The Bones Fall in a Spiral: A Necromantic Primer

Providing more than fifty exercises, rituals, spells, and recipes, this book teaches you how to honor and work magically with the dead. Mortellus shares the history and power of death magic while also demonstrating its ability to bring comfort and connection. They show you a variety of ways to build a meaningful and safe practice, from using necromantic tools and instruments, to understanding the very nature of a soul.

The Bones Fall in a Spiral dispels misconceptions about necromancy, helps you ethically work with spirits and remains, and provides a book of shades–an extensive spell book featuring step-by-step instructions. Explore correspondences, devotions, sigils, rites, and healing magic. Discover how to help the dying cross over, set up an altar, investigate the paranormal, protect yourself and more. This deeply researched and respectful book empowers you to learn from the dead and become a guardian of the liminal spaces between our world and theirs. 

This book will be released in three editions. All editions measure 6”x9”. 

Paperback Edition

An unlimited perfect bound paperback with glossy laminate cover is scheduled for release on October 3, 2023. 

Hardcover Edition

A black casebound book with black foil stamping, black head and tail bands, and black end sheets will be released alongside the paperback edition. Please note: we are expecting a delay in the shipment of hardcovers. This edition is expected to ship by the first week of November.

Legacy Edition

An extremely limited run featuring a full smyth-sewn hand binding with goatskin leather and a high quality acid free paper stock. If you are interested in placing your name on the list for the legacy edition of this title, please send an email to info@crossedcrowbooks.com.