Description

At Caiman University, Malik Baron has uncovered the power of history, family, and magic—but the knowledge he has gained may not be enough for the trials ahead. As a dangerous spirit’s influence spreads and tensions fracture the magical community, Malik must navigate revelations about his father’s family, shifting loyalties, and a threat that reaches beyond the university itself. Blending African diasporic magic, ancestral power, and the vibrant legacy of an HBCU, this emotionally charged young adult fantasy explores identity, belonging, resilience, and the cost of protecting the people—and future—you love. It is a propulsive and haunting conclusion to a celebrated trilogy about a Black boy fighting to claim a life the world has long told him he could not have.

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paperback

Random House

Published Sep 15, 2026

529 pages

ISBN: 9780593712009

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Details

First Published

2026

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Ashes at the Altar by LaDarrion Williams.

Violence
Supernatural Horror
Family Conflict/Betrayal