Elizabeth Hoffman Honness McKaughan (June 29, 1904 – 2003), better known as Elizabeth Honness, was an American writer, poet, and writer. Honness authored children's books in the mystery genre. During her career, she published 21 books between 1936 and 1983. Researching archeology for her novels, Honness traveled throughout Italy, Guatemala, and Mexico. She studied the Greco-Roman, Mayan, Etruscan, Nuragic, and Aztec cultures.