Lisa J. Smith Libros

Sarah Strange is a normal teenager with annoying siblings and a crush on two boys, Mal and Kierlan, who happen to be her best friends. But Sarah also has visions of a place where dragons darken the sky and feast on humans. When Sarah confides in Mal and Kierlan about her visions, she discovers her friends are not who they seem. They are part of the Night World. And they believe Sarah must help establish peace and harmony between humans and creatures of the Night World to stave off the apocalypse. And if Sarah’s visions are any indication of the danger, destruction, and devastation that the apocalypse will bring, there is no time to lose…

A trilogy bind-up by bestselling author L.J. Smith, centered around a perilous board game with lethal outcomes.

The fourth book in the New York Times bestselling series by L.J. Smith. The Ripper is the fourth book in L.J. Smith’s bestselling Stefan’s Diaries series, which reveals the backstory of brothers Stefan and Damon from The Vampire Diaries series. This paperback features cover artwork from the hit CW TV series The Vampire Diaries, starring Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder. Twenty years have passed since Stefan Salvatore last saw his brother, Damon. Now living in a remote town in England, far away from the haunting memories of Mystic Falls, Stefan is finally able to start over. But when news from London reaches Stefan of a brutal killer on the loose—who goes by Jack the Ripper—Stefan suspects that the murders are the work of a vampire…his brother. Full of dark shadows and surprising twists, the fourth book in the New York Times bestselling Stefan’s Diaries series raises the stakes for the Salvatore brothers as they face new loves, old treacheries, and unimaginable threats. Fans of L. J. Smith’s New York Times bestselling Vampire Diaries series as well as the hit television show won’t be able to put the latest Salvatore adventure down.

Night World Volume 2 includes books four through six of the New York Times bestselling series by the author of The Vampire Diaries. Vampires, werewolves, witches, shapeshifters -- they live among us without our knowledge. Night World is their secret society, a secret society with very strict rules. And falling in love breaks all the laws of the Night World. In Dark Angel, Gillian is saved from drowning by her guardian angel. Only visible to Gillian, Angel will fulfill her heart's every desire. But when Angel starts making strange and sinister requests, Gillian must question who he truly is and where he came from. Armed with a wooden stake, martial arts, and the will to resist a vampire's mind control, Rashel struggles to avenge her mother's death in The Chosen. Then she meets Quinn, her soulmate, who is part of the world she has vowed to destroy. Hannah receives notes warning her of incredible danger in Soulmate. But if death is her destiny, is the Lord of the Night World's love strong enough to save her?

The strange power: Kaitlyn is an artist, but not an ordinary one; everything she draws comes true. When she is invited by Dr Xetes, a scientist who is studying psychic abilities, to join his school of "talented individuals" in California, Kaitlyn is only too happy to go. There she meets Rob, a healer, and Gabriel, a dark lone wolf, who apparently wants nothing to do with her. But with so much supernatural energy going around, it's hardly surprising that the psychics soon develop a telepathic link that can't be broken. The Possessed: Having learned the dark secrets of the psychic institute, Kaitlyn and her new friends are on the run, not even daring to contact their parents or old friends. As the group hide-out together they grow closer and Kaitlyn finally discovers Gabriel's dark secret: he's a psychic vampire. In order to survive he needs to drain other people's life-force, but he's been holding back to keep others safe. Kaitlyn offers herself as a source - and finds the experience not entirely un-enjoyable. The Passion: Back at the lab, captured like animals, Kaitlyn and her friends are still in danger from the evil Dr Xetes. To escape they will need to face the true meaning of what their psychic link really means. But Kaitlyn is battling with an internal conflict too: Rob or Gabriel? Sunlight or darkness? She'll need to search her heart for the answer.

