Christopher pike has 155 books on goodreads with 497068 ratings. The hunger that wont leave her alone, the hunger that can only be satisfied with blood. The young adults in this one and all of pikes books have a worldliness to them. Christopher pike pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden.
Christopher pike is such a talented writer, its amazing how he can think of so many stories. The police think shes crazy and so does her best friend angela. I bought this for my son during his recovery of surgery to pass the time. Christopher pike primary author only author division. This book is to be read and you can also see how the usefulness of the book monster. Pikes novels felt like they were for the slightly more mature ya. I also really enjoyed road to nowhere, master of murder, and scavenger hunt, but monster i find to be the best of the lot. Download and read online for free ebooks written by christopher pike. Christopher pike master of murder and monster series books for girls. And yes, the christopher pike pen name comes from the star trek character. The entire book is filled with many twist and turns in angela warners adventure.
He also named the hero of the spooksville books adam and used adams as the lead character alisas surname in the last vampire. I read this book when i was 12 and started my pike following. Cindy tries to tell people what happened, but everyone assumes the boy must have drowned. The main characters of this young adult, paranormal story are sita, seymour dorsten. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text.
He is a bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction. Mcfadden began writing mystery and science fiction novels after leaving college, but he was unable to publish them. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden born. Chris pike became a published author in 2016 when unexpected world, the first book in emp survivor series was released. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin christopher mcfadden, one of americas most popular young adult fiction writers. Christopher pike books biography and list of works author.
Crystal is an awesome book about birth, rebirth, death, lost and found love and a whole wide scope of things. Pike started out writing adult mysteries until it was suggested by an editor that he try his hand at teen thrillers. Monster christopher pike ive read this book a few times lately and every time, go into it thinking that i dont really like it, but then i remember that i do. Free download or read online the last vampire pdf epub book. The young adults in this one and all of pike s books have a worldliness to them. Monster is a good mysterious book by christopher pike.
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. Why havent i read this book monster by christopher pike. Another hit from the new york times bestselling author of bury me deep. Jan 01, 1992 monster is a good mysterious book by christopher pike. Monster is an imaginative and totally original story and i reccommend it to everyone. It would end the same way mary carson walked into the party and shot two people.
As for the book, this is my favorite of the christopher pike books. I first read this book as a young teenager in the mid 90s, and books like these truly fueled my love of reading and writing. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 176 pages and is available in paperback format. Captain christopher chris pike is a character in the star trek science fiction franchise. He was portrayed by jeffrey hunter in the original star trek pilot episode, the cage, as captain of the uss enterprise. Monster by christopher pike 2001, paperback for sale. Named one of the characters cindy in his spooksville and the last vampire book series, and used the surname freeman in both series as well. Christopher pike 1954 christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin mcfadden born november, 1954, an american writer.
Monster by christopher pike pdf online free download. Pdf the last vampire book by christopher pike free. Nguyen made no effort to get too close to the house, however. Monster by christopher pike pdf online free download info about monster book for free. You will be introduced into the world of christopher pike and he will take you on many many more adventures after this one. A firebreathing dragon has appeared out of nowhere and is looking for its treasure in spooksville. Monster has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. When this pilot was rejected, hunter withdrew from the series, and pike was replaced with captain james t. And when her best friend angela asks her why, mary responds, because theyre no longer human. Mary blanc walked into the party with a loaded shotgun. Ancient evil chain letter series by christopher pike.
It might have been a place of triumph he still believed that but it held unpleasant memories for him. But so far, only one of his books has been made into a movie. After her best friend is arrested for gunning down two people at a party, mary carlson investigates the. Other books such as the thirst the last vampire series and alosha series are soon be a feature film too. After anson mount left discovery following the secondseason finale, fans of the series began calling for him to reprise his role of christopher pike in a spinoff set on the uss enterprise, alongside rebecca romijn as number one and ethan peck as spock. Christopher pike is currently considered a single author.
He took on various jobs before writing slumber party, weekend, and chain letter. But soon she discovers a horror so unimaginable, she wonders if she should have let mary go. View the profiles of people named christopher pike. I have been a huge christopher pike fan ever since i read his first book and i really dont remember which it is. I also really enjoyed road to nowhere, master of murder, and scavenger hunt, but monster i. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines. After her best friend is arrested for gunning down two people at a party, mary.
