# Event Details - **Event Name**: LADARRION WILLIAMS: ASHES AT THE ALTAR - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us as we welcome LADARRION WILLIAMS on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 at 6:00 PM to celebrate the highly anticipated finale to the bestselling BLOOD AT THE ROOT series ASHES AT THE ALTER ABOUT THE BOOK: "Williams' writing makes explicitly clear to readers the allegories that represent well-grounded concepts of grief, loss, healing, and the otherworldly challenges of being a Black teen in the midst of intergenerational traumas. A hard-fought happy ending." -- Kirkus Reviews At a hidden magical HBCU a teen boy must confront evil spirits, family secrets and tested loyalties. In this haunting finale to the New York Times bestselling Blood at the Root trilogy, bloodlines, betrayal, and legacy collide in a battle that may cost everything. Malik Baron has learned a lot since he first came to Caiman University: History is power. Family is more than just blood. You can't escape your past. And magic always comes with a price. But nothing he's been taught could have prepared him for what this semester will bring. Even after he risked it all to trap the evil spirit Marinette that has been possessing his mother, her power continues to grow. And with her and the Bokors still at large, the cracks in the magical community have reached a breaking point. Just as Malik begins to get to know his father's family, the Bonclairs' power is challenged, leaving him to decide where his loyalties lie. And it's not just the future of Caiman at stake, but the very magic that runs in his veins. In the propulsive and emotional conclusion to this powerful trilogy, the future and the family Malik has fought so hard to build and protect is in greater danger than ever. But with the power of ancestors and the strength of his loved ones behind him, can he fight for what the world has always said is impossible for a Black boy like him--a happy ending? ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Hailing from the small town of Helena, Alabama, LaDarrion Williams is a self-taught playwright, filmmaker, author, and screenwriter committed to shaping a new era of Black fantasy. His theatrical work has garnered attention at notable venues, including the Echo Theatre Playwrights Lab, the Great Plains Theatre Conference in Omaha, TSU’s Black and Latino Playwrights Festival, and the Boise Contemporary Theater BIPOC Playwrights Festival. Beyond theater, LaDarrion has directed three short films featured on YouTube and made his mark as a debut author with Blood at the Root, a New York Times and USA Today Bestseller. Through storytelling across multiple mediums, he continues to craft narratives that amplify Black voices, history, and imagination. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/memphis/ladarrion-williams-ashes-at-the-altar/200030664256907 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, theatre, entertainment, business, conferences, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 12 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Memphis - **state**: TN - **country**: United States - **location**: 387 Perkins Ext, Memphis, TN, United States, Tennessee 38117 - **lat**: 35.11992 - **long**: -89.91064 - **full address**: 387 Perkins Ext, Memphis, TN, United States, Tennessee 38117 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: LADARRION WILLIAMS: ASHES AT THE ALTAR - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9374cbb764c150d73aaa82b9d8e92c0440374c4e7f9ce6463cf71f98075dd46a-rimg-w1200-h628-dc986848-gmir?v=1788653167 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is LADARRION WILLIAMS: ASHES AT THE ALTAR being held? - **A:** LADARRION WILLIAMS: ASHES AT THE ALTAR takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 387 Perkins Ext, Memphis, TN, United States, Tennessee 38117. - **Q**: Who is organizing LADARRION WILLIAMS: ASHES AT THE ALTAR ? - **A:** LADARRION WILLIAMS: ASHES AT THE ALTAR is organized by Novel Memphis. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** LADARRION WILLIAMS: ASHES AT THE ALTAR is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Memphis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Through their support, our story continues. We hope you enjoy our new novel." } ] } ] ```