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The Vampire Diaries: The Return: Shadow Souls

By: L. J. Smith
Narrated by: Rebecca Mozo
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New York Times bestselling series

The Return: Shadow Souls is the sixth book in L.J. Smith’s New York Times bestselling Vampire Diaries series.

Elena Gilbert is once again at the center of magic and danger beyond her imagining. And this time, Stefan isn’t there to help. Stefan is held prisoner in the Dark Dimension—a world where vampires and demons roam free, and where humans are at the command of their supernatural betters. To save the man she loves, Elena is forced to trust her life to his handsome, but deadly brother Damon. Damon has never concealed his love for Elena, and as the tension between them rises, Elena must face a terrible decision: which brother does she really want to be with?

The Return: Shadow Souls is perfect for fans of the hit CW TV show The Vampire Diaries, as well as fans of the original New York Times bestselling series who can’t wait to see what happens next with Elena, Stefan, and Damon.

Fantasy Paranormal

Featured Article: Elena Gilbert—The Vampire Diaries Character Guide


Elena Gilbert is at the heart and soul of The Vampire Diaries series by author L. J. Smith. The novels follow her romances and dramas with the Salvatore brothers, Damon and Stefan. Both are vampires who were turned centuries earlier and find their way to Elena's hometown of Fells Church, VA. She is doppelgänger of the vampire who turned the Salvatore brothers nearly 500 years earlier—Katherine von Swartzchild. As the series unfolds, Elena finds herself being pulled between the two brothers.

Featured Article Elena Gilbert The Vampire Diaries Character Guide
Multidimensional Characters • Unpredictable Plot • Entertaining Series • Dark Dimension Setting • Engaging Storyline

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During these uncertain times, it's great to escape with a long book. This book is perfect for that. It's more out there than other titles thus far in the series but both the writing and the performance bring it to life.

Perfect escape book during COVID-19 pandemic

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Cool story, but too long. The narration was irritating at times, but the story was still entertaining.

Entertaining story

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The dark demention is by far the coolest universe created by the Vampire Diaries. If you only listen/read one book of this highly entertaining series this is the one!

Best book of the series!

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I can't believe is it the same writer. Obviously, L.J. Smith has grown enormously as a writer. The characters are far more multi-dimensional and the plot is less predictable. World building is phenomenal. And I am officially kind of in love with Damon. Who would have thought!

When is Midnight coming out on audio book? I can't even imagine it without Rebecca Mozo's terrific narration.

This Trilogy is much better than original

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I loved how much time was put into Damon in this book. I do not understand why she is with Stefan. This book was one of my favorites in the series. I would reccommend it if you enjoy the television series vs. the books. This one felt like it was definitely influenced by the TV series.

Damon damon damon

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