First published 2011
Elena has brought Stefan back from the Dark Dimension, but her vampire love remains weakened from his imprisonment. Meanwhile, mysterious magic has stripped Damon of his vampire nature, leaving him desperately human. Determined to reclaim his immortal powers, Damon plans to return to the hellish realm they just escaped. His reckless journey goes wrong when Bonnie gets pulled along into the darkness with him. Stefan and Elena race to save their friend from the supernatural prison. Back in Fell's Church, Matt and Meredith face their own crisis as malevolent spirits invade their town. One child after another falls under demonic influence, and the possession spreads like a plague. The two friends must uncover the source of this evil before their entire community succumbs. What they discover about the origin of these dark forces will shake them to their core. The battle for Fell's Church becomes a fight for the souls of everyone they care about.
Genres: fantasy, supernatural, young-adult, paranormal
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Fell's Church, Dark Dimension
567 pages · Hardcover · HarperTeen
Content warnings: violence