'Blood at the Root' Author Teases New Book Series

Fantasy author LaDarrion Williams teased a new book project on X, hinting that he has begun work on his fourth novel.

Williams shared the update on X, writing, “Ummm. How do we do this ish again…???? Anyways, Book IV under wraps. 👑🐦‍⬛.”

Ummm.

How do we do this ish again…????

Anyways, Book IV under wraps.

👑🐦‍⬛ pic.twitter.com/68tVxckycj

— LaDarrion Williams (@ItsLaDarrion) February 28, 2026

Some fans wondered whether the new book would continue Williams’ Blood at the Root trilogy. One user replied, “Wait, Book IV? I thought it was gonna be a trilogy! Not that I’m complaining though😊😊😊.”

Williams later clarified in a reply that the new project is unrelated to the trilogy, writing, “Nah, new series.”

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Last month, Williams revealed the cover and release date for Ashes at the Altar, the final installment in his Blood at the Root trilogy. In a post on X, he shared a teaser that read, “They say magic always comes with a price, but I guess now it’s time to pay it back in blood.” – Malik Baron What to expect in Ashes at the Altar: More family secrets More school drama Epic battle scenes Raw conversations about healing and grief And new members of the Bonclair family A major death that will change Caiman U forever

In stores 9.15.2026 Preorder your copy now!”

“They say magic always comes with a price, but I guess now it’s time to pay it back in blood.” – Malik Baron

What to expect in Ashes at the Altar:

More family secrets
More school drama
Epic battle scenes
Raw conversations about healing and grief
And new members of the Bonclair… pic.twitter.com/Z2sCzlnMvD

— LaDarrion Williams (@ItsLaDarrion) February 20, 2026

Speaking about writing the series, Williams shared his journey on X.

The author explained that his journey to create Blood at the Root began in 2019, “In 2019 I came up with an idea about a Black kid from my hometown going to a magical HBCU.”

The following year, everything changed, “In 2020 where the world was shut down, I filmed a short film while sleeping in my car. When Hollywood told me no, I turned it into a book, and it became a bestseller and was on major TV outlets.”

Williams continued, “Today, I’m officially saying goodbye to Malik Baron. This character has been with me through it all. He’s weathered so many storms, so much judgment and ridicule, but as he always reminds me, he’s apart of something way bigger. I’m gonna miss this knuckle head. But here’s to many more Black stories in fantasy where WE ALL get to be the heroes. #BloodattheRoot”

Ashes at the Alter is available for preorder now, with an expected publication date of September 15, 2026.

The first two books in the trilogy, Blood at the Root and Bones at the Crossroad are available now.