"A finely honed work that always engages and frequently surprises." -- New York Times Book Review

"Due masterfully maintains suspense all the while delineating her characters with a psychological realism that makes the unbelieble credible." -- Washington Post Book World

"This novel of horror and the supernatural has an intriguing and suspenseful plot." -- Booklist

"An extraordinary work of humane imagination...Call it magic realism with soul. The closest compatriot of The Between is Toni Morrison's Beloved. Not shabby." -- Locus

"Due's first novel, a skillful blend of horror and the supernatural, poses questions about life and identity that transcend racial boundaries." -- Publishers Weekly

"An intriguing first novel...neatly plotted and smoothly told." -- Kirkus Reviews

"An irresistible page-turner." -- Emerge

"The Between weaves the real and the surreal into a compelling tapestry of suspense and horror. A masterful debut." -- Connie Briscoe, author of Sisters & Lovers

"Until now, African-American fiction has lacked a major horror writer. Tananarive Due fills that gap. Her intriguing plot holds readers in suspense until she neatly and profoundly ties together all the threads in the final three pages." -- Palm Beach Post

"Due's finely written, offbeat story is a provocative exploration into the fragile distinctions of reality." -- Oceanside Blade-Citizen

"The Between is a powerful debut." -- Southern Book Trade