New York Times bestselling series The Return: Midnight is the seventh book in L.J. Smith s New York Times bestselling Vampire Diaries series*.* Elena Gilbert is back from the Dark Dimension, having successfully freed her vampire boyfriend Stefan Salvatore from imprisonment. Saving Stefan had an unlikely consequence: his vampire brother Damon Salvatore has become mortal. While the trio reels from this latest twist, they must still deal with the demons that have taken over Elena s hometown, Fell s Church. But the battle will take Elena, Stefan, and Damon to their darkest moments yet The Return: Midnight is perfect for fans of the hit CW TV show The Vampire Diaries, as well as fans of the original New York Times bestselling series who can t wait to see what happens next with Elena, Stefan, and Damon.