curse before time runs out things really start moving. I really liked reading about a city I have been to and the curses that are there. The author has a great writing style and I will definitely be reading more from her.

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The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh – Review by Amanda Swindle

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Curse of Jean Lafitte is full of history, adventure, and mystery, and a spin of humor as well. Set in New Orleans, the author spins a vivid supernatural tail that pulls you into the rich paranormal history that surrounds the city. You can easily tell the author took the time to do some research, and make the story believable and easy to follow. I have never visited New Orleans myself, but the author makes you feel like you are there, and gives great recommendations around the city! Now, about the actual story…When a food critic almost chokes on a plastic baby in one of the King Cakes, Juliet is left without a job. Before long she finds herself working to break a treasure’s curse with only two weeks to succeed. She ends up finding help in some unlikely places, and with a time crunch, the story progresses quickly. I actually really liked this more than I thought I would, and will be looking into her other books as well.
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The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh – Review by Amy Dean

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was filled with action, adventure, ghosts, and really kept a New Orleans feel throughout the book. The well written chapters flowed well into the next and kept me engaged. The characters were very relatable and the enchantment around the story was well done! Definitely a book I could see reading multiple times.

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The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Curse of Jean LafitteThe Curse of Jean Lafitte by Mary Walsh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by this author and I really enjoyed it. This story was a captivating read about a 200 year old pirate returning to his home of New Orleans to break a curse. The author does an amazing job of mixing past with present day and I loved the character of Jean Lafitte. He was a typical pirate captain but I loved how amazed he was about everything that has changed and things he didn’t know about such as TV’s and phones.
This is a paranormal mystery involving pirates, a cure, missing jewels and a 200 yearnold curse that needs to be broken to free Jean and his crew from the purgatory they have found themselves in.
However Jean needs one thing to help him recover and return the jewels and break the spell the Named One, Juliet.
Juliet has had a rough time after losing her job she finds herself tending a bar. When Jean walks in she assumes he is another party goer who’s had one too many and when she hears his story she is even more convinced he is mad. When Jean asks for her help she reluctantly agrees. If for no other reason than it will entertain her for a couple of weeks.
And so the adventure and race against time begins. Will they find where the voodoo woman hid the jewels? Will they be able to return them to the island and break the spell in time? And what will happen if the curse is lifted?
This was a fun action packed paranormal adventure with spirits of the past as well as characters of the present. I really enjoyed it.

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The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh – Review by Ayla Phipps

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The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection)The Curse of Jean Lafitte by Mary Walsh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The City of the Dead in all its mystery. This is the first book I have read by the talented Mary Walsh and honestly the cover drew me in immediately followed but the synopsis. Having finally been to New Orleans for the first time for St. Patrick’s Day in March 2023, I have loved finding books that are based there. The perspective in this book is unique as it is dual perspective but not rigid. Sometimes paragraph to paragraph is from the others point of view and sometimes an entire chapter is primarily one or the other.
Jean Lafitte, and his crew visited Isla Mujeres, warned of the curses to anyone that removes anything from the island. After a treacherously long journey to New Orleans, they discover the cause of so many ailments, a gunner took six jewels from the island, two each of rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Upon realizing they handled the man and looked to the Voodoo Queen herself, Marie Laveau for help on how to remove the curse. Unfortunately, she double crossed Captain Jean Lafitte and banished himself and his crew to their ship. Only she forgot her notes that revealed on the two-hundredth October new moon to rise over New Orleans the captain alone could leave the ship to find the jewels and remove the curse. Juliet Vance is a baker that is down on her luck and needed work she found a job at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar. On the night of the new moon, she comes face to face with Jean Lafitte but only passes him off as another drunk. Only the next day everything changes she comes to feel safe with him and wants to help him in his quest to remove the curse. Nothing could have prepared her for what she faced next. Jean could see the ghosts of the French Quarter, everywhere they went but when he touched her, she could suddenly see them too.
Will Jean find the jewels in time to free them all? How will Juliet handle the ghostly side of the city she adopted eight years earlier? What will happen if they fail? Some of the funniest parts are Jean Lafitte learning about modern things, and his first shower honestly gold. Not to mention his first time trying on a pair of jeans. Everything about this book immerses the reader. Honestly if you have been to New Orleans, you will easily picture the places in your mind, taste the drinks mentioned throughout the book. I personally have been to Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, and it truly is just as it is described in the book. From the candles in jars on the tables to the stone furnace in the middle of the room. You can feel the history in the place. New Orleans is truly like no other place in the world, or at least the United States. The moment I left I wanted to return, and this book made me miss it more.