When Jenny Thornton and her six friends open the white box given to her by the mysterious Julian, they discover a strange game and enter a house of horrors full of their worst nightmares, where they must triumph or die

Includes:Book 7 - HuntressBook 8 - Black DawnBook 9 - WitchlightVampires, werewolves, witches, shapeshifters - they live among us without our knowledge. Night World is their secret society, a secret society with very strict rules. And falling in love breaks all the laws of the Night World.The apocalypse is drawing near. But four Wild Powers can save the world from the impending doom. Circle Daybreak, an underground organization with both Night World and human members, is searching for the four who can stop the darkness.A vampire hunter - who is half vampire - stalks her own kind to protect humans in Huntress.In Black Dawn, Maggie stumbles upon an old Night World kingdom where the ruling vampire prince is both an enemy and an ally.And Circle Daybreak hires Keller, a shapeshifting panther, to guard a new Wild power in Witchlight. But when Keller falls in love with the Wild Power's soulmate, her love could destroy everything...

Cassie must turn to her dark side to rescue the Circle, a coven of witches that has been possessed by evil spirits.

Collects titles 7 to 9 of the Night World series.

GIFTED AND CURSED Kaitlyn Fairchild has always felt like an outsider in her small hometown. Her haunting eyes and prophetic drawings have earned her a reputation as a witch. But Kait's not a witch: She's a psychic. Tired of being shunned, Kait accepts an invitation to attend the Zetes Institute, where she can have a fresh start and study with other psychic teens. Learning to hone her abilities with four other gifted students, Kait discovers the intensity of her power -- and the joy of having true friends. But those friendships quickly become complicated when Kait finds herself torn between two irresistible guys. Rob is kind and athletic, and heals people with his good energy. Gabriel is aggressive and mysterious, a telepath concealing his true nature as a psychic vampire, feeding off of others' life energy. Together, Rob and Gabriel's opposing forces threaten the group's stability. Then one of the experiments traps the five teens in a psychic link. A link that threatens their sanity and their lives. And Kaitlyn must decide whom to trust...and whom to love.

Vampires, werewolves, witches, shapeshifters -- they live among us without our knowledge. Night World is their secret society, a secret society with very strict rules. And falling in love breaks all the laws of the Night World. In Secret Vampire, Poppy thought the summer would last forever. Then she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Now Poppy's only hope for survival is James, her friend and secret love. A vampire in the Night World, James can make Poppy immortal. But first they both must risk everything to go against the laws of Night World. Fugitives from Night World, three vampire sisters leave their isolated home to live among humans in Daughters of Darkness. Their brother, Ash, is sent to bring the girls back, but he falls in love with their beautiful friend. Two witch cousins fight over their high school crush. It's a battle between black magic and white magic in Spellbinder.

A love triangle that will span eternity… The year is 1864 and the Civil War rages on. But seventeen-year-old Stefan Salvatore is fighting a battle all his own. Engaged to marry someone he does not love, Stefan falls for a mysterious girl named Katherine. With her gleaming curls and mischievous brown eyes, Katherine is beautiful and seduction…but she also harbors a dark secret: She’s a vampire.Based on the popular CW TV show inspired by the bestselling novels, Stefan’s Diaries reveals what really happened between Stefan, Damon, and Katherine—and how the Vampire Diaries love triangle began.(Note: This book is written by a ghostwriter)

The first great value bind-up edition of L J Smith's compelling witchcraft sequence...

The drama and intrigue continues for the Salvatore brothers in the fifth book of the heart-stopping Stefan's Diaries series, inspired by events on the hit television show The Vampire Diaries!

Faced with a vampire intent on avenging Katherine's death by destoying the Salvatore brothers, Stefan and Damon find help in a coven of witches

Elena rises from the dead and awakens the vampire brothers, Stefan and Damon, to help her save her beloved town from an inexplicable evil.

