Subtitled, ‘Father of Witches, Lord of the Crossroads,’ this book explores the way in which the figure of ‘the Devil’ has historically been, and continues to be, an impactful presence in the occult.
 
Song of the Dark Man is a book in dialogue with contempoary notions in witchcraft of ‘the Devil’ as a presence that, once approached and successfully contacted, can enhance the abilities of a witch. Approaching the Dark Man from a predominantly British and Irish perspective, Mason investigates both the history and folklore of this figure in the first part of the book, before delving into more detail on how modern witches experience and work with the legacy of this enigmatic deity.
 
‘Darragh Mason has given us a bold book. He leads us across the land’s broad hills to suddenly fall into hidden depths and through the old tales to discover haunting stories-all in pursuit of that strange being we seek and yet also fear: the Dark Man, the Dark God. A masterpiece: a gem not only for the witch within us all but also for the dreamer.’ - Christina Oakley Harrington, founder of Treadwell’s Books
 
Rochester: Destiny Books, 2024. Paperback, 187 pages. New.