His early works include cheerleader, chain letter and final friends. Unfortunately he doesnt have a website, but there is a fan club that is devoted to him. The wicked heart by christopher pike old school wednesdays is a regular book smuggler feature. The series is set in a remote town in the usa and revolves around the lives of five of its young inhabitants. Proof that christopher pike wrote some pretty fuckedup books. It gives monster a grit and heart one might not expect, and makes what happens quite moving, even memorable. Mary carlson had wanted to kill more than the two people she blew away with a shotgun at the party.
Spooksville is a series of 24 childrens horror fiction books by american writer christopher pike. Maybe because there arent any scifi elements or aliens in it. After her best friend is arrested for gunning down two people at a party, mary carlson investigates the jailed womans claims that her victims were actually. Get the best deals on christopher pike books when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Ive read this book a few times lately and every time, go into it thinking that i dont really like it, but then i remember. 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 took on various jobs before writing slumber party, weekend, and chain letter, all of which became bestsellers. Buy a cheap copy of monster book by christopher pike. With over 60 novels published and hollywood on a ya novel kick, pikes oeuvre is. Monster 1992 a novel by christopher pike when mary walks into a crowded party and shoots two young people and tries to kill a third, her exboyfriend jim, people think she has lost her mind, upset over being rejected by jim. Thirst and alosha are slated to be released as feature films. Christopher pike books list of books by author christopher pike. Christopher pike is a bestselling author of young adult novels. Found the original 1992 receipt within the book so that was a bit nostalgic. Monster read online free book by christopher pike in epub,txt. Unexpected world it is a gritty, captivating survival tale about steadfast determination, the human courage to live, endures and perseveres against all the impossible odds. Im not sure why it took me so long to pick up monster but i finally have and i have to say i was a little bit let down by it. Monster book by christopher pike 4 available editions.
Of all of his books, no other two have touched me a much as the starlight crystal or the season of passage. I love christopher pikes books and i have loved them for years. He also named the hero of the spooksville books adam and. One of his books, fall into darkness was created into a movie. He was born on november 12, 1955 in new york but grew up in california and now living in santa barbara. He is also the author of several adult novels, including sati and the season of passage.
If you are new to this story, read deaths awakening first. Monster 1992 a novel by christopher pike when mary walks into a crowded party and shoots two young people and tries to kill a third, her exboyfriend jim, people think she has lost her mind, upset. He was born in new york, but grew up in california where he lives today. The thirst series, the secret of ka, and the remember me and alosha trilogies are some of his favorite titles. All in all this is a very good book thats i recommend reading so if you have the chance read this book. Christopher pike is a childrens books and young adult author i used to read when i was a preteen and young teenager. Mar 20, 20 i dont own anything music by pink, adam lambert and hedley. Aug 06, 2009 it is freaking scary, thats what monster is, which i am sure is the whole point.
How often can you say that about young adult fiction. Before the onslaughts of i cant believe you havent read that begin, let us just offer our profuse apologies. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden born november 12, 1955. Pike currently lives in santa barbara, where it is rumored he never leaves his house. She said she killed them because they were monsters. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Monster by christopher pike monster site official site monster is your source for jobs and career. 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. I read him now out of nostalgia, but also out of genuine interest. The first edition of the novel was published in may 1st 1994, and was written by christopher pike. Monster by christopher pike book cover, description, publication history. Join facebook to connect with christopher pike and others you may know.
But also, a little bittersweet, which i guess could be seen as beautiful by some. Christopher pike only wrote one book in this fortyseven book series. Kevin christopher mcfadden, who is best know as christopher pike is an american author. The book itself is old and weathered but all pages seem to be intact. When an editor at avon books suggested that he write a teen thriller, he wrote slumber party, which was published in. Angelas struggle with school can be relate able at times while others not so much. In his early years, before he become a successful author, he dropped college and had jobs like house painter and computer programming. A dragon causes flaming mayhem in this twelfth book in new york times bestselling author christopher pikes spooksville series. After her best friend is arrested for gunning down two people at a party, mary carlson investigates the jailed womans claims that her victims were actually monsters. In master of murder, marvin summer is a famous writer of teen horror books. About the author 1992 christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin christopher mcfadden, one of americas most popular young adult fiction writers.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. All 24 books were first published between 1995 and 1998. We came up with the idea towards the end of 2012, when both ana and thea were feeling exhausted from the neverending inundation of new and shiny and often overhyped. See all books authored by christopher pike, including thirst no.
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