A new beginning... When Stefan Salvatore's first love turned him into a vampire, his world—and his soul—were destroyed. Now he and his brother, Damon, must flee their hometown, where they risk being discovered...and killed.The brothers head to New Orleans, looking for safe haven. But the city is more dangerous than they ever imagined, full of other vampires—and vampire hunters. Will Stefan's eternal life be forever damned?Based on the popular CW TV show inspired by the bestselling novels, Stefan's Diaries reveals the truth about what really happened between Stefan, Damon, and Katherine - and how the Vampire Diaries love triangle began.(Note: This book is written by a ghostwriter)

Includes:Book 1 - Secret VampireBook 2 - Daughters of Darkness Book 3 - Spellbinder Vampires, werewolves, witches, shapeshifters -- they live among us without our knowledge. Night World is their secret society, a secret society with very strict rules. And falling in love breaks all the laws of the Night World.In Secret Vampire, Poppy thought the summer would last forever. Then she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Now Poppy's only hope for survival is James, her friend and secret love. A vampire in the Night World, James can make Poppy immortal. But first they both must risk everything to go against the laws of Night World.Fugitives from Night World, three vampire sisters leave their isolated home to live among humans in Daughters of Darkness. Their brother, Ash, is sent to bring the girls back, but he falls in love with their beautiful friend.Two witch cousins fight over their high school crush. It's a battle between black magic and white magic in Spellbinder.

Betrayed by a member of her psychic team just as they plan to escape Mr. Zete's clutches, Kaitlyn finds herself alone and determined to rescue her friends. This gripping conclusion of L.J. Smith’s romantic horror trilogy showcases her bravery and resilience as she navigates treacherous circumstances. The story explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the strength of the human spirit in the face of darkness, culminating in a thrilling finale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

The 6 first titles of the Vampire Diaries series. Contains: The Awakening AND The Struggle The Fury AND The Reunion Nightfall, Shadow Souls.

Volume 2 contains Dark Angel, The Chosen, Soulmate of the Night World series.

ALL THE SECRETS AND LORE OF THE NIGHT WORLD -- NOW IN ONE SPELLBINDING BOOK! You loved Secret Vampire and are counting down to the Strange Fate apocalypse. But who was the first made vampire? How do you properly greet a witch? And why are shapeshifters and werewolves rivals? Test your Night World knowledge with questions from the series; get the inside information about the clans, the soulmate principle, Circle Daybreak, and the four Wild Powers; and take quizzes to find out how you fit in to the Night World. Best of all, L.J. Smith shares her inspiration for the series, answers the questions you've been asking, and even reveals fun facts about herself in this official guide. Plus, look for the sneak peek at the dramatic conclusion to the series, Strange Fate!

The circle's power has lured her home Forced to move from sunny California to gloomy New England, Cassie longs for her old life. Even so, she feels a strange kinship to a terrifying group of teens who seem to rule her school. Initiated into the coven of witches that's controlled New Salem for hundreds of years, she's drawn into the Secret Circle, a thrill that's both intoxicating and deadly. But when she falls for the mysterious and intriguing Adam, Cassie must choose whether to resist temptation or risk dark forces to get what she wants—even if it means that one wrong move could ultimately destroy her.

Stefan Salvatore has come to terms with being a vampire. The events of the past few months have sobered him, and the fog of his own blood lust has begun to lift. He travels to New York City to start a new life, one that does not require him to kill humans to survive. Instead he feeds off of animals in Central Park. But the quiet life he envisioned is jolted when he runs into his brother Damon, who has convinced New York high society that he is Italian royalty. While Stefan is regaining his humanity, Damon has completely lost his. Stefan will do whatever it takes to protect Damon from himself, but there is another villain present. A vampire that seeks revenge for a death the Salvatores are responsible for. Stefan and Damon will have to work together to fight the greatest evil yet.

In 'Secret Vampire', Poppy is dying. Her best friend, James can offer her eternal life - as a vampire. One kiss and she sees into his soul. But can she follow him into death ... and beyond? In 'Daughters of Darkness', there are three sisters with a secret, on the run from their cruel and ruthless brother. Can their new human friend Mary Lynette resist the powerful charm of their brother -and save the sisters and herself from a deadly fate at the hands of a werewolf? In 'Enchantress', Blaise is irrestistible. She's lethal. She bewitches boys for sport. then she meets a boy who matters to her cousin. Thea. They become rivals in love. It's Thea's white magic against Blaise's black magic. They're both breaking the rules. But it's Thea who risks expulsion from the Night World ...

