About L. J. Smith
Lived 1958 – 2025 (aged 66). L. J. Smith was an American writer, novelist, children's writer, screenwriter, science fiction writer and young adult author.
Personal life In 1998, Smith took a decade-long hiatus from writing to take care of her sister's children when her brother-in-law was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma. At the time of her death, she was in a relationship with lawyer Julie Divola. Smith died from complications of an autoimmune disease at a hospital in Walnut Creek, California, near her Danville home, on March 8, 2025, at the age of 66.
The Secret Circle Series The Initiation (1992) The Captive (1992) The Power (1992) The Divide (2012) (Written by Aubrey Clark) The Hunt (2012) (Written by Aubrey Clark) The Temptation (2013) (Written by Aubrey Clark)
Omnibuses The Initiation and The Captive Part I (2008) The Captive Part II and The Power (2008)
The Forbidden Game Series The Hunter (1994) The Chase (1994) The Kill (1994) Rematch (TBA)
Omnibus The Forbidden Game: The Hunter, The Chase, The Kill (2010)
Dark Visions Series The Strange Power (1994) The Possessed (1995) The Passion (1995) Blindsight (TBA)
Omnibus Dark Visions: The Strange Power, The Possessed, The Passion (2009)
Wildworld Series The Night of the Solstice (1987) Heart of Valor (1990) Mirrors of Heaven (TBA)
Novels Eternity: A Vampire Love Story (TBA) The Last Lullaby (TBA)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was L. J. Smith?
American author
When was L. J. Smith born?
L. J. Smith was born on 4 September 1958 in Fort Lauderdale.
When did L. J. Smith die?
L. J. Smith died on 8 March 2025 in Danville, Walnut Creek.
What was L. J. Smith's occupation?
L. J. Smith was a writer, novelist, children's writer, screenwriter, science fiction writer and young adult author.
What nationality was L. J. Smith?
L. J. Smith was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: L. J. Smith (author)
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