L.J. Smith Books in Order

L.J. Smith is the New York Times #1 Bestselling author of The Vampire Diaries, The Secret Circle, The Forbidden Game, Dark Visions, Wildworld, and Night World series. She has penned over two dozen books for children and young adults, each one a labor of love. Based in the Bay Area of California, L.J. draws inspiration from her lush surroundings, where a vibrant garden bursting with roses and other flowers serves as her serene sanctuary. A nature enthusiast, she often escapes to a secluded cabin in the Point Reyes National Seashore, where she can hike through forests, walk along beaches, and connect with the great outdoors. Her eclectic interests include collecting angels, antique boxes, and rare children's literature. A passionate advocate for strong female characters, L.J. is also a part of the Velociraptor Sisterhood, a community of readers and writers who share her enthusiasm for empowering women in literature.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by L.J. Smith

  • #1
    Night World: The Ultimate Fan Guide(2009)
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  • #1
    Avalanche (By: Arthur J. Roth)(1979)
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  • #2
    The Cheerleader / Deadly Offer (By: Caroline B. Cooney)(1985)
    Amazon
  • #3
    Blind Date (By: R.L. Stine)(1986)
    Amazon
  • #4
    Twisted (By: R.L. Stine)(1987)
    Amazon
  • #5
    The Nightmare Man (By: Tessa Krailing)(1988)
    Amazon
  • #6
    The Lifeguard (By: Richie Tankersley Cusick)(1988)
    Amazon
  • #7
    Beach House (By: R.L. Stine)(1989)
    Amazon
  • #8
    Party Line (By: A. Bates)(1989)
    Amazon
  • #9
    Prom Dress (By: Lael Littke)(1989)
    Amazon
  • #10
    The Baby-Sitter (By: R.L. Stine)(1989)
    Amazon
  • #11
    My Secret Admirer (By: Carol Ellis)(1989)
    Amazon
  • #12
    April Fools (By: Richie Tankersley Cusick)(1990)
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  • #13
    Funhouse (By: Diane Hoh)(1990)
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  • #14
    Beach Party (By: R.L. Stine)(1990)
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  • #15
    The Boyfriend (By: R.L. Stine)(1990)
    Amazon
  • #16
    The Foggiest (By: David Belbin)(1990)
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  • #17
    The Baby-Sitter II (By: R.L. Stine)(1991)
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  • #18
    The Snowman (By: R.L. Stine)(1991)
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  • #19
    The Accident (By: Diane Hoh)(1991)
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  • #20
    Sister Dearest (By: D.E. Athkins)(1991)
    Amazon
  • #21
    The Girlfriend (By: R.L. Stine)(1991)
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  • #22
    Freeze Tag (By: Caroline B. Cooney)(1992)
    Amazon
  • #23
    The Window (By: Carol Ellis)(1992)
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  • #24
    Fatal Secrets (By: Richie Tankersley Cusick)(1992)
    Amazon
  • #25
    The Perfume (By: Caroline B. Cooney)(1992)
    Amazon
  • #26
    The Invitation (By: Diane Hoh)(1992)
    Amazon
  • #27
    Mirror, Mirror (By: D.E. Athkins)(1992)
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  • #28
    The Fever (By: Diane Hoh)(1992)
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  • #29
    Hit And Run (By: R.L. Stine)(1992)
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  • #30
    The Train (By: Diane Hoh)(1992)
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  • #31
    The Ripper (By: D.E. Athkins)(1992)
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  • #32
    The Cemetery (By: D.E. Athkins)(1992)
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  • #33
    The Waitress (By: Sinclair Smith)(1992)
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  • #34
    Halloween Night (By: R.L. Stine)(1993)
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  • #35
    Dream Date (By: Sinclair Smith)(1993)
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  • #36
    The Baby-Sitter 3 (By: R.L. Stine)(1993)
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  • #37
    The Dead Girlfriend (By: R.L. Stine)(1993)
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  • #38
    The Hitchhiker (By: R.L. Stine)(1993)
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  • #39
    The Phantom (By: Barbara Steiner)(1993)
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  • #40
    The Stranger (By: Caroline B. Cooney)(1993)
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  • #41
    The Yearbook (By: Peter Lerangis)(1994)
