Join us to celebrate the release of award-winning journalist, radio host, and political analyst Clay Cane's adult fiction debut, Burn Down Master's House, a brilliant work of provocative historical fiction. In the face of a political cycle that seeks to silence and erase, Burn Down Master's House is a rallying cry for the disenfranchised, a reminder of the power of defiance, and a testament to the enduring spirit of resistance. Cane will be in conversation with singer, songwriter, activist, and music executive Tedd Winn. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is requested, not required.

This event is free and open to the public. It will take place in the Ground Floor of the Decatur Library, in the Auditorium. You will need to enter directly into the Ground Floor from the lower level of the parking garage behind the library, as the upper level of the library will be closed.

*This registration page reflects a time and date for this event, which will take place on February 8th at 2 p.m. (originally scheduled for February 9th at 7 p.m.).

ABOUT THE BOOK
In the midst of the Civil War, another war brews among the enslaved who are living and enduring in the shadow of the plantations—imposing monuments to power and tyranny. Their interconnected journeys of rebellion and kinship unite them in a long-seething need for justice. In an ultimate act of revolution, they will get it. Luke, intelligent and literate, and Henri, a man with a strong and defiant spirit, forge an unbreakable bond at Magnolia Row in Virginia. Both seek escape from unimaginable cruelty. And sure as the fires of hell, Luke and Henri will leave their mark, sparking future uprisings. Like Josephine, a young, sharp, and observant girl who wields silence as her greatest weapon. She listens, watches, waits. Her vow is clear: They gonna remember us. There is also Charity Butler, who has successfully fought for her freedom, but battles against a deeply unjust system and a future abolitionist. And finally, Nathaniel, a Black enslaver whose existence disturbs the very nature of bondage. His rule is both fragile and contradictory, setting off a collision of resistance that will shape their fates. When these souls and those of others—oppressed and oppressors alike—collide, a visceral and indelible portrait of love, brutality, betrayal, and identity comes unsparingly to life. Inspired by the true stories of the profoundly courageous men and women who dared to fight back against the barbarism of the era, Burn Down Master’s House is a singular tour de force of a novel—breathtaking in scope, compassion, righteousness, and timely defiance.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Clay Cane is a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist, radio host, and political analyst. More than 3 million listeners tune into The Clay Cane Show on SiriusXM each week, his commentary is heard on television networks such as ABC, MSNBC, FOX and CNN, and his work has been featured in The Washington Post, CNN.com, and BET. He is the author of the instant New York Times bestseller The Grift: The Downward Spiral of Black Republicans from the Party of Lincoln to the Cult, Live Through This, and Burn Down Master’s House. A graduate of Rutgers University, Phi Beta Kappa, with a B.A. in English and African American Studies, he lives outside of New York City.

ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER

Ted Winn is a singer, songwriter, activist, and music executive. While initially rising to prominence as one half of the award-winning gospel duo Ted & Sheri, his solo work showcases a rich blend of contemporary R&B melodies, emotional depth, and lyrical honesty. Mr. Winn is also a weekly co-host on SiriusXM Urban View, Channel 126.