Authors: L. J. Smith
JOHN DIVOLA
L. J. SMITH
has written a number of bestselling books and series for young adults, including The Vampire Diaries (now a hit TV show), The Secret Circle, The Forbidden Game, Night World, and the #1
New York Times
bestselling Dark Visions. She is happiest sitting by a crackling fire in a cabin in Point Reyes, California, or walking the beaches that surround that area. She loves to hear from readers and hopes they will visit her updated website at www.ljanesmith.net.
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The Vampire Diaries novels
VOL. I: THE AWAKENING
VOL. II: THE STRUGGLE
VOL. III: THE FURY
VOL. IV: DARK REUNION
THE RETURN VOL. 1: NIGHTFALL
THE RETURN VOL. 2: SHADOW SOULS
THE RETURN VOL. 3: MIDNIGHT
THE HUNTERS VOL. 1: PHANTOM
THE HUNTERS VOL. 2: MOONSONG
THE HUNTERS VOL. 3: DESTINY RISING
Stefan’s Diaries novels
VOL. 1: ORIGINS
VOL. 2: BLOODLUST
VOL. 3: THE CRAVING
VOL. 4: THE RIPPER
VOL. 5: THE ASYLUM
VOL. 6: THE COMPELLED
The Secret Circle novels
THE INITIATION AND THE CAPTIVE PART I
THE CAPTIVE PART II AND THE POWER
THE DIVIDE
THE HUNT
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The Vampire Diaries: The Hunters: Destiny Rising.
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