The Origins
Lisa Jane Smith's The Origins (2010) is a vampire fiction and horror novel. Key subjects include vampires, man-woman relationships, love and brothers and sisters.
51 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 9 editions across 5 languages. It appeared on the New York Times Paperback Books bestseller list in 2010.
At about 214 pages, most readers finish it in 3–4 hours.
About The Origins
Written in a diary format from the point of view of Stefan Salvatore, recounts how he and his brother Damon were inseparable, until they both fall in love with Katherine, a mysterious woman who wants to turn them both into vampires.
Awards & lists
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Paperback Books, 2010
Quick answers
Who wrote The Origins?
The Origins was written by Lisa Jane Smith and first published in 2010.
What genre is The Origins?
It is usually shelved as Vampire Fiction, Horror and Historical Fiction.
How long is The Origins?
The median edition has 214 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Origins?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Unwanteds (The Unwanteds #1), Dracula and The Castle of Otranto.
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