My Soul to Take
A novel about an immortal woman caught between healing the world and avoiding apocalypse.
The story focuses on Fana, whose telepathic abilities make her a key figure in a battle against evil. She is engaged to Michel, but Johnny Wright opposes the match due to biblical prophecies. The Life Brothers attempt to spread Living Blood globally to cure diseases before Fana’s marriage occurs. This race against time highlights the conflict between healing and destruction. Due draws on themes from the Book of Revelation and her earlier work Joplin's Ghost. The narrative structure follows the characters as they navigate this urgent mission, blending supernatural elements with personal stakes.
Published by S&s/Saga Press in 2011, this work continues Due’s exploration of African American supernatural fiction. It connects to her earlier novel Joplin's Ghost, building on established characters and lore within her specific literary universe.
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Readers who enjoy supernatural fiction with complex interpersonal dynamics and religious undertones will find this engaging. The narrative centers on Fana, an immortal woman with telepathic powers, as she races to distribute healing Living Blood globally. This effort creates a tense struggle because they cannot heal people faster than the antagonist can kill them. Those seeking lighthearted romance or standalone thrillers may find the continuing plot confusing. The book appeals to those interested in the conflict between healing and destruction, weaving together characters from Due’s previous bestseller into a war of good against evil.
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Tananarive Due delivers a compelling continuation of her immortal saga, focusing on Fana’s critical conflict regarding her future and her engagement to Michel. The narrative effectively blends supernatural elements with personal stakes, highlighting the urgent race to eliminate diseases before an apocalyptic trigger occurs. Due draws on themes from the Book of Revelation, creating a tense atmosphere where healing efforts are constantly undermined by destruction. The story weaves together characters from Joplin's Ghost, offering depth for long-time fans. While those seeking standalone thrillers might find the continuity challenging, readers who appreciate complex interpersonal dynamics and religious undertones will find this engaging and emotionally resonant.
