Christopher pike books biography and list of works author. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin mcfadden born november, 1954, an american writer. Jessica ralle expected her graduation trip to las vegas to go smoothlya little bit of drinking, some entertainment and a smidge of gambling before going off to uclabut. I love this novel for its fastpaced action and, as with most of christopher pike s novels, the great characters. How to support your teen, stay close as a family, and raise independent adults our book is filled with advice from experts and along with some of the best parenting writers we know. Christopher pike 1954 christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin mcfadden born november, 1954, an american writer. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden born. Neither he nor the publishing community realized that. I started reading them when i was about and was convinced that when i got to high school, i would suddenly be pretty and know how to talk about sex, and possibly even have it, because thats how they did it in the cp world. Published february 1st 1998 by pocket books first published december 10th 1988. Its the start of the school year, and the popular girls have decided to throw the best party, one their friends will never forget. The party ended in horror with the death of alice mccoy. The thirst series, the secret of ka, and the remember me and alosha trilogies are some of his favorite titles. Goodreads members who liked the graduation final frien.
Kelly feinman, who pays a terrible price to understand the nature of true evil. Pike gamely attempts to address hotbutton issues like sexuality and race, but the discussions around these topics are both obvious and didactic. Other books such as the thirst the last vampire series and alosha series are soon be a feature film too. Mcfadden began writing mystery and science fiction novels after leaving college, but he was unable to publish them. Christopher pike is the pen name of kevin christopher mcfadden, an american author of young adult thrillers, horror, scifi and childrens novels. Pike currently lives in santa barbara, where it is rumored he never leaves his house. I found all my old stine and pike books at my parents house a few weeks back. If possible, i would have given the book half a star, because i feel like the author really didnt put any efforts in the books. Christopher pikes the last vampire is a great read for anyone who enjoys vampire stories, horror or paranormal fantasy. He is also the author of several adult novels, including sati and the season of passage. Mar 20, 20 captain pike movie indiegogo ray wise, eric roberts duration.
This book, like 6 and 7, will also be selfpublished, not available in books stores, but. The plan derails when she meets russ, a dangerous man who shows her the arts of blackjack and of a mysterious new card game, 22. This weekend, ill be back with an analysis of christopher pikes author bio. Pike started out writing adult mysteries until it was suggested by an editor that he try his hand at teen thrillers. In falling, christopher pike explores the depth and breadth of human emotion through two brilliantly etched characters. I did end up purchasing all of pikes books, and i am currently reading all of them. The cover of the books makes them look old fashioned and cheesy, but once i started reading there was no putting the book down.
Everything youve always wanted to ask christopher pike electric. Christopher pike s the last vampire is a great read for anyone who enjoys vampire stories, horror or paranormal fantasy. In 1984, christopher pike published a young adult thriller called slumber party. The books were also, without a doubt, completely bonkers in the best way.
Buy a cheap copy of the dance book by christopher pike. Crystal is an awesome book about birth, rebirth, death, lost and found love and a whole wide scope of things. See all books authored by christopher pike, including thirst no. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin christopher mcfadden, one of americas most popular young adult fiction writers. I love pikes sense of humor, and i love his absurd plots. It was produced by harvey khan, allen lewis, christopher pike himself, jillian share, gary shaw, jane startz and was released from october 26, 20 to may 17, 2014. Christopher pike is the pseudonym used by author kevin christopher mcfadden. Christopher pike books list of books by author christopher pike. Christopher pike is the author of more than fifty teen and adult thrillers, including the thirst series, remember me, witch world and strange girl. He was born in new york, but grew up in california where he lives today.
After her father had decided to recruit the son of george kirk, her life turn. He is a bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Books by christopher pike authors like christopher pike. Nearly complete set series lot of 4 thirst books by christopher pike ya 2 3 4.
Its a very interesting book as most highschoolers will feel that they can easily relate to the story. Andy serkis in talks to play alfred pennyworth in matt reeves the batman exclusive. Graduation is coming soon and itd be time for michael and his friends to move on to a new phase in their lives. Apr 16, 2020 graduation book ideas for parents grown and flown. Christopher pike is a bestselling author of young adult novels. The death is declared a suicide, but nothing quite adds up. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author. Christopher pike pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden. 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.
