Best Vampire Fiction

Vampire related series fiction has gained popularity over the last decade or two, and for good reason. Vampire fiction almost always includes romance, inner conflict, struggles between good and evil, and characters that see people for who they really are rather than what’s on the surface. Paranormal abilities and immortality are another great aspect, giving writers the chance to use their creativity and create a world where the impossible is possible.

As a fan of vampire fiction, I have read a fair amount of it. However, there are so many options available now that I have not had the opportunity to read, though many titles are on my to-read list. As I experience more, I will update this list. Subscribing to my blog will ensure that you receive notification as new posts are added.

Here are my ‘Best Vampire Fiction’ recommendations. I hope you enjoy them too!

Young Adult

(also enjoyable for mature audiences)

Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

• Vampire Academy (2007) Get your copy here!
• Frost Bite (2008) Get your copy here!
• Shadow Kiss (2008) Get your copy here!
• Blood Promise (2009) Get your copy here!
• Spirit Bound (2010) Get your copy here!
• Last Sacrifice (2010) Get your copy here!
• Note: Some sexual context, advised for ages 14 and up 
• Note: Led to the spin-off series titled Bloodlines, see below

Bloodlines by Richelle Mead

• Bloodlines (2011) Get your copy here!
• The Golden Lily (2012) Get your copy here!
• The Indigo Spell (2013) Get your copy here!
• The Fiery Heart (2013) Get your copy here!
• Silver Shadows (2014) Get your copy here!
• The Ruby Circle (2015) Future work included for your convenience
• Note: Some sexual context, advised for ages 14 and up 
• Note: A Spin-off from the Vampire Academy Series, see above

The Vampire Diaries 

The Vampire Diaries by L.J.Smith

• The Awakening (1991) Get your copy here!
• The Struggle (1991) Get your copy here!
• The Fury (1991) Get your copy here!
• Dark Reunion (1991) Get your copy here!
• Note: Some sexual context, advised for ages 14 and up
• Note: This series is separated into 5 parts
• Note: The best in the series were those written by L.J. Smith

The Vampire Diaries: The Return by L.J. Smith

• Nightfall (2009) Get your copy here!
• Shadow Souls (2010) Get your copy here!
• Midnight (2011) Get your copy here!
• Note: Some sexual context, advised for ages 14 and up 

The Vampire Diaries: The Hunters by Anonymous Ghostwriter

• Phantom (2011) Get your copy here!
• Moonsong (2012) Get your copy here!
• Destiny Rising (2012) Get your copy here!
• Note: Some sexual context, advised for ages 14 and up

The Vampire Diaries: Salvation by Ghostwriter

• Unseen (2013) Get your copy here!
• Unspoken (2013) Get your copy here!
• Unmasked (2014) Get your copy here!
• Note: Some sexual context, advised for ages 14 and up 

The Vampire Diaries: Stefan’s Diaries by Ghostwriters

• Origins (2010) Get your copy here!
• Bloodlust (2011) Get your copy here!
• The Craving (2011) Get your copy here!
• The Ripper (2011) Get your copy here!
• The Asylum (2012) Get your copy here!
• The Compelled (2012) Get your copy here!
• Note: Some sexual context, advised for ages 14 and up 
• Note: A prequel based on the TV series, not the novels

The Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer

• Twilight (2006) Get your copy here!
• New Moon (2006) Get your copy here!
• Eclipse (2007) Get your copy here!
• Breaking Dawn (2008) Get your copy here!
• Or, Get The Complete Collection Here!
• Note: Some sexual context, advised for ages 14 and up
• Note: I know, I know…but I couldn’t leave out the obvious

The Silver Kiss by Annette Curtis Klause 

• (Single Book – 1999) Get your copy here!

Dracula by Bram Stoker 

• (Single Book – 1897) Get your FREE copy here!