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  • #42
    Twins (By: Caroline B. Cooney)(1994)
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  • #43
    The Hunter(1994)
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  • #44
    Silent Witness (By: Carol Ellis)(1994)
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  • #45
    Call Waiting (By: R.L. Stine)(1994)
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  • #46
    The Watcher (By: Lael Littke)(1994)
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  • #47
    Halloween Night II (By: R.L. Stine)(1994)
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  • #48
    The Chase(1994)
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  • #49
    The Diary / Let Me Tell You how I Died (By: Sinclair Smith)(1994)
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  • #50
    I Saw You That Night! (By: R.L. Stine)(1994)
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  • #51
    The Kill(1994)
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  • #52
    The Witness (By: R.L. Stine)(1994)
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  • #53
    Driver's Dead (By: Peter Lerangis)(1994)
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  • #54
    Camp Fear (By: Carol Ellis)(1994)
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  • #55
    Night School (By: Caroline B. Cooney)(1995)
    Amazon
  • #56
    The Babysitter IV (By: R.L. Stine)(1995)
    Amazon
  • #57
    The Boy Next Door (By: Sinclair Smith)(1995)
    Amazon
  • #58
    The Body (By: Carol Ellis)(1995)
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  • #59
    The Mummy (By: Barbara Steiner)(1995)
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  • #60
    The Surfer (By: Linda Cargill)(1995)
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  • #61
    Hide and Seek (By: Jane McFann)(1995)
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  • #62
    Blood Curse (By: Janice Harrell)(1995)
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  • #63
    The Claw (By: Carmen Adams)(1995)
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  • #64
    Amnesia (By: Sinclair Smith)(1995)
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  • #65
    Spring Break (By: Barbara Steiner)(1996)
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  • #66
    The Stalker (By: Carol Ellis)(1996)
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  • #67
    Prom Date (By: Diane Hoh)(1996)
    Amazon
  • #68
    The Bride (By: D.E. Athkins)(1996)
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  • #69
    Sweet Sixteen (By: Francesca Jeffries)(1996)
    Amazon
  • #70
    Double Date (By: Sinclair Smith)(1996)
    Amazon
  • #71
    Second Sight (By: Sinclair Smith)(1996)
    Amazon
  • #72
    Homecoming Queen (By: John Hall)(1997)
    Amazon
  • #73
    Mysterious Christmas Tales (By: Gillian Cross,Robert Swindells,Susan Price)(1999)
    Amazon
  • #74
    X-Isle (By: Peter Lerangis)(2003)
    Amazon
  • #75
    Demon (By: Samantha Lee)(2003)
    Amazon
  • #76
    The Dark 2 (By: Linda Cargill)(2004)
    Amazon
  • #77
    Return to X-Isle (By: Peter Lerangis)(2004)
    Amazon
  • #78
    Defriended (By: Ruth Baron)(2013)
    Amazon
  • #79
    Identity Theft (By: Anna Davies)(2013)
    Amazon
  • #80
    Wickedpedia (By: Chris Van Etten)(2014)
    Amazon
  • #81
    The Dark: v. 1 (By: Linda Cargill)(2020)
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  • #1
    The Night of the Solstice(1987)
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  • #2
    Heart of Valor(1990)
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About L.J. Smith

L.J. Smith is the New York Times #1 Bestselling author of The Vampire Diaries, The Secret Circle, The Forbidden Game, Dark Visions, Wildworld, and Night World series. She has penned over two dozen books for children and young adults, each one a labor of love. Based in the Bay Area of California, L.J. draws inspiration from her lush surroundings, where a vibrant garden bursting with roses and other flowers serves as her serene sanctuary. A nature enthusiast, she often escapes to a secluded cabin in the Point Reyes National Seashore, where she can hike through forests, walk along beaches, and connect with the great outdoors. Her eclectic interests include collecting angels, antique boxes, and rare children's literature. A passionate advocate for strong female characters, L.J. is also a part of the Velociraptor Sisterhood, a community of readers and writers who share her enthusiasm for empowering women in literature.

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