Samantha Mather is a direct descendant of Cotton Mather, famous for his involvement in the Salem Massachusetts Witch trails that lead to the death of many innocent people. Her father has kept her away from Salem all her life for reasons Samantha never understood. Her father’s illness forces them to move back to Salem. Samantha soon learns that her family is not welcomed and that the “Descendants” are leading the charge. They are the descendants of the witches from the trails. Soon, the family members of the “Descendants” begin to get hurt, sick or die. Are the Mathers cursed? Is history going to repeat itself? How to Hang a Witch is a mystery with a great twist. The historical information is fascinating.