The Vampire Diaries books in order A series by L. J. Smith
The Vampire Diaries series by L. J. Smith has 6 books, from The Awakening (1991) to Shadow Souls (2010). Read it in order, starting with The Awakening.
Reading order: 1 The Awakening (1991) · 2 The Struggle (1991) · 3 The Vampire Diaries: The Fury (1991) · 4 The Vampire Diaries: Dark Reunion (1992) · 5 The Return: Nightfall (2009) · 6 Shadow Souls (2010)
Updated September 2026
All 6 The Vampire Diaries books in order
- 1.
The Awakening (1991)
- 2.
The Struggle (1991)
- 3.
The Vampire Diaries: The Fury (1991)
- 4.
The Vampire Diaries: Dark Reunion (1992)
- 5.
The Return: Nightfall (2009)
- 6.
Shadow Souls (2010)
The Vampire Diaries FAQ
- How many The Vampire Diaries books are there?
- There are 6 The Vampire Diaries books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the The Vampire Diaries books in?
- In publication order, starting with The Awakening (1991): 1 The Awakening (1991) · 2 The Struggle (1991) · 3 The Vampire Diaries: The Fury (1991) · 4 The Vampire Diaries: Dark Reunion (1992) · 5 The Return: Nightfall (2009) · 6 Shadow Souls (2010).
- What is the first The Vampire Diaries book?
- The Awakening (1991).
- What is the latest The Vampire Diaries book?
- Shadow Souls (2010).
- Is the Vampire Diaries series finished?
- There have been no new The Vampire Diaries books since 2010; L. J. Smith died in 2025.
- Did L. J. Smith write other series?
- Yes: Night World.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.