Keep your enemies close. . . . For the first time since moving to New Salem, Cassie Blake finally feels normal. She's dating her soul mate, Adam, and making new friends in town. But between the secret coven of witches she calls her best friends and the incredible power she holds within her, Cassie is leading a far from ordinary life. The Circle is being hunted by an unknown enemy resistant to their magic—and anyone could be the next victim. No one knows who to trust or who to fear. Will Cassie be able to save the Circle . . . and herself? Or will her choices break it apart forever?

Eighteen-year-old Elena Gilbert journeys to the Dark Dimension with Damon and Matt in hopes of rescuing her vampire boyfriend, Stefan Salvatore, from imprisonment, and once again they face the sinister Shinichis.

After a seemingly ordinary day is disrupted by a California earthquake, the Hodges-Bradley children face unexpected challenges. It's been a year and a half since they helped the sorceress Morgana Shee close the last gateway to the perilous Wildworld, a mystical parallel universe filled with legends and threats. As they navigate the aftermath of the quake, the children must confront the lingering effects of their past adventures and the potential re-emergence of dangers from the Wildworld.

The vampire love triangle that spawned hundreds of thousands of fans-and inspired a major new dramatisation shown on ITV2 concludes in this powerful final volume of The Vampire Diaries. In Midnight, golden girl Elena Gilbert is back from the Dark Dimension, having successfully freed her vampire boyfriend Stefan Salvatore from imprisonment. Saving Stefan had an unlikely consequence: his vampire brother Damon Salvatore has become a mortal. While the trio reels from this latest twist, they must still deal with the demons that have taken over Elena's hometown, Fell's Church. MIDNIGHT takes Elena, Stefan, and Damon to their darkest moments yet... Danger, romance, and paranormal mystery will keep readers fascinated with this captivating finale to the New York Times bestselling series.

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The danger, romance, and mystery continue in the third installment of Smith'sbestselling Vampire Diaries series.

Profiles two vampire brothers--Damon, who is so determined to make Elena his queen of darkness that he would kill his brother to possess her, and Stefan, who desperately seeks the power to destroy Damon.

Presents the first two volumes in the Vampire Diaries series, in which popular and beautiful high school senior Elena finds herself torn between two vampire brothers, the dark and brooding Stefan who wants to protect her from the horrors of his past and the dangerously attractive Damon, who is determined to use her to get revenge on his brother

The New York Times bestselling series continues .....

The New York Times bestselling series continues .....

Elena: the golden girl, the leader, the one who can have any boy she wants. Stefan: brooding and mysterious, he seems to be the only one who can resist Elena, even as he struggles to protect her from the horrors that haunt his past. Damon: sexy, dangerous, and driven by an urge for revenge against Stefan, the brother who betrayed him. Determined to have Elena, he'd kill to possess her. Collected here in one volume for the first time, volumes one and two of The Vampire Diaries, the tale of two vampire brothers and the beautiful girl torn between them.

The past is never far. . . . Elena Gilbert and her friends saved Fell's Church from evil spirits, but the town's freedom came at a price: Damon Salvatore's life. Now, with nothing standing in their way, Elena and Stefan can finally be together. So why can't Elena stop dreaming of Damon? As Elena's feelings for Damon grow, a new darkness is brewing in Fell's Church. Elena has been to hell and back, but this demon is like nothing she's ever seen. Its only goal is to kill Elena and everyone she loves.

When Claudia Hodges-Bradley meets a fox, she knows it will be an extraordinary day. Not just any fox, this vixen is the magical familiar of the sorceress Morgana Shee. For years, Morgana has guarded the solitary gate between Earth and the Wildworld, a shimmering parallel universe where legends still live. She alone holds the secret of the mirrors that serve as the last surviving passage to enchantment. But Morgana has been betrayed and imprisoned in the Wildworld, and the fox is determined to recruit Claudia and her siblings for the rescue mission

When she is diagnosed with a terminal illness, Poppy is astounded when her best friend, James, reveals that he is a vampire and has always loved her, and Poppy is forced to choose between dying young and becoming a vampire.

