The Vampire Diaries: Stefan's Diaries #4: The Ripper

The fourth book in the New York Times bestselling series by L.J. Smith.

The Ripper is the fourth 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 digital edition features cover artwork from the hit CW TV series The Vampire Diaries, starring Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder.

Twenty years have passed since Stefan Salvatore last saw his brother, Damon. Now living in a remote town in England, far away from the haunting memories of Mystic Falls, Stefan is finally able to start over. But when news from London reaches Stefan of a brutal killer on the loose—who goes by Jack the Ripper—Stefan suspects that the murders are the work of a vampire...his brother.

Full of dark shadows and surprising twists, the fourth 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.

This time, the brothers' rivalry will define the fate of 1888 London.

• Historical Fantasy: Journey back to 1888 London, where the gaslit streets of Whitechapel hide a secret far more terrifying than the headlines suggest.
• The Salvatore Brothers: Explore the dark and complex history between Stefan and Damon, long before the events of Mystic Falls changed their lives forever.
• Supernatural Mystery: When the infamous Jack the Ripper begins his reign of terror, Stefan must hunt down the killer, even if it means confronting the monster he believes his own brother has become.
• Vampire Diaries Prequel: A must-read for fans of the hit TV show and bestselling books, this novel reveals a pivotal chapter in Stefan Salvatore's long and tormented life.