Author’s Note: I grew up listening to my great aunts tell stories about hoodoo, but they called it lowcountry voodoo and took it quite seriously. Whenever I got to asking too many questions, I was told, “Hush, child. You’ll stir up the evil spirits.” I never put much stock in any of that stuff until I began researching this book. The more I learned, the more reverent I became. I want to be clear that the purpose of this book is not to poke fun at the subject matter nor take it too seriously for I am not an expert on the subject. That is why the book is subtitled: A Beginner’s Guide to Tales, Spells and Boo Hags. This book is exactly what it says it is. It is meant for anyone who wants to learn more about how lowcountry voodoo or hoodoo came to exist, if it is still practiced, and some remarkable tales about witch doctors, spells, bugaloos, boo hags, haints, plateyes, and more. If you decide to attempt any of the spells or charms or rituals discussed herein, be advised that you are doing so at your own risk!