Two sisters, Molly and Clara, uncover a dark secret connected to a local legend.
Author
Mary Downing Hahn
20 books in the catalog
Mary Downing Hahn has 20 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly suspense, mystery and supernatural. The titles we've reviewed span 1982 to 2017.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 10–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Parents most often flag frightening scenes — see each review below for specifics.
A girl staying with her aunt in an old house hears strange noises and discovers a hidden room and a mystery.
A young girl named Megan moves to a new town and encounters a mysterious, unsettling presence in the woods. The atmosphere becomes increasingly eerie.
A young girl named Sarah moves to a new town and discovers a haunted house with a tragic past.
During World War II, a young girl named Maddy befriends a Jewish boy hiding in her town.
Two sisters spend a summer at their grandmother's isolated house, encountering unsettling events.
Two cousins, Molly and Nate, spend a summer at their aunt's old house and encounter unsettling events and ghostly encounters.
Two siblings are sent to live with their aunt in a creepy old house with a dark past.
Anna spends a summer on her grandparents' farm, experiencing rural life and discovering a hidden secret. She learns about family history and her own identity.
A young girl named Anna experiences a series of unsettling events throughout the year, particularly around Halloween, hinting at supernatural occurrences.
A young girl named Sarah travels back in time to the Wild West and meets a charming outlaw named Eli.
A girl named Amanda travels back in time to inhabit the body of her ancestor, Andrew, in the past.
Two sisters on vacation in Spain are kidnapped, leading to a suspenseful and dangerous ordeal.
Two girls, Ashley and Phyllis, discover a mysterious doll in an abandoned garden, leading to unsettling events.
A young girl becomes increasingly frightened by a mysterious man who seems to be following her.
A girl's summer vacation takes a mysterious turn when she discovers a hidden diary and uncovers secrets about her family and a local legend.
A young girl writes a story about her classmates, which is then published, leading to unexpected consequences and revelations.
In a small town, a young girl named Minna encounters a mysterious old woman and a strange cat, leading her into a world of witchcraft.
A former waiter recounts his experiences serving the ultra-rich in Beverly Hills, offering a behind-the-scenes look at opulence, excess, and the eccentricities of his clientele.
A young girl named Eryn discovers a hidden world and a connection to a magical forest after her mother's death.
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