Tananarive Due Livres

A gloriously creepy Deep South horror story based on the infamous Dozier School for boys, perfect for fans of The Only Good Indians and Nothing But Blackened Teeth. Jim Crow Florida, 1950. Twelve-year-old Robert Stephens Jr., who for a trivial scuffle with a white boy is sent to The Gracetown School for Boys. But the segregated reformatory is a chamber of horrors, haunted by the boys that have died there. In order to survive the school governor and his Funhouse, Robert must enlist the help of the school's ghosts - only they have their own motivations...

This novel offers a captivating blend of supernatural suspense, showcasing the author's exceptional storytelling prowess. Readers can expect a riveting narrative filled with tension and intrigue, marking a significant achievement in the author's literary career. The book promises to engage and thrill, appealing to fans of the genre and newcomers alike.

The second installment of the Tennyson Hardwick chronicles features the collaboration of award-winning actor Blair Underwood and two renowned writers. This paperback edition promises to deliver a captivating and thought-provoking continuation of the series, exploring complex themes and character development within a compelling narrative.

The novel presents a compelling portrayal of Madam C.J. Walker, who rose from humble beginnings to become America's first black female millionaire. It explores her remarkable journey, highlighting her entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and the challenges she faced in a society marked by racial and gender barriers. The narrative captures her impact on the beauty industry and her legacy as a trailblazer for future generations.

Whether weaving family life and history into dark fiction or writing speculative Afrofuturism, American Book Award winner and Essence bestselling author Tananarive Due’s work is both riveting and enlightening. In her debut collection of short fiction, Due takes us to Gracetown, a small Florida town that has both literal and figurative ghost; into future scenarios that seem all too real; and provides empathetic portraits of those whose lives are touched by Otherness. Featuring an award-winning novella and fifteen stories—one of which has never been published before—Ghost Summer: Stories is sure to both haunt and delight.With an Introduction by Nalo Hopkinson and an Afterword by Steven Barnes.

When Jessica marries David, he is everything she wants in a family man: brilliant, attentive, ever youthful. Yet she still feels something about him is just out of reach. Soon, as people close to Jessica begin to meet violent, mysterious deaths, David makes an unimaginable confession: More than 400 years ago, he and other members of an Ethiopian sect traded their humanity so they would never die, a secret he must protect at any cost. Now, his immortal brethren have decided David must return and leave his family in Miami. Instead, David vows to invoke a forbidden ritual to keep Jessica and his daughter with him forever. Harrowing, engrossing and skillfully rendered, My Soul to Keep traps Jessica between the desperation of immortals who want to rob her of her life and a husband who wants to rob her of her soul. With deft plotting and an unforgettable climax, this tour de force reminiscent of early Anne Rice will win Due a new legion of fans.

Bound to marry a murderous fellow immortal who is predicted to trigger an apocalypse, telepathic healer Fana works with the Life Brothers to eliminate disease throughout the world while struggling to escape her unwanted marriage.

In her first new book in seven years, Tananarive Due further cements her status as a leading innovator in Black horror and Afrofuturism "Due masterfully maintains suspense all the while delineating her characters with a psychological realism that makes the unbelievable credible." --Washington Post Book World "Tananarive Due's characters quietly move into your heart and take up residence. You love them, you fear for them, and they scare you half to death." --Nalo Hopkinson, author of Skin Folk "An eerie epic . . . I loved this novel." --Stephen King on My Soul to Keep American Book Award-winning author Tananarive Due's second collection of stories ranges from horror to science fiction to suspense. From the mysterious, magical town of Gracetown to the aftermath of a pandemic to the reaches of the far future, Due's stories all share a sense of dread and fear balanced with heart and hope. In some of these stories, the monster is racism itself; others address the monster within, or other universal struggles set against the supernatural or surreal. All of them are written with Due's trademark attention to detail and deep characterization. In addition to previously published work, this collection contains brand-new stories, including "Rumpus Room," a supernatural horror novelette set in Florida about a woman's struggle against both outer and inner demons.

Exploring the intersection of horror and the supernatural, this debut novel centers on a middle-class African-American family whose lives are plagued by both internal struggles and external threats. The narrative delves into the psychological and societal challenges they face, highlighting how these "demons" jeopardize their existence. Rich in themes of resilience and fear, the story promises to captivate readers with its unique perspective on familial bonds amidst chaos.

The story follows the daughter of a musician and jazz club owner who experiences a life-altering encounter with the ghost of Scott Joplin. As she navigates the complexities of her new reality, themes of music, legacy, and the supernatural intertwine, creating a chilling narrative that explores the impact of the past on the present.