How to Hang a Witch books in order

Q: "How many books are in the How to Hang a Witch series?"

"There are two books in the How to Hang a Witch series, published between 2016 and 2017."

Q: "What is the first book in the How to Hang a Witch series?"

"The first book in the How to Hang a Witch series is How to Hang a Witch, published in 2016."

Q: "How does Adriana Mather's real ancestry connect to the series?"

"Mather is a direct descendant of Cotton Mather, a key figure in the Salem witch trials. She used this personal history as the foundation for the series, grounding the fictional curse in real genealogy."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	How to Hang a Witch	2016	Adriana Mather	Buy
2	Haunting the Deep	2017	Adriana Mather	Buy

The How to Hang a Witch series begins with Samantha Mather, a teenager who moves to Salem, Massachusetts, only to discover that her family’s connection to the witch trials has lasting consequences. The first book (2016) mixes high school social dynamics with genuine historical detail about 1692 Salem.

Haunting the Deep (2017) takes the story in a new direction, connecting Samantha to another historical tragedy. The series appeals to readers who like their YA with real-world anchors and a touch of the supernatural.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the How to Hang a Witch series?

There are two books in the How to Hang a Witch series, published between 2016 and 2017.

What is the first book in the How to Hang a Witch series?

The first book in the How to Hang a Witch series is How to Hang a Witch, published in 2016.

How does Adriana Mather's real ancestry connect to the series?

Mather is a direct descendant of Cotton Mather, a key figure in the Salem witch trials. She used this personal history as the foundation for the series, grounding the fictional curse in real genealogy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order