Announcing: The Going Down, by Duncan Barford
Sul Books is thrilled to announce the upcoming publication of a new work of magical fiction: The Going Down, by occultist and psychodynamic counsellor Duncan Barford.
The Going Down is a compelling and haunting esoteric novel about friendship, relationships, and the power of the underworld to heal. When longtime friends Bailey and Steve perform a final ritual in a house they once shared, the dead and the underworld haunt their lives and challenge their friendship. And when Steve’s girlfriend is drawn in, a dark secret binding Bailey finally comes to light.
Expertly written, The Going Down is not just a work of beautiful fiction but also a transformative work of magical dreaming. One of our editors says of The Going Down:
“Besides being a haunting story, it’s one of the very few works of fiction I’ve read that accurately reflects how magic actually happens and how it really affects our lives.”
The Going Down will release on 8 April, 2025 through our Sphinx imprint. It will retail for 17.50 US (print) and 10.00 US (epub and kindle). Before its release date, it can be pre-ordered at a 20% discount on the retail price with code BARFORD25.
(please note that pre-orders are shipped upon publication and are fulfilled with priority over regular orders).
About the author of The Going Down:
Duncan Barford is a writer and podcaster exploring the intersections between magick, spirituality, psychology, and the paranormal. His previous publications include Occult Experiments in the Home, The Magick of a Dark Song, and (with Alan Chapman) The Baptist’s Head Compendium. He lives and works as a psychodynamic counsellor in Sussex, UK.