In the 47 book series of cheerleader, pike only wrote one book and it was the book 2. He also named the hero of the spooksville books adam and used adams as the lead character alisas surname in the last vampire. Pike, christopher article about pike, christopher by the. The immortal by christopher pike 1993 0701 christopher pike on. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin christopher mcfadden, one of americas most popular young adult fiction writers. He has written more than forty teen novels and developed a large following. A list of all christopher pike s series in reading order. Buy a cheap copy of the immortal book by christopher pike. Christopher pike audiobooks download instantly today. Pikes novels felt like they were for the slightly more mature ya reader, because they frequently included references to people gasp. Discount prices on books by christopher pike, including titles like the frat chronicles. The immortal hardcover july 1, 1993 by christopher pike author. It was the first book i ever read by christopher pike and he became my favorite author at that time.
Christopher pike is scarily repetitive forever young adult. As said in the other question a while ago, if its a published book, i doubt youll fin it. Christopher pike pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden. Mcfadden began writing mystery and science fiction novels after leaving college, but he was unable to publish them. 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. A documentary pitch about the bestselling novelist who helped shaped young adult fiction and influenced a generation of readers and writers. Christopher pike only wrote one book in this fortyseven book series. 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. It was so refreshing to see teens act like selfish, backstabbing jerks. While on vacation in greece, josie discovers an ancient artifacta tiny. See all books authored by christopher pike, including thirst no. The immortal paperback november 30, 1993 by christopher pike author. Christopher pike is a bestselling author of young adult novels.
Christopher pikes the last vampire is a great read for anyone who enjoys vampire stories, horror or paranormal fantasy. 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. Christopher pike has 155 books on goodreads with 499537 ratings. The immortal by christopher pike the paperback stash.
He is also the author of several adult novels, including sati and the season of passage. Pike, christopher pop culture c hristopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin mcfadden 1961 one of the most popular writers of juvenile literature today. He is a bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction. The season of passage by christopher pike, whisper of death by christopher pike, fall into darkness by christopher pike, reme. And call me conrad, is a science fiction novel by american author roger zelazny. This was one of my favorite christopher pike books when i was younger. Few biographical details are known about the author, but he was born in brooklyn and held various jobs while practicing his. Christopher pike may have written young adult catered fiction in the 80s, but he didnt shy away from the controversial, sexy stuff in every book.
Here are the sneak peak for the books mentioned above. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden born. Pike currently lives in santa barbara, where it is rumored he never leaves his house. Christopher pike books had just enough cursing, violence, and suggestions of sex to keep our preteen selves interested, but not enough to make our parents ban them. 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.
He was born in new york, but grew up in california where he lives today. Horror books christopher pike for sale in stock ebay. 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. It tied with frank herbert s dune for the 1966 hugo award for best novel. I love this novel for its fastpaced action and, as with most of christopher pikes novels, the great characters. The writing is very readable, and christopher pike handles the mix of his protagonists josies world with greek myths like a pro. The book was an immediate success and pikes career as a young adult author took off. Mcfadden was born in new york but grew up in california where he stills lives in today.
He is a bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction who specializes in the thriller genre. The immortal by christopher pike book cover, description, publication history. In its original publication, it was abridged by the editor and published in two parts in the magazine of fantasy and science fiction in october and november 1965. But so far, only one of his books has been made into a movie. And yes, the christopher pike pen name comes from the star trek character. Pike started out writing adult mysteries until it was suggested by an editor that he try his hand at teen thrillers. Christopher pike is the bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction, specializing in the thriller genre. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The immortal by christopher pike fantastic fiction. Other books such as the thirst the last vampire series and alosha series are soon be a feature film too. Christopher pike is the author of more than fifty teen and adult thrillers, including the thirst series, remember me, witch world and strange girl. Proof that christopher pike wrote some pretty fuckedup books. Thirst and alosha are slated to be released as feature films.
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 christopher pike. I dont own anything music by pink, adam lambert and hedley. The eternal dawn, book 7 in pike s last vampire series makes oblique references to the twilight. Since the publication of the immortal in 1993, ya books have changed drastically. November, 1954 add or change photo on imdbpro filmography. 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. He took on various jobs before writing slumber party, weekend, and chain letter, all of which became bestsellers. Christopher pike primary author only author division. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. Sang noir by pike, christopher and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Christopher pike is currently considered a single author. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. And these teens arent afraid of being selfish, backstabbing jerks. Christopher pike fictiondb your guide to fiction books. Download and read online for free ebooks written by christopher pike. Peter siriprakorn flickr creative commons via flickr. Pike has published around 70 books, but he has precisely 18 plot devices in his arsenal.
Christopher pike 1954 christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin mcfadden born november, 1954, an american writer. The books were also, without a doubt, completely bonkers in the best way. 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. Christopher pike the immortal vintage horror paperback archway books 1993. Mcfadden was born in new york city in 1955, but grew up in california. While on vacation in greece, josie discovers an ancient artifacta tiny statue of a goddessthat. The immortal mass market paperback july 1, 1993 by christopher pike author. 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. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. I would recommend the immortal to any young person who likes mythology especially greek. If you really like christopher pike books, i would recommend anne rice when you get older. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin mcfadden. Josie is on vacation in greece with her friend, her father and his gi.
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