Of all of his books, no other two have touched me a much as the starlight crystal or the season of passage. Pike gamely attempts to address hotbutton issues like sexuality and race, but the discussions around these topics are both obvious and didactic. Christopher pike books list of books by author christopher pike. Christopher pike cindy is playing by the ocean with her younger brother, neil, when a ghost appears out of nowhere and grabs neil and takes him away. He was awarded by the new york times the best selling author. Join facebook to connect with christopher pike and others you may know. I reread and reread his books, hunting for breadcrumbs about pike himself. When mesa high closes, more than half of the students are sent to tabb high, including jessica hart and her best. Stine came a man who utilized a pseudonym as his authors byline. He is a bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction. Final friends series by christopher pike goodreads.
There is white sand and rolling surf, so it should be very pleasant, but what with the explosion and the dead phone lines it is hard for the gang to keep. During his early career, he served on three federation starships before being assigned to the uss enterprise as captain robert aprils first officer. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Anyway, this means i was about when i read the book the first time.
He attended college briefly before dropping out and working various jobs such as house painting and computer programming. But its a key deus ex machina in a christopher pike novel, youll find. Kevin christopher mcfadden, who is best know as christopher pike is an american author. The thirst series, the secret of ka, and the remember me and alosha trilogies are some of his favorite titles. Kelly feinman, who pays a terrible price to understand the nature of true evil. But i still remember it, just like i remember all of christopher pike s books. Christopher pike is a bestselling author of young adult novels. The book was an immediate success and pikes career as a young adult. Pike is a killer of its own species from its very birth onwards. His books mainly about thrillers and mysteries but often focuses on spirituality, whodunit and science fiction. Be very, very careful what you wish for in this ninth book in new york times bestselling author christopher pikes spooksville seriesnow on tv. His first attempt resulted in the 1985 novel slumber party, a book about a group of teenagers who run into bizarre and violent events during a ski weekend. Weekend by christopher pike steve calvert christopher pike. The series centers around what a recent high school graduate, shari cooper, does after dying, having been murdered at a friends party.
Why havent i read this book monster by christopher pike. Christopher pike audio books, best sellers, author bio. Bury me deep is the first christopher pike book ive ever read when i was 12 years old. He is also the author of several adult novels, including sati and the season of passage. Proof that christopher pike wrote some pretty fuckedup books. Covering christopher pikes teen horror scifi book series. What alisa has desired for five thousand years has finally come trueshe is once again human. I couldnt find an image of the cover i have online anywhere. He was born in new york, but grew up in california where he lives today. And how does a mere writer become christopher pike, spinner of teen nightmares and dreams. So before i delve into the sample of 7 books i researched for this purpose, allow me to introduce you to christopher pikes favorite literary devices.
Brother in 2250, pike was promoted to captain and was given command of the enterprise where he would serve as the ships commanding officer until 2265 where the. Christopher pike is the author of more than fifty teen and adult thrillers, including the thirst series, remember me, witch world and strange girl. Cindy tries to tell people what happened, but everyone assumes the boy must have drowned. Crystal is an awesome book about birth, rebirth, death, lost and found love and a whole wide scope of things. Christopher pikes chain letter is a thriller that begins when a group of friends receives a menacing chain letter threatening to reveal their one sinful night to the world.
Thirst and alosha are slated to be released as feature films. Ive tried bidding on a few lots of christopher pike books but ive yet to win any. In addition to his young adult novels, he has written several juvenile novels under the spooksville series title, as well as several adult novels such as his 1990 hit book, sati. Christopher pike was a 23rd century male human federation starfleet officer. Jul 28, 2008 i have been a huge christopher pike fan ever since i read his first book and i really dont remember which it is. He took on various jobs before writing slumber party, weekend, and chain letter, all of which became bestsellers. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden born november 12, 1955. His hobbies include astronomy, meditating, running, playing with his nieces and nephews, and making sure his books are prominently displayed in local bookstores. I think i read every book by the authors and then some. See all books authored by christopher pike, including thirst no.
Chain letter is a teen fiction book by christopher pike and was originally published in 1986. In falling, christopher pike explores the depth and breadth of human emotion through two brilliantly etched characters. He has written more than forty teen novels and developed a large following. Road to nowhere teresa chafey is running away from home late one stormy night.
It is clear, like a crystal, and seems to shine with colored l. Browse christopher pikes bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. On the issue of race, the book is regressive and falls back on negative tropes by turning a significant black character into the magical negro. Remember me is a book series written by christopher pike, a bestselling author of young adult novels. Christopher pike is the author of the best selling thirst series. Arguably the second most famous name in ya horror at the time. Mcfadden began writing mystery and science fiction novels after leaving college, but he was unable to publish them.
While hiking in the woods near spooksville, adam and his friends find a cubeshaped stone. Christopher pike is the author of more than fifty teen and adult thrillers, including the thirst series, remember me. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Author christopher pikes complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Buy a cheap copy of the party book by christopher pike. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The last vampire, black blood, red dice is the first novel in the thirst series by author christopher pike. He was portrayed by jeffrey hunter in the original star trek pilot episode, the cage, as captain of the uss enterprise. It then started the pike reading frenzy of my early teens. Weekend by christopher pike 19860203 by christopher pike jan 1, 1768. Shes going to meet her two friends in maui, who have already started their vacat. Christopher pike books biography and list of works. Summary pike is a poem depicting violence which is recurring theme in hughes poetry.