Now that the lethal properties of Elena's blood have been discovered, Stefan has been risking it all to destroy the almighty Old Ones. But when Elena is almost killed in a car accident--one that was very clearly not an accident at all--she realizes that the most deadly Old One is determined to take her down. And he just might be powerful enough to do it...

To save the two vampire brothers who love her, Elena Gilbert sacrificed her life. Now that a supernatural force has brought Elena back from the dead, all handsome, brooding Stefan wants is to keep her safe. But when he is lured away from Fell's Church, sleek, powerful Damon seizes his chance to win Elena over, unaware of the danger they're both in. A malevolent being has infiltrated the town and is growing stronger. Able to possess Damon at will, the creature is also drawn to Elena and the new power she has acquired. But it's after more than Elena's power: It thirsts for her death. Elena's story continues in shadow souls!

Elena finally realises what her destiny is and which brother she wants to spend eternity with.

The 6 first titles of the Vampire Diaries series. Contains: The Awakening AND The Struggle The Fury AND The Reunion Nightfall, Shadow Souls.

"Life is better than ever, Elena and her friends can't wait to attend Dalcrest College. But when students start to disappear from campus, suddenly every new acquaintance is a potential enemy"--Page 2 of cover.

A phenomenally popular vampire romance sequence - now showing on ITV2 - from the best selling author of Night World, L. J. Smith. Elena Gilbert is once again at the centre of magic and danger beyond her imagining. And once more, Stefan isn't there to help! Elena is forced to trust her life to Damon, the handsome but deadly vampire who wants Elena, body and soul. They must journey to the slums of the Dark Dimension, a world where vampires and demons roam free, but humans must live as slaves of their supernatural masters. Damon's brother, the brooding vampire Stefan whom Elena loves, is imprisoned here, and Elena can only free him by finding the two hidden halves of the key to his cell. Meanwhile, the tension between Elena and Damon mounts until Elena is faced with a terrible decision: which brother does she really want to be with? The drama, danger and star-crossed love that fills each Vampire Diaries book is in full effect here, with Elena Gilbert once again filled with supernatural powers.

The 6 first titles of the Vampire Diaries series. Contains: The Awakening AND The Struggle The Fury AND The Reunion Nightfall, Shadow Souls.

Two vampire brothers compete for high stakes--the love of Elena Gilbert, a beautiful high school senior who is searching for excitement.

New York Times bestselling series This special paperback TV tie-in edition of the first book in L.J. Smith’s New York Times bestselling The Vampire Diaries series features cover artwork from the hit CW TV show based on the book, starring Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder. Elena Gilbert is a high school golden girl, used to getting what she wants. And who she wants. But when the boy she’s set her sights on—the handsome and haunted Stefan—isn’t interested, she’s confused. She could never know the real reason Stefan is struggling to resist her: Stefan is a vampire, and Elena’s in danger just by being around him. What’s more, Stefan’s dark, dangerous vampire brother Damon has just arrived in town. And wherever Damon goes, trouble always follows. Fans of The Vampire Diaries TV show will find this book packed with the same kind of heart-stopping suspense, fierce romances, and jaw-dropping surprises that they know and love, all brought to life by New York Times bestselling author L.J. Smith.

To be used with the book Unsung Heroes, the Vietnam War Casualties and Facts We Forgot to Remember. This guide builds critical thinking skills with probing analytical questions about each chapter. When completed, the guide provides an overview of America, Germany (Hitler), Cuba, Japan, China, Russia, and Indochina (Vietnam) and the political ideologies that fueled their leaders. With comparison and contrast activities, "Why?" and "How?' questions, the reader will develop an understanding of the era before and during the Vietnam War era, and see how and what changed within American culture during that time, and the real reasons for the conflict in Vietnam. Includes ideas for activities and community service projects to honor veterans and especially Vietnam War casualties.

