Below is a list of all Tananarive Due books in order of original publication.
Publication Order of African Immortals Books
| My Soul to Keep | (1997) |
| The Living Blood | (2001) |
| Blood Colony | (2008) |
| My Soul to Take | (2011) |
Publication Order of Devil’s Wake Books
with Steven Barnes
| Devil’s Wake | (2012) |
| Domino Falls | (2013) |
Publication Order of Tennyson Hardwick Books
with Steven Barnes, Blair Underwood
| Casanegra | (2007) |
| In the Night of the Heat | (2008) |
| From Cape Town with Love | (2010) |
| South by Southeast | (2012) |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| The Between | (1995) |
| The Black Rose | (2000) |
| The Good House | (2003) |
| Joplin’s Ghost | (2005) |
| The Reformatory | (2023) |
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
| The Lake | (2011) |
Publication Order of Collections
| The Ancestors(With: Brandon Massey) | (2008) |
| Ghost Summer | (2015) |
| The Wishing Pool and Other Stories | (2023) |
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
| Freedom in the Family | (2003) |
Publication Order of Anthologies
| Naked Came the Manatee | (1997) |
| A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora | (2000) |
| The Year’s Best Science Fiction: Eighteenth Annual Collection | (2001) |
| Reading the Bones | (2004) |
| Whispers in the Night | (2007) |
| The Darker Mask | (2008) |
| The Living Dead 2 | (2010) |
| Assassin and Other Stories | (2010) |
| Super Stories of Heroes and Villains | (2013) |
| Long Hidden | (2014) |
| The End is Nigh | (2014) |
| The End is Now | (2014) |
| The End Has Come | (2015) |
| Atlanta Noir | (2017) |
| Whose Future Is It? | (2018) |
| Mythic Journeys: Retold Myths and Legends | (2019) |
| Hex Life | (2019) |
| Dominion: An Anthology of Speculative Fiction from Africa and the African Diaspora | (2020) |
| Don’t Turn Out the Lights | (2020) |
| Body Shocks | (2021) |
| Revelations: Horror Writers for Climate Action | (2022) |
| Other Terrors | (2022) |
| South Central Noir | (2022) |
| Africa Risen | (2022) |
| New Suns 2 | (2023) |
| Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror | (2023) |
| Christmas and Other Horrors | (2023) |
| The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fifteen | (2024) |
More About Tananarive Due
Tananarive Due, a distinguished author in the realms of speculative fiction and horror, has made a significant impact with her thought-provoking and socially conscious narratives. Born on January 5, 1966, in Tallahassee, Florida, Due’s upbringing was steeped in the richness of African American culture and the values of social activism, influences that deeply inform her writing.
Raised in a family where storytelling and education were prized, Due’s early exposure to the power of narrative was profound. Her parents, civil rights activists and educators, instilled in her a deep appreciation for history and the arts. This environment fostered her burgeoning talent for writing, a skill she nurtured throughout her youth.
Due’s academic journey took her to Northwestern University, where she studied journalism, a discipline that honed her skills in research and storytelling. Her time as a journalist provided a unique lens through which she would view the world, a perspective that adds depth and realism to her fiction.
The launch of her literary career was marked by the publication of her first novel, “The Between,” in 1995. This debut was a clear indication of Due’s talent for blending supernatural elements with themes of family, survival, and the African American experience. Her works often delve into the realm of the speculative, yet they remain grounded in the realities of human emotion and societal issues.
Due’s acclaimed “African Immortals” series, beginning with “My Soul to Keep,” showcases her unique ability to weave rich, character-driven stories with broader themes of cultural heritage and eternal life. Her writing is not merely entertainment; it is a dialogue with the reader about history, identity, and the human condition.
In addition to her novels, Due has contributed to the world of short fiction and non-fiction, and she is a respected voice in discussions about diversity in speculative fiction. Her work is celebrated for its inclusivity and its challenge to conventional genre boundaries.
Tananarive Due’s contribution to literature extends beyond her published works. As an educator and speaker, she has influenced a new generation of writers and thinkers. Her writing, imbued with the lessons of the past and the possibilities of the future, continues to inspire and provoke thought, securing her place as a pivotal figure in contemporary speculative fiction.