The Compelled

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The sixth book in the New York Times bestselling series by L.J. Smith.The Compelled is the sixth and final 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.Stefan Salvatore has always had an uneasy relationship with his brother Damon. But when Damon is taken captive by Samuel--a vampire from Katherine's past bent on revenge--Stefan is determined to rescue him before it is too late...even if it means seeking help from the most unlikely of places. Stefan forms a tentative alliance with a coven of witches in order to save his brother, only to learn that Samuel's end game is far more sinister then they could have imagined. With Samuel on the brink of securing unlimited power, the brothers are in for their deadliest battle yet.Full of dark shadows and surprising twists, the sixth and final 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. To save Damon, Stefan must forge a dangerous alliance and confront a past that's still out for blood. A Story of Brotherhood: Stefan and Damon's fragile bond is put to the ultimate test when one brother must risk everything to save the other from a fate worse than death. Witches and Vampires: Faced with an impossible enemy, Stefan strikes a bargain with a coven of witches, drawing him into a world of dark magic and uncertain loyalties. A Dark Revenge Plot: Discover the truth behind Samuel, a powerful vampire from Katherine Pierce's past who is determined to make the Salvatore brothers pay for her death. Historical Fantasy Meets True Crime: The Salvatore brothers navigate the shadowed streets of 19th-century London, where Samuel's vendetta frames Damon for the infamous Jack the Ripper murders.