Nightworld – die geheime Welt der Vampire In der geheimen Welt der Vampire, Hexen und Werwölfe herrschen strenge Regeln:1. Kein Mensch darf je von ihrer Existenz erfahren.2. Kein Geschöpf der Dunkelheit darf sich je in einen Menschen verlieben. Sonst wartet der sichere Tod … Doch: It’s so easy to fall in love … Maggie Neely kommt einem grauenvollen Komplott auf die Spur: Die Mächte des Bösen wollen die Alleinherrschaft über die Welt erlangen! Kann ihre Liebe zu Prinz Delos, dem unwiderstehlichen Herrscher des Schattenreichs, das Unheil noch abwenden?

Nightworld – die geheime Welt der Vampire In der geheimen Welt der Vampire, Hexen und Werwölfe herrschen strenge Regeln:1. Kein Mensch darf je von ihrer Existenz erfahren.2. Kein Geschöpf der Dunkelheit darf sich je in einen Menschen verlieben. Sonst wartet der sichere Tod … Doch: It’s so easy to fall in love … Rashel Jordan ist jung, atemberaubend schön – und eine eiskalte Vampirjägerin! Erbarmungslos verfolgt sie nur ein Ziel: Endlich jenen Blutsauger zur Strecke zu bringen, der einst ihre Mutter tötete. Da verliebt sie sich in Quinn – einen Vampir mit einem dunklen Geheimnis …

Елена - "золотая" девочка, гордость школы и королева выпускного бала, постепенно погружается в темный омут вампирских тайн. Стефан - ее герой, темноволосый красавец, в отчаянии пытается защитить Елену от своего жестокого брата. Но для этого он должен нарушить клятву и поддаться обуревающей его жажде человеческой крови. Дамон - порочный брат Стефана, желает отбить его возлюбленную, сделав ее своей Королевой Теней. Ему нужна Елена, и он пойдет на все, чтобы добиться ее тела. И заполучить ее душу. Дневники вампира: история смертельной схватки братьев-вампиров за прекрасную Елену, разрывающуюся между ними.

Vampirgirl Jez hat längst mit der Nachtwelt gebrochen, als eine Hiobsbotschaft sie zurückholt: Uralte Mächte drohen die gesamte Welt zu vernichten! Und ausgerechnet Jez soll einen der vier auserkorenen Retter unter den Wesen der Nacht aufspüren. Ein dramatischer Wettlauf mit der Zeit beginnt, der Jez mit ihrer Vergangenheit – und ihrem Seelengefährten konfrontiert ...

Night World - die Geschöpfe der Nacht sind wieder zurück In der geheimen Welt der Vampire, Hexen und Werwölfe herrschen strenge Regeln: Erstens – kein Mensch darf je von ihrer Existenz erfahren! Zweitens – kein Geschöpf der Dunkelheit darf sich je in einen Menschen verlieben! Sonst wartet der sichere Tod ... Doch: It’s so easy to fall in love … Mysteriöse Nachrichten warnen Hannah vor einem grauenvollen Ereignis – denn die beiden mächtigsten Vampire der Nachtwelt haben es auf sie abgesehen. Doch während sich der faszinierend schöne Thierry in sie verliebt hat, brennt die grausame Maya Redfern vor Eifersucht und will nur eines: Hannahs Tod! Ist Thierrys Liebe stark genug, um das Böse abzuwenden?

"Jestli je chceš zpátky, vydej se na hon za pokladem. Ale nezapomeň: Jestli prohraješ, cena bude vysoká!" To byla poslední slova, která Julian pronesl předtím, než zmizel s Tomem a Zachem ve Světě stínů. Jenny a její přátelé musí vstoupit na území nepřítele a tam ho zničit. Vybaveni kouzelnými runami míří k bráně, za kterou je může čekat utrpení, nebo dokonce smrt. Zakázaná Hra se chýlí ke konci, cesta do pekel se otevírá... Závěrečný díl napínavé série od autorky Upířích deníků L. J. Smithové.

