My Soul to Keep

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Summary: The most intellectually written book that I have ever read.
Review: I was never into the supernatural work of literature. This book has opened my eyes to a genre that has not been given the credit due. Unfortunately, it has spoiled me to the point that no other books have been able to live up to the non-stop, breathtaking events as this one did.

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Summary: This story captivates you from the first page.
Review: If you like Octavia Butler's writings, particularly "Kindred" and "Wildseed", you'll want to add Tananarive's "My Soul to Keep" to your collection. Despite David's presumptions that other people would want to be in his predicament and at times the possessiveness he exhibits that renders him unlikeable,you will feel connected to each of the characters and totally mesmerized by the horrific, climatic ending. I hope Tananarive writes a sequel.

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Summary: This book is wonderful! Full of suspense, secrets and sex.
Review: I purchased this book as part of a book club and I was not sure about the content as I began, but once I went to a reading by the author, Tananarive Due, I knew that this book was going to be good, and it was. I finished it in about 18 hours.

One of the great things about this book, is that it involves middle class African Americans, a forgotten segment of the population.

This book is full of serious suspense. A true keeper for any true horror fan.

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Summary: A Genre of its Own...
Review: It would be hard to categorize this book: horror, science fiction, romance; it can probably be said to contain a little of each element. But most of all, it was throughly imaginative and totally engrossing. Although it has been months since I have read the book, I can still remember how haunted I was by the ending. What made the story complex was the knowledge that evil was motivated by love. The death of Kira was absolutely heart-breaking, and you felt empathy for the characters in the loss of their daughter. I would and have recommended this book to several people. I only hope that there will be more from this writer and that someone within the film industry will see the marketability of translating this very compelling story to film.

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Summary: Brilliantly written second novel of a truly gifted writer
Review: Susan Bishop ([e-mail]) San Jose, CA
As a child I thought I wanted to live forever. After reading this novel, I am not sure anything could persuade me that 'forever' was a good thing. I am doubly unsure what I would do if I found myself married to someone who would NEVER die ...

This story masterfully weaves a story that makes us question our own views on death vs. Immortality, good vs. evil, miracles vs. science, Christianity and faith ....

In addition to suspense of the tale, the reader is also treated to African and American history lessons as well as black literature and music. Ms. Due has obviously done her research as this story spans 500 years and multiple continents.

Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Black Fiction ..... Other reviewers are having a hard time trying to classify the work of this young and talented writer. I call it Literature.


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Summary: The title of the book says it all!
Review: A totally engrossing novel that stayed with me even after I'd finished the book. I was supposed to past the book along to a friend after I'd finished, but I kept picking it back up to read certain sections that continuously stayed with me. The "reunion" scene with the daughter and Princess was so sad, yet so touching! This book was so different and it will be added to my personal collection of books that I keep. This is a must read and I'm telling all my book-loving friends about it.

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Summary: A definite must read
Review: This is a wonderful novel to follow-up to The Between. The characters had me so engrossed, I lost complete track of time and couldn't put it down. It had me on the edge of my seat and at times I found myself holding my breath with my heart racing! This book wonderfully illustrates the POWER of faith and the strength that can be drawn from the love of Christ and the love of family. As someone who grew up in Miami with Tananarive, I am so happy to see what an accomplished novelist she has become. Move over Terry MacMillan, Tananarive really has something important to say!

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Summary: My Soul To Keep is a love story.
Review: My Soul To Keep
You might think at first that this is a horror genre novel. It isn't. It is horrible and in large measures but I wouldn't call it a horror novel.

A blurb on the back from Stephen King says, " It's really big and really satisfying, an eerie epic that bears favorable comparison to Interview with the Vampire." I don't think it is comparable to IWTV anymore than it is to Highlander the television series. Both concern immortals but the main character is not a vampire and certainly not an immortal scottsman. There are similarities but this book should stand on it's own merit.

This is primarily a love story. The love of a man and woman for each other, their families, life itself. It is the love of mankind for his creator and mankind for himself.

It is the story of David, Jessica, and their daughter, Kira. It is all about David n

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Summary: Non-stop reading material!!!
Review: This was the first book that I've read by Ms. Due and I was very impressed. It it hard to find any African-American Science Fiction/Thriller writers and she is a great discovery. I couldn't put this book down. It grabbed me from the first page and still hasn't let go!!! A definite must read. I'm hoping for a sequel and look forward to more from Ms. Due. She has acquired a loyal fan!!!

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Summary: Absolutely fabulous story that grabs &holds you breathless.
Review: Having read her first novel 'The Between' which was excellent, I was interested to see what she followed up with and I was not disappointed. The rich texture of her writing weaves science fiction with romance, history, faith and the dynamics of family. As with her first novel, you are never quite prepared for what comes next and what does is not at all what you expected. Without giving away the plot, the main characters in this novel all learn about connections in a variety of ways. They discover that love comes to us in a variety of ways and those connections are never broken. When Kira, the daughter speaks of her grandfather who died suddenly when Jessica, her mother, was a child herself, Kira's parents are again faced with the understanding that our pasts are never far behind us. David, the father in the story, is the perfect father and husband. He speaks lovingly to his wife and daughter. Even when we realize that the French he speaks to his daughter is calculated, we understand that it is calculation born of love and fear of loss. This is a fascinating book that stays with you long after you turn the last page. It is sure to bring Ms. Due many new readers who are panting for her next work. I know I certainly am.