Book Four: Solitude (A. Saltzman)

Everything is in transition following the events of Ineffable. Diana must learn to cope with two newborn babies and her grief over the loss of her husband, Alaric. Elena must adjust to becoming a vampire. And everyone has to cope with the chaos Alaric created when he outed the vampires and their supporters to the Mystic Falls Council and local church leaders. As well as the appearance of a new mysterious villain is introduced who seems intent on destroying everything.

Follows Season 4 of The Vampire Diaries.