The first book in the New York Times bestselling series by L.J. Smith.

Origins is the first 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.

Set in mid-19^th century Mystic Falls, Virginia, three teenagers enter a torrid love triangle that will span eternity. Brothers Stefan and Damon Salvatore are inseparable until they meet Katherine, a stunning, mysterious woman who turns their world upside down. Siblings turned rivals, the Salvatores compete for Katherine's affection, only to discover that her sumptuous silk dresses and glittering gems hide a terrible secret: Katherine is a vampire. And she is intent on turning them into vampires so they can live together--forever.

Full of dark shadows and surprising twists, the first 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.

Author: L. J. Smith, Kevin Williamson &. Julie Plec
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Harperteen
Published: 11/02/2010
Series: Vampire Diaries: Stefan's Diaries #1
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 8.25h x 5.34w x 0.68d
ISBN: 9780062003935
Audience: Young Adult

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 141179 / Vampire Diaries: Stefan's Diaries: Origins

About the Author
Smith, L. J.: -

L. J. Smith has written over two dozen books for young adults, including The Vampire Diaries, now a hit TV show. She has also written the bestselling Night World series and The Forbidden Game, as well as the #1 New York Times bestselling Dark Visions. She loves to walk the trails and beaches in Point Reyes, California, daydreaming about her latest book.

Kevin Williamson &. Julie Plec: -

Kevin Williamson is the show runner and executive producer of The Vampire Diaries. His credits include the critically acclaimed television series Dawson's Creek and the blockbuster horror franchise Scream.

Julie Plec is the co-show runner and executive producer of The Vampire Diaries. She was most recently a writer-producer of the fan-favorite television series Kyle XY.