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The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was better than expected. I couldn’t put it down. Ms. Walsh did a wonderful job. The characters were very well developed. This book has a little something for everyone: mystery, action, food, and adventure. I definitely recommend.

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The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a brilliant story and such a fun and intriguing read. I loved the world that the author portrayed in the book and how realistic and vivid it felt. I have never been to New Orleans but so many times I could easily picture what was being described.
The characters in the book were all so interesting to read. They fit the story perfectly and they easily kept interest the whole way through. The story was fast paced and action packed. Watching the character navigate the obstacles and try to break the curse was fantastic and I could have read about more of their adventures. This is a great addition to the series and I am looking forward to reading more.

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The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Set in New Orleans and amongst the mysterious streets of The Big Easy, this ghostly supernatural adventure had me hooked throughout. Juliet has her dream job as a pastry chef in the French Quarter, but when a food critic chokes on a traditional baby trinket in one of her ‘King Cake’s’ she looses her job. She finds herself going on a supernatural adventure looking for long lost treasure with infamous buccaneer Jean Lafitte. Juliet is forced to team up with the buccaneer known as the ‘Terror of the Gulf Coast’ and needs to quickly decide if she can trust him. Juliet is soon searching the haunted streets of New Orleans and getting help from local ghostly legends along the way. They only have two weeks to find the jewels and break the treasures curse. I found Juliet to be likeable and relatable whilst Jean Lafitte is a quirky character who you don’t know whether he’s trustworthy or not. I enjoyed the adventures the pair went on during their quest and the against the clock element kept the suspense high. The Big Easy setting was brought vividly to life through the descriptive narrative, making me feel fully immersed in the story.

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The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

What a fun read!! The Curse of Jean Lafitte is part of The Big Easy Collection…and I found myself just engrossed in a world of adventure, mystery, supernatural, myth, ghosts and intrigue. The appreciation I have this author and her research are top notch, and it makes me want to visit
New Orleans one day!

Juliet’s world comes crumbling down after getting fired from her pastry job that she loved…but winding up meeting the famous Captain Jean Lafitte who needs her help! Who is Captain Jean Lafitte…and why does he need Juliet’s help…navigating this adventure learning of the curse that is bestowed upon Captain and his crew…Will Juliet be able to help the Captain before time runs out?

I loved this book so much and I highly recommend!!! I cannot wait to see what this talented author writes next!

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The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh – Review by Toni Sellers

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am a sucker for a book with anything supernatural ghosty but, throw in New Orleans and I am hooked. The Curse of Jean Lafitte did not disappoint. I couldn’t put it down. All the characters were well developed and great personalities. Full of mystery, action, Food, suspense, humor, adventure and who can resist some pirates. The history and the great recommendations of where to go and what to do on my next trip, a long-awaited trip to New Orleans. I absolutely recommend this book.

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The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection #2) by Mary Walsh – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars

 

The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection #2) by Mary Walsh is the first book that I have read by this author, and after enjoying a few hours between these covers, it certainly won’t be the last.
I wasn’t sure what to think when I first laid eyes on the book, but was hooked the moment I read the blurb and saw pirates, treasure, and New Orleans- so I snapped up a copy and jumped right in. #pirates #treasure # ghosts #adventure #winning
This has all the ingredients needed to pull me into the story and keep me immersed the whole way through. It’s an engrossing supernatural story with mystery, suspense, ghostly dealings, a ancient curse, missing treasure, adventure, history, action, dramatic developments, pirates, treasure, myths/legends, tension, intrigue, a quest, time running out, agendas, and so much more.
The characters are interesting, well-developed individuals with their own unique personalities, quirk, and flaws. They definitely added an extra element of interest and intrigue to the adventure, which wouldn’t have been quite as colourful without them.
Now I am looking forward to reading more of Ms. Walsh’s work- asap…
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Mary Walsh!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh – Review by Jennifer Crain

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Curse of Jean Lafitte by Mary Walsh is a gripping and thrilling adventure set in the mysterious and supernatural realm of New Orleans. Juliet Vance’s journey from food critic to pastry chef to treasure hunter is a captivating tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.

The story’s unique blend of food, history, and the supernatural adds depth and intrigue to the narrative, making it a truly engaging read. The dynamic between Juliet and the infamous buccaneer Jean Lafitte is fascinating and adds an element of tension and excitement to the story as they navigate the haunted streets of New Orleans together.

Walsh’s vivid descriptions of the French Quarter and local ghostly legends transport readers to the heart of the city, immersing them in its rich history and mysterious atmosphere. The race against time to break the curse and find the hidden treasure adds a sense of urgency and suspense that keeps you eagerly turning the pages.

