Mary Downing Hahn

Mary Downing Hahn is an American author known for her contributions to children's and young adult literature, particularly in the genre of ghost stories. Some of her notable works include "Wait Till Helen Comes," "The Old Willis Place," and "The Ghost of Crutchfield Hall," which often explore themes of friendship and the supernatural. Her writing has garnered a dedicated readership and critical attention over the years.

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Books by Mary Downing Hahn

7 books available

Wait Till Helen Comes
Mary Downing Hahn
4.1 (20k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A malevolent century-old ghost, rising from a fiery past, manipulates a lonely stepsister into a deadly friendship, drawing her ever closer to a watery grave while her stepsiblings race against time to unravel the spectral trap.
The Old Willis Place
Mary Downing Hahn
4.1 (9k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A lonely ghost girl, tied to a crumbling mansion by a spectral secret, finds a chance at freedom when a new living playmate arrives, threatening her ethereal existence.
The Ghost of Crutchfield Hall
Mary Downing Hahn
4.0 (6k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Orphaned Florence seeks refuge in a grand English manor, only to discover her spectral cousin Sophia, a manipulative ghost with a sinister agenda, intends to use her for murder.
Closed for the Season
Mary Downing Hahn
3.9 (6k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Two 13-year-old boys uncover a decades-old murder linked to their new home and an abandoned amusement park, exposing their small town's secrets.
Stepping on the Cracks
Mary Downing Hahn
4.1 (4k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
During WWII, two best friends planning revenge against their bully uncover a secret that upends their black-and-white world, making them face hard truths about their community and themselves.
Look for Me by Moonlight
Mary Downing Hahn
3.8 (3k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A smitten 16-year-old innkeeper's daughter falls for a charming, mysterious guest, only to discover his captivating allure hides a chilling secret and a perilous, ancient curse.
The Dead Man in Indian Creek
Mary Downing Hahn
3.9 (2k) average on GoodreadsThriller
When two boys discover a corpse by Indian Creek, their summer camping trip transforms into a chilling detective hunt as they spy on a suspicious new boyfriend and uncover dark secrets lurking within an antique store.