The Vampire Diaries

L .J. Smith’s New York Times bestselling series The Vampire Diaries, and inspiration for the hit CW TV show, gets another addition in this electrifying follow-up to Phantom, the first title in the Hunters arc.

Evil never dies. . . .

After escaping the horrors of the Dark Dimension, Elena and her friends can’t wait to attend Dalcrest College, the beautiful ivy-covered campus where Elena’s parents met. Life with Stefan is better than ever, and with her closest friends Bonnie, Meredith, and Matt by her side, Elena knows it will be their best year yet. Even Damon seems genuinely changed and is getting along with everyone.

But for Elena, moving away from Fell’s Church doesn’t mean she has left her dark past behind. When students start to disappear from campus, every new acquaintance is suddenly a potential enemy. Panic soon spreads and the friends struggle to protect each other.

Then Elena uncovers a long-hidden secret, one that shocks her to the core, and realizes tragedy may be unavoidable. Will Elena outrun her fate? And will it be Stefan or Damon who catches her if she falls?

• A New Supernatural Thriller: Students are disappearing from Dalcrest College, and every new friend could be a deadly enemy. As panic spreads, Elena and her friends must fight to protect each other from the darkness haunting the campus.
• Vampire Brothers: Stefan and Damon Salvatore have finally found peace, but Elena’s presence at college threatens the fragile truce between them. Damon seems changed, but for how long can this new dynamic last?
• A High-Stakes Vampire Romance: When Elena uncovers a shocking secret, she finds herself caught between the two vampires who love her. Will she choose Stefan’s steadfast devotion or Damon’s dangerous passion?
• The Next Chapter of a Hit Series: For fans of the CW show and L.J. Smith’s bestselling books, this installment takes the beloved characters from Fell’s Church to a new setting filled with dangerous magic and impossible choices.