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The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh. I really enjoyed this book and it made me feel as if I was actually in New Orleans. This is a wonderful fantasy, adventure read and it will keep you turning pages late in the night. It begins with a pastry chef losing her job due to a horrible mistake. She is then thrown into a crazy adventure that includes Jean Lafitte and the fun begins. There are myths, mysteries, suspense and treasures. They must unveil a curse to find the missing jewel and all with help from friends both earthly and ghostly. I really enjoyed this story because as I said I truly felt like I was in New Orleans and I loved all the sights, sounds and even could smells some of the smells. Such a fun read and I can’t wait to read another wonderful story by this author.

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The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh – Review by Shannen Kern

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a fun book to read and get quite a few chuckles out of! This was my first book by this author, so I was pleasantly surprised to be pulled out of my reality and placed into a spooky bit of New Orleans. I was impressed by the detail of New Orleans and felt like I was experiencing the history, suspense, and humor as if I were there. If you are looking for a supernatural mystery combined with fun, mystery, and history, your search is over! I highly recommend getting lost in this book for the day. I can’t wait to pick up other books by this brilliant author!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh – Review by Julie Johnson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a super fun read on a lazy afternoon! I couldn’t put it down!

The first thing that I love about this book is all the recommendations that the author gives out for someone visiting New Orleans. I’ve never been there before and not sure I’ll ever go but if I do, I have a good start on places to visit. I also love hearing about the research that she put into this book! I feel as if I was there, on the streets along with Juliette and Jean.

There is humor (a lot of it actually), paranormal activity, swashbuckling action, mystery and more in this story. I found myself laughing at a lot of Jean’s actions and I figure if it’d been me, I’d have wanted to hang out with him after getting to know him a little bit better.

I highly recommend this book and look forward to others that may follow!

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The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Set in the magical and ghostly backdrop of New Orleans, The Curse of Jean Lafitte is a tale with supernatural elements that is as intriguing and as it is interesting. It is a part of The Big Easy Collection 2.

I loved the Pirates of the Caribbean, so I had big expectations for this book as it referenced it as being similar. Did it meet my expectations? Yes, it did. What an adventure.

Mary’s passion shines through with the narrative of historical events and the mystery of the myths and legends. The storyline and the world building flowed seamlessly, where past and present meet and the story was over before I knew it as I was that intrigued by it.

The Curse of Jean Lafitte is a fun, crime, action, adventure, mystery, thriller & suspense tale all rolled into one. I often found myself laughing along. The history and the thrill of New Orleans in such a time is easily imagined. I have always wanted to visit but more so now.

Jean Lafitte was quite the character and after reading this book I went and researched him because I was so intrigued with him.

What does a food critic, a pastry chef, an infamous buccaneer, ghostly legends and myths and cursed treasure have in common you ask. Well, you will need to read it to find out.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved this paranormal cozy. It’s a little cozy with the ghost of Jean Lafitte. Humor, mystery and adventures in the city of New Orleans. I loved it and couldn’t put it down. Juliet and Jean were quite the pair together. The description and detail that went into the story made it feel so much like you were there. I can’t wait for the next book to come out.

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The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh
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Page Count – 119
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When a food critic chokes on a traditional baby trinket in Juliet Vance’s King Cake, she loses her dream job as a pastry chef in the French Quarter and finds herself thrust into a supernatural adventure to find a long lost treasure. Forced to team up with the infamous buccaneer Jean Lafitte, the Terror of the Gulf Coast, the two must search the haunted streets of New Orleans and enlist help from local ghostly legends in order to break the centuries-old curse on the treasure.
With a fortnight to find the jewels and break the curse, Juliet must decide if she can trust the pirate and join his quest before the clock runs out.
If you enjoyed the Pirates of the Caribbean series or Fine Spirits Served Here, you’ll love this thrilling adventure set in the mysterious streets of The Big Easy.

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Mary Walsh is an award-winning multi-genre author of 15 books. Her genres include urban fantasy, romance, cozy ghost stories, historical fiction, and nonfiction. Her latest urban fantasy adventure, The Curse of Jean Lafitte, stars Jean Lafitte the Pirate in present-day New Orleans searching for his cursed treasure.

After growing up outside of Pittsburgh, Mary now lives in Mechanicsburg, PA, with her husband Dave and their four kids. She is also a freelance editor and public speaker. She spends a lot of her days fighting her dog Scarlett for foot space under her desk. Mary is one of the co-founders of Books Books Books, an annual book fest that brings in over 125 authors. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter/X @marywalshwrites.

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