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The Vampire Diaries books in order

by L. J. Smith · 10 books listed so far · Young adult

Last checked: September 24, 2026, against harpercollins.com

  1. 1 The Awakening book cover by L. J. Smith

    The Awakening

    1991 · Book

    Start hereFirst book in the main order, first published in 1991.
  2. 2 The Struggle book cover by L. J. Smith
  3. 3 The Fury book cover by L. J. Smith
  4. 4 Dark Reunion book cover by L. J. Smith
  5. 5

    The Return: Nightfall

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  6. 6

    The Return: Shadow Souls

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  7. 7

    The Return: Midnight

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  8. 8

    The Hunters: Phantom

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  9. 9

    The Hunters: Moonsong

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  10. 10

    The Hunters: Destiny Rising

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The series at a glance

Wikidata lists the publisher as Hachette.

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Wikidata lists a publication date of 1991 for the series.

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What the story is

Wikidata lists the genre as vampire fiction, horror fiction and fantasy.

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Beyond the books

Wikidata lists The Vampire Diaries (television series).

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