The Living Blood

The Living Blood is a masterfully crafted supernatural horror and dark fantasy novel by acclaimed author Tananarive Due, and the gripping sequel to her celebrated debut My Soul to Keep. Set in a world where immortality is both a gift and a devastating burden, the story picks up with Jessica Jacobs-Wolde, a woman raising her extraordinary daughter Fana, whose blood holds the miraculous power to heal any disease.

When a dying group of immortal African healers discovers the child, Jessica is thrust into a dangerous collision of ancient secrets, desperate sacrifice, and impossible choices. The novel weaves together themes of motherhood, faith, power, race, and the terrifying cost of miracles, building a narrative that is as emotionally resonant as it is thrillingly dark.

Due's writing is rich, atmospheric, and deeply human. She brings a rare literary depth to the horror genre, creating characters whose pain and love feel utterly real, even as the supernatural world around them escalates toward something vast and unstoppable.

For fans of literary horror, African American speculative fiction, and emotionally complex storytelling, The Living Blood is a standout achievement. This is a book that lingers long after the final page, asking what you would sacrifice to save the people you love.