Author

L. J. Smith

15 books · 7 series

L. J. Smith was an American author of young adult fiction, best known for The Vampire Diaries series, which was later adapted into a television show. Smith's other books include the Night World and The Secret Circle series, and several titles reached the New York Times Best Seller list. Smith died in March 2025.

Sources: Wikipedia · Open Library

All books

15 books

1991

  1. The Initiation / The Captive Part I

    The Secret Circle · Book 1

  2. The Awakening

    The Vampire Diaries · Book 1

  3. The Struggle

    The Vampire Diaries · Book 2

  4. The Fury

    The Vampire Diaries · Book 4

1994

  1. The Forbidden Game

    The Forbidden Game · Book 1

1998

  1. Dark Visions

    Dark Visions · Book 1

2007

  1. The Awakening / the Struggle

    The Vampire Diaries · Book 1

2008

  1. Midnight

    The Vampire Diaries: The Return · Book 3

2009

  1. Night World, No. 3

    Night World · Book 3

  2. Shadow Souls

    The Vampire Diaries · Book 7

  3. Nightfall

    The Vampire Diaries: The Return · Book 1

  4. Night World: The Ultimate Fan Guide

    Standalone

2011

  1. Origins

    The Vampire Diaries: Stefan's Diaries · Book 2

  2. The Ripper

    The Vampire Diaries: Stefan's Diaries · Book 4

Undated

  1. The Captive Part II / The Power

    The Secret Circle · Book 2