Der Magische Zirkel Trilogie . 3 Gebundene Ausgaben

Der Magische Zirkel Trilogie . 3 Gebundene Ausgaben

Pro Cassie a kruh čarodějnic, jehož je součástí, je těžké si představit, že by život v New Salemu mohl být ještě horší. Na skupinu totiž útočí mocní lovci čarodějnic rozhodnutí je zničit jednoho po druhém. A Cassiina poloviční sestra Scarlett nebude klidná, dokud nebude mít právoplatné místo v Kruhu – i kdyby měla Cassie zabít, aby je získala. Jediná naděje Kruhu je Kniha stínů Cassiina otce – prastarý průvodce světem temné magie. Ale Cassie brzo zjistí, že otevření této knihy má dalekosáhlé následky. Ona sama bude muset bojovat proti temnotě uvnitř sebe. A jakmile zlo jednou vypustila, bude těžké mu uniknout… -- 1. vydání

Prvé štyri diely populárnej série, ktorá sa zameriava na životy mladých dospievajúcich, ktorí sa ocitajú v zložitých situáciách spojených s nadprirodzenými bytosťami, najmä upírmi. Hlavnou postavou je Elena Gilbertová, ktorá sa snaží vyrovnať so stratou svojich rodičov a zložitými vzťahmi v malom meste. V priebehu príbehu sa stretáva s tajomným Stefanom Salvatore a jeho bratom Damonem, ktorí obaja skrývajú temné tajomstvá. Témy lásky, priateľstva, obetovania a boja medzi dobrom a zlom sú v príbehu výrazne prítomné. Postavy sa vyvíjajú a čelí výzvam, ktoré testujú ich morálne hodnoty a vzťahy. Kniha skúma aj dynamiku medzi ľuďmi a nadprirodzenými bytosťami, pričom sa zaoberá otázkami identity a prijatia.

Tieňový muž Julian sa vrátil a s ním aj nová Hra. Priatelia Jenny miznú jeden po druhom a ostávajú po nich iba papierové figúrky. Jenny musí nájsť Julianovu tajnú skrýšu a zachrániť svojich priateľov zo Sveta tieňov skôr, ako bude neskoro. Zakázaná Hra pokračuje. Kto bude víťaz a kto porazený? Julian je späť… a nenechá ju uniknúť. Zvrátená Hra pokračuje. Kto bude víťaz a kto porazený?

Sie sind jung – sie sind smart – und sie sind Hexen! Ein jahrhundertealter Hexenzirkel zieht Cassie in seinen Bann. Doch es gibt eine dunkle Macht, die alles zu zerstören droht. Wird Cassie ihre magische Liebe opfern, um das Überleben der Hexen zu sichern? Cassie hat im Hexenzirkel eine neue Heimat gefunden. Doch dann fühlt sie sich wie durch ein magisches Band zum smarten Adam hingezogen – der ausgerechnet mit Diana zusammen ist! Als die intrigante Faye Cassies Gefühle bemerkt, nutzt sie eiskalt ihre Chance: Sie erpresst Cassie, um Anführerin der Hexen zu werden – und setzt eine tödliche schwarze Macht frei...

Für die Leute von Fell's Church ist Elena tot - umgekommen bei einem Autounfall und viel zu früh aus ihrer Mitte gerissen. Doch Elena lebt, ist in ein Schattenreich verdammt, seitdem sie das Blut der Vampire getrunken hat. Nachts fühlt sie die grenzenlose Einsamkeit, die sie von nun an begleiten wird, der Preis für ihre Liebe zu Stefan. Aber vielleicht musste Elena dieses dunkle Schicksal auf sich nehmen. Denn so spürt sie plötzlich die tödliche Gefahr, die den Bewohnern von Fell's Church droht - und hat endlich Macht, zusammen mit Stefan und Damon, gegen das Böse zu kämpfen...