Mature Audience (Mainstream)

The Sookie Stackhouse Series by Charlaine Harris

• Dead Until Dark (2001) Get your copy here!
• Living Dead in Dallas (2002) Get your copy here!
• Club Dead (2003) Get your copy here!
• Dead to the World (2004) Get your copy here!
• Dead as a Doornail (2005) Get your copy here!
• Definitely Dead (2006) Get your copy here!
• All Together Dead (2007) Get your copy here!
• From Dead to Worse (2008) Get your copy here!
• Dead and Gone (2009) Get your copy here!
• Dead in the Family (2010) Get your copy here!
• Dead Reckoning (2011) Get your copy here!
• Deadlocked (2012) Get your copy here!
• Dead Ever After (2013) Get your copy here!
• Note: Graphic sexual context, advised for ages 18 and up 
• Note: aka ‘The Southern Vampire Series’ and the ‘True Blood Novels’

The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice

• Interview With The Vampire (1976) Get your copy here!
• The Vampire Lestat (1985) Get your copy here!
• The Queen of the Damned (1988) Get your copy here!
• The Tale of the Body Thief (1992) Get your copy here!
• Memnoch the Devil (1995) Get your copy here!
• The Vampire Armand (1998) Get your copy here!
• Merrick (2000) Get your copy here!
• Blood and Gold (2001) Get your copy here!
• Blackwood Farm (2002) Get your copy here!
• Blood Canticle (2003) Get your copy here!
• Or, Get The Complete Collection Here!
• Note: Graphic sexual context, advised for ages 18 and up

The titles listed below are those that I have stuck to because I really enjoyed them in the beginning. The stories are amazing and they are quite addictive in the beginning. However, at some point they turned into predictable and sometimes annoying. Many people enjoy these titles, and I will continue to read them, but my enjoyment in these series has transitioned to curiosity and a need to finish what I started.

Love & Hate (Or is it love to hate?)

House of Night by P.C. Cast & Kristen Cast (Young Adult)

• Marked (2007) Get your copy here!
• Betrayed (2007) Get your copy here!
• Chosen (2008) Get your copy here!
• Untamed (2008) Get your copy here!
• Hunted (2009) Get your copy here!
• Tempted (2009) Get your copy here!
• Burned (2010) Get your copy here!
• Awakened (2011) Get your copy here!
• Destined (2011) Get your copy here!
• Hidden (2012) Get your copy here!
• Revealed (2013) Get your copy here!
• Redeemed (2014) Pre-Order your copy here!
• Note: Some sexual context, advised for ages 14 and up 

Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter by Laurel K. Hamilton (Mature Adult)

• Guilty Pleasures (1993) Get your copy here!
• The Laughing Corpse (1994) Get your copy here!
• Circus of the Damned (1995) Get your copy here!
• The Lunatic Cafe (1996) Get your copy here!
• Bloody Bones (1996) Get your copy here!
• The Killing Dance (1997) Get your copy here!
• Burnt Offerings (1998) Get your copy here!
• Blue Moon (1998) Get your copy here!
• Obsidian Butterfly (2000) Get your copy here!
• Narcissus in Chains (2001) Get your copy here!
• Cerulean Sins (2002) Get your copy here!
• Incubus Dreams (2004) Get your copy here!
• Micah (2006) Get your copy here!
• Danse Macabre (2006) Get your copy here!
• The Harlequin (2007) Get your copy here!
• Blood Noir (2008) Get your copy here!
• Skin Trade (2009) Get your copy here!
• Flirt (2009) Get your copy here!
• Bullet (2010) Get your copy here!
• Hit List (2011) Get your copy here!
• Kiss the Dead (2012) Get your copy here!
• Affliction (2013) Get your copy here!
• Note: Graphic sexual context, advised for ages 18 and up

I am currently working on posting my book reviews for each of these titles, but it will take some time to complete them all. Check back over the next few weeks for my full reviews for these titles. Subscribing to my blog will ensure that you receive updates when new posts are entered.

Do you have any favorites not mentioned here that you’d like to add to the list? Comment below and list your own ‘Best Of Vampire Fiction.’