View the profiles of people named christopher pike. Pike started out writing adult mysteries until it was suggested by an editor that he try his hand at teen thrillers. Everything youve always wanted to ask christopher pike electric. Christopher pike author this study guide consists of approximately 45pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of chain letter. Prior to becoming a writer, he worked in a factory, painted houses, and programmed computers. Mcfadden was born in new york city in 1955, but grew up in california. I have been a huge christopher pike fan ever since i read his first book and i really dont remember which it is. Christopher pike has been writing teen thrillers since his first book, slumber party, was published in 1985. The name ann is one of the significant character in almost of all books christopher pike has written. But he would give you the knowledge with which you could decide what would be best for you to do. The story follows the main character, alisa perne, as she goes through her life as a modern day vampire, even though she has been one for the last five thousand years. Apr 30, 2019 christopher pike pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden. Amidst the relative boom of horror writing that became a craze in the early 1990s came an unknown author in christopher pike. So before i delve into the sample of 7 books i researched for this purpose, allow me to introduce you to christopher pike s favorite literary devices.
Christopher pike books biography and list of works author. He is the author of over 50 books, many of which place high school students in perilous situations that they may or may not survive. Mar 20, 20 christopher pike remember me my cast duration. When an editor at avon books suggested that he write a teen thriller, he wrote slumber party, which was published in 1985 and went on to a bestseller. Thirst 1, thirst 2, thirst 3, thirst 4, and remember me by christopher pike jan 1, 2010 5. And, lets just say, i find this to be easily among the most thrilling of christopher pike books, even now, and despite its flaws.
Christopher pike is scarily repetitive forever young adult. It begins with jean fiscal on her way to hawaii for spring vacation. Chain letter reminded me slightly of the pretty little liars series by sara. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden. Christopher pike audiobooks download instantly today. When this pilot was rejected, hunter withdrew from the series, and pike was replaced with captain james t. Immediately download the christopher pike author summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching christopher pike author.
Pike currently lives in santa barbara, where it is rumored he never leaves his house. The book was an immediate success and pike s career as a young adult author took off. Christopher pike 1954 christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin mcfadden born november, 1954, an american writer. Ted hughes was an avid angler from his boyhood days who enjoyed keenly fishing for the predatory pike. Captain christopher chris pike is a character in the star trek science fiction franchise. Christopher pike is the bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction, specializing in the thriller genre. An actor playing christopher pike comes in and menaces her, then throws her out the window saying, its christopher pike, bitch. Christopher pike s chain letter is a thriller that begins when a group of friends receives a menacing chain letter threatening to reveal their one sinful night to the world. A firebreathing dragon has appeared out of nowhere and is looking for its treasure in spooksville. Horror books christopher pike for sale in stock ebay. I do remember the story at large though and how the book made me feel reading it. Steve calvert christopher pike weekend is the story of four guys and five girls who spend a weekend together at a luxury oceanside mansion in mexico. From the moment fred met aja, he knew she was different.
A dragon causes flaming mayhem in this twelfth book in new york times bestselling author christopher pikes spooksville series. It can more accurately be categorized as teen suspense, as there is drama and suspense as the story advances. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin christopher mcfadden, one of americas most popular young adult fiction writers. Pike has published around 70 books, but he has precisely 18 plot. He also gets some references from the greek, hindu and egyptian mythology. Pike s young adult fiction, which made him a household name, includes the last vampire, remember me, chain letter, and the. When alison gets the chain letter signed your caretaker, she thinks its a sick joke. He was born on november 12, 1955 in new york but grew up in california and now living in santa barbara.
Pikes young adult fiction, which made him a household name, includes the last vampire, remember me, chain letter, and the. You may recall that this is the ghostsolvesherownmurder book. In his early years, before he become a successful author, he dropped college and had jobs like house painter and computer programming. There is white sand and rolling surf, so it should be very pleasant, but what with the explosion and the dead phone lines it is hard for the gang to keep up that holiday spirit. The sinful night is recounted in detail in chapter 3, where we learn that the seven teens accidentally run over a man in a drunken car accident and then buried him in a. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible.
Her plan is to make it to canada but instead ends up picking up two strange hitchhikers. He is a bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction mcfadden was born in new york city in 1955, but grew up in california. Oct 28, 2010 pike has published around 70 books, but he has precisely 18 plot devices in his arsenal. Jun 23, 2008 ive got that book, too, so a recap is forthcoming. Order of christopher pike books christopher pike is the pen name of kevin christopher mcfadden, an american author of young adult thrillers, horror, scifi and childrens novels. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Christopher pike is the bestselling author of the season of passage, the cold one, the blind mirror, and many other horror novels. I wish i could point out tid bit by tid bit of facts about the book, but as i said it has been several years. Weekend is the story of four guys and five girls who spend a weekend together at a luxury oceanside mansion in mexico. Pike has published around 70 books, but he has precisely 18 plot devices in his arsenal. She starts driving north along the california coast. Even a newlyborn pike has an ancient, spiteful grin. Sita is a fiver thousand year old vampire with a thirst for blood, though she prefers not to kill.
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