My Soul to Keep (African Immortals series, 1)

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My Soul to Keep by Tananarive Due is the gripping first installment in the acclaimed African Immortals series, spanning 356 pages. Blending supernatural suspense with rich cultural history and emotional depth, this novel delivers a haunting and unforgettable story about love, immortality, and the price of secrets.

The story centers on Jessica Jacobs-Wolde, a successful journalist living in Miami, who appears to have the perfect life—an adoring husband, a beautiful daughter, and a promising career. But everything begins to unravel when she discovers that her husband, David, is hiding a terrifying secret: he is part of an ancient Ethiopian sect of immortals who have traded their humanity for eternal life.

As Jessica is pulled deeper into David’s mysterious world, she realizes the cost of his immortality—and the danger it poses to her family. David, torn between centuries of loyalty to his immortal brethren and his love for Jessica, must make an impossible choice. The story builds with mounting tension as Jessica confronts the dark truths about love, mortality, and the power of human connection.

My Soul to Keep is more than a supernatural thriller; it is a powerful exploration of faith, identity, and moral responsibility. Tananarive Due’s masterful storytelling combines psychological depth with elements of horror, historical fiction, and fantasy, creating a novel that is as intellectually engaging as it is emotionally resonant.

Perfect for fans of Octavia Butler and Anne Rice, this novel launches a groundbreaking series that redefines the boundaries of speculative fiction.