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The Night World series by L. J. Smith consists of thirteen young adult fantasy novels published between 1996 and 2012. The series centers on a secret society of supernatural beings, including vampires, witches, werewolves, and shapeshifters, who live among humans without revealing their true identities. This hidden world operates under two core rules: humans must not learn of the Night World’s existence, and no member may fall in love with a human. The narrative explores the consequences of these rules, focusing on the tensions that arise when personal desires conflict with the obligations of the Night World. The stories examine themes such as identity, loyalty, and the risks associated with relationships that challenge established boundaries. The series is set within a structured supernatural society where the actions of individuals can impact the entire Night World.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  1. Cover of Secret vampire

    Secret vampire

    1996 · L. J. Smith

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  2. Cover of Daughters of Darkness

    Daughters of Darkness

    1996 · L. J. Smith

    A 1996 novel by L. J. Smith. Three sisters, Rowan, Kestrel, and Jade, with supernatural grace move next door to Mark and Mary-Lynnette Carter in…

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  3. Cover of Dark Angel

    Dark Angel

    1996 · L. J. Smith

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  4. Cover of Spellbinder

    Spellbinder

    1996 · L. J. Smith

    Blaise, an evil witch, longs to get her way with Eric Ross, while Thea, Blaise's cousin, uses white magic in an attempt to save Eric from destruction.

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  5. Cover of Black Dawn

    Black Dawn

    1997 · L. J. Smith

    Delos, a vampire, puts Maggie Neely in a dungeon but then frees her because he loves her. Even so, she may not be out of danger.

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    Huntress

    1997 · L. J. Smith

    Jez, who is half vampire, struggles to remain loyal to the human she loves while being irresistibly drawn to a seductive vampire. Her dual heritage…

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    The Chosen

    1997 · L. J. Smith

    Vampire Slayer follows Rashel Jordon, a young woman who hunts vampires in Boston, seeking revenge for her mother's death. She is skilled with a…

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  8. Cover of Witchlight

    Witchlight

    1998 · L. J. Smith

    Witchlight is a 1998 novel by L. J. Smith in which Keller, a shapeshifter, is falling in love with Galen, though he is destined to be the Witch…

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  9. Cover of Dark Angel, The Chosen, Soulmate

    Dark Angel, The Chosen, Soulmate

    2008 · L. J. Smith

    A three-story collection set in the Night World, a secret society of vampires, werewolves, witches, and shapeshifters where falling in love breaks…

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  10. Cover of Night World No. 1

    Night World No. 1

    2008 · L. J. Smith

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  11. Cover of Strange Fate

    Strange Fate

    2012 · L. J. Smith

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  12. Cover of Night World No. 1

    Night World No. 1

    Year unknown · L. J. Smith

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  13. Cover of Soulmate

    Soulmate

    Year unknown · L. J. Smith

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Night World books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Secret vampire”.

How many books are in the Night World series?

We list 13 books by L. J. Smith , published between 1996–2012.

Where can I buy the Night World books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.