Bones at the Crossroads
$25.01
- Paperback
560 pages
- Release Date
25 August 2026
Summary
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
In the sequel to the “unforgettable” (People) fantasy debut Blood at the Root, a Black teenager with magical powers returns to Caiman University only to find new dangers and new secrets.
The first edition paperback of Bones at the Crossroads features custom designed edges with spellbinding art.
It’s Homecoming season at Caiman University, and all seventeen-year-old Malik Baron wants to do is be a regular college student…or as…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593711972 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0593711971 |
| Author: | LaDarrion Williams |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Labyrinth Road |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 560 |
| Release Date: | 25 August 2026 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm |
| Series: | Blood at the Root |
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Critics Review
“This thrilling sequel lives up to its promise….The novel’s smooth integration of action and introspection keep the pages turning, and threads of romance, family, history, and personal integrity come together, well, rather magically. A great pick for fans of magic school stories.” —Common Sense Media
“A story as magically cool as it is emotionally heated.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Williams emphasizes heartfelt messages about the importance of Black men’s mental health and fostering a queer-inclusive community….A cliff-hanger ending ensures that readers will return to Caiman University in a heartbeat.” —Booklist
About The Author
LaDarrion Williams
LaDarrion Williams is a Los Angeles-based playwright, filmmaker, author, and screenwriter. His work aims to cultivate a new era of Black fantasy, creating space and agency for Black characters and stories in fresh and fantastical ways.
He is a resident playwright and co-creator of The Black Creators Collective. His play UMOJA premiered on the West Coast in January 2022, and he produced North Hollywood’s first Black playwrights festival at the Waco Theater Center.
Blood at the Root is his first novel. A viral and award-winning short film based on the same concept is available on YouTube and Amazon Prime.
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