Elena Gilbert is back from the dead, but she's come back changed-with new-found powers and blood that is irresistible to vampires, including Stefan and Damon Salvatore, the two vampire brothers who love her. Unfortunately, it's not just vampires who are drawn to her. Darkness is infiltrating Fell's Church and taking over the minds of young girls. Even worse, a demon has taken possession of Damon, causing him to turn on his brother, Elena's friends, and even on Elena herself. The first four volumes of The Vampire Diaries are classics of thrilling paranormal romance, landing on national bestseller lists and selling well over half a million copies. This volume begins a new trilogy in the breathtaking saga.