The Vampire Diaries Book #6

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The Return: Shadow Souls

Demonic spirits are wreaking havoc in Fell's Church. While Elena's friends Bonnie and Meredith explore the evil that has taken over their town, Elena must rely on Damon to help rescue Stefan. Placing Stefan's life and her own in Damon's hands is a perilous move, but it's the only choice Elena has.

Steven R. McQueen

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Steven R. McQueen stars as Jeremy Gilbert, a troubled teen on a dangerous and self-destructive path since the death of his parents, in The CW's new drama, "The Vampire Diaries."

McQueen has already built an impressive resume of television appearances. He had a recurring role as a musical prodigy on the drama "Everwood," and a leading role in the Disney Channel movie "Minutemen." His guest-starring roles have included series such as "CSI: Miami," "Without a Trace," "Numbers" and "Threshold."

On the big screen, McQueen appeared in the independent film "Club Soda," for which he won the Beverly Hills Film Festival Audience Award for Best Actor. He also has a leading role in the upcoming sci-fi action film "Piranha 3-D," with Elizabeth Shue and Jerry O'Connell.

McQueen is skilled in martial arts, ice hockey, kickboxing and horseback riding.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, McQueen is the grandson of actor Steve McQueen. He has recently relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, for the filming of "The Vampire Diaries."

The Vampire Diaries Book #5

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The Return: Nightfall

Now much more than human, Elena returns with powers and gifts that were bestowed on her in the afterlife. What's more, her blood makes her irresistible to any vampire. Stefan struggles to keep Elena safe, but Damon's insatiable desire for power includes making Elena his princess of darkness. When Stefan is lured away from Fell's Church, Elena is left to choose for herself.

Ian Somerhalder

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Ian Somerhalder plays Damon Salvatore, the elder and far more dangerous of two vampire brothers who share a long and bitter history, in The CW's hit drama "The Vampire Diaries." He has been nominated for a 2010 Teen Choice Award for "Choice TV Villain" for his portrayal of Damon.

Somerhalder is well known for his role as Boone on J.J. Abrams' critically acclaimed drama "Lost." He won the 2005 SAG Award as part of "Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series" and "Lost" won the 2005 Emmy Award for "Best Television Series - Drama." The show was also nominated for the 2004 Golden Globe Award and the 2004 People's Choice Award. Somerhalder returned to "Lost" for several episodes during its final season.

Somerhalder starred in the Sci Fi Channel's "Lost City Raiders," opposite James Brolin. "Lost City Raiders" premiered to record ratings. He also starred in the miniseries "Marco Polo," playing the title character opposite Brian Dennehy and B.D Wong. Written by Ron Hutchinson, the film traces the Venetian adventurer's journey to Mongolia, where he was an envoy to the court of Kubla Khan.

Other film credits include starring in Ellen Kanor's "The Wake," opposite Bijou Phillips; Aaron Wiederspahn's "Sensation of Sight," opposite David Strathairn and Jane Adams; Jim Sonzero's "Pulse," opposite Kristen Bell and Christina Milian; Roger Avary's "The Rules of Attraction," opposite James Van Der Beek, Kate Bosworth, Kip Pardue and Jessica Biel; Irwin Winkler's "Life as a House," opposite Hayden Christensen, Kevin Kline and Kristen Scott Thomas; Martin Guigui's "Changing Hearts," opposite Lauren Holly and Faye Dunaway; and Tony Giglio's "In Enemy Hands," opposite William H. Macy, Jeremy Sisto and Scott Caan.

On stage, Somerhalder starred off-Broadway in Trip Cullman's "Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead," an "unauthorized parody" of Charles Schulz' comic strip "Peanuts" that follows the travails of a grown up Charlie Brown and the original gang as their beloved beagle dies. Somerhalder co-starred with Eddie Kaye Thomas, Eliza Dushku, America Ferrera, Ari Graynor and Logan Marshall-Green.

Somerhalder's other television credits include HBO's "Tell Me You Love Me," the TV movie "Anatomy of a Hate Crime," a leading role in The WB series "Young Americans," and guest starring roles in "CSI," "CSI: Miami," "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit" and "Smallville."