Jessie learns that witch world is connected to the real world. But hooking up and hanging out are the farthest things from their minds when the unthinkable happens. 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. Proof that christopher pike wrote some pretty fuckedup. When russ gets her to come in and sit down, she finds out that she is in witch world. A time when books for teens about tawdry and thrilling topics like murder, reincranation, space and time travel, drugs, and deception flowed. Of all of his books, no other two have touched me a much as the starlight crystal or the season of passage. Biography christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden born november 12, 1955. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Apr 05, 2017 i did end up purchasing all of pike s books, and i am currently reading all of them. This book, like 6 and 7, will also be selfpublished, not available in books stores, but only to order online. The plan derails when she meets russ, a dangerous man who shows her the arts of.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Christopher pike was one of my favorite authors back in the late 80s and its really neat to see that his books are being republished 25 years later. Horror books christopher pike for sale in stock ebay. This book, like 6 and 7, will also be selfpublished, not available in books stores, but only to. The graduation is the third installment in the final friends trilogy. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read thirst no. I learned through the book that good friends will be there for you and help you get past obstacles in life.
Since they live in apply valley, which isnt far from vegas and there really is nothing to do in apple valley, they figured a few days of adventure was called for. Peter siriprakorn flickr creative commons via flickr. Everyone is convinced its suicide except for michael olson who hasnt a chance of proving it or catching. The first two books were quite shoddily constructed, making me think the series was. The last vampire 4 hardcover the last vampire christopher pike. Dont forget to add your own thoughts for your grad, too. Christopher pike is currently considered a single author. Books by christopher pike authors like christopher pike what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. Christopher pike primary author only author division. Fall into darkness took place entirely in the beehive state. He took on various jobs before writing slumber party, weekend, and chain letter, all of which became bestsellers.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin mcfadden. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. This book takes place mostly a town and on a boat in the middle of the ocean. Here are the best graduation books to give high school grads in the class of 2020. But so far, only one of his books has been made into a movie. This trilogy is by far my favorite of all of his books because of the wonderful and entertaining characters different story lines and how he interweaves them all together over the course of the.
If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through. I have been a huge christopher pike fan ever since i read his first book and i really dont remember which it is. Captain pike movie indiegogo ray wise, eric roberts duration. Richelle mead pc cast, kristin cast l j smith rachel caine ally condie michael grant lauren oliver p c cast, kristin cast kristin cashore alyson noel. Rereading weekend by christopher pike was the first time i was grateful for ebooks i first became acquainted with the nondigital version of the thriller in sixth grade and, along with my younger brother, slowly became obsessed with pikes work, ultimately amassing a collection of his novels that rivalled the number of barbies either of us had ever owned. 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. 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. Author christopher pikes complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Books by christopher pike writers similar to christopher pike. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. If youre thinking of ways to celebrate the accomplishments of your graduate, consider these books as a congratulatory. Apr 30, 2019 christopher pike pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden. However, alice lives on in their memories and michael is getting closer to the truth. Death hung over those books, like a ouija board at a drinking party, a mashup of.
Christopher pike ruled ya horror in the late 80s and early 90s and is still producing his twisty brand of chills today. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Dont think this is in any way like those teen horror books point horror and the like because this book is for adults too. Mcfadden took the name christopher pike from a character in star trek. The last vampire, black blood, red dice ebook written by christopher pike. I cant wait to pull out some old favorites and see if theyre still good. Medical and xenolinguistics smart, seemed more like it. He is a bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction who specializes in the thriller genre. Dec 10, 1988 the graduation is the third installment in the final friends trilogy. The season of passage by christopher pike whisper of death by christopher pike fall. The graduation is about a group of seniors in highschool. The last third of the book plays like a nonstop action sequence. Im an avid reader and have read many books, but no books have rocked my world as the final friends series by christopher pike has.
This book was one of the better books that i have read recently though highschool. Pikes peak modern christopher pike readalikes the hub. Alisa is a character you admire from the first page, five thousand years old and still full of life. When her and a few friends decided to go to vegas for there graduation. Christopher pike its the last day of high school and michael still thinks that alices death wasnt suicide but that the murderer is waiting to strike again. Even the shallow characters like jessica change significantly over the course of. I also learned that christopher pike writes good books and that maybe sometime i should read another one. Books by christopher pike authors like christopher pike what. I love pike s sense of humor, and i love his absurd plots. Pike s young adult fiction, which made him a household name, includes the last vampire, remember me, chain letter, and the alosha series, alosha, the shaktra, and the. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Pikes young adult fiction, which made him a household name, includes the last vampire, remember me, chain letter, and the alosha series, alosha, the shaktra, and the yanti.
By realchristopherpike ongoing updated dec 08, 2015 embed story share via email read new reading list. Christopher pike is a multimillion copy bestselling author whose books have appeared multiple times on the usa today, new york times, and publishers weekly bestseller lists. Jessie relle found out she was a witch at the age of 18 years old. Lily pike, the only daughter of christopher pike captain of the uss enterprise. By realchristopherpike ongoing updated dec 08, 2015 embed story. She is one of the smartest students at the academy well, almost as smart as spock. The graduation 1989 final friends trilogy omnibus, collects.