Moon of the Wolf

The town sheriff who leads the investigation, balancing skepticism toward outlandish theories with the growing fear of a monstrous killer. He weighs the wild dogs explanation against human malice, and his resolve is tested when he suspects powerful locals. He anchors the story's sense of order amid escalating panic.

Andrew Rodanthe's sister, fluent in French, whose knowledge helps solve the linguistic puzzle behind the Rougarou. She navigates family secrets and town politics to aid the sheriff, revealing a lineage of folklore that echoes through the plot. Her intelligence and resolve drive key revelations about the killer's identity and motive.

Wealthy plantation owner and central figure whose transformation into a werewolf triggers the climactic pursuit. He is suspected of a secret affair with the victim, complicating loyalties within the town’s elite. His struggle with the curse drives the conflict between civilization and animalistic fear.

The temperamental brother of the victim who clings to the belief in a mysterious lover and attacks the town doctor. His volatile behavior foreshadows the danger lurking beneath the surface of a respectable family. His actions escalate tensions and complicate the sheriff's investigation.

The town doctor who examines the victim and becomes entangled in the mystery. His medical perspective contrasts with folk beliefs and the mounting fear of a cursed killer. He is a critical voice in assessing injuries and potential causes of death.

The sick and dying father who warns of loup-garou and inadvertently points to a voodoo potion as a countermeasure. His condition and beliefs help frame the folklore foundation of the werewolf legend. His role ties personal pain to a larger mythic tradition.

One of Marsh Island’s farmers who first stumbles upon the young woman's body, setting the investigation in motion. His discovery anchors the town’s sense of immediacy and communal responsibility. He embodies the rural perspective at the heart of the mystery.

The other farmer present at the crime scene, sharing responsibility for bringing the tragedy into the light. His presence reinforces the plot’s emphasis on ordinary townspeople facing extraordinary danger. He acts as a conduit for community reaction and rumor.