He was born on november 12, 1955 in new york but grew up in california and now living in santa barbara. The season of passage tells the tale of nasas first manned mission to mars, only they werent the first to land there as the russians had. The ancient evil 1992 chained together omnibus, collects chain letter 1 and 2. I loved the whole ambiance of the book and if i knew of any more like this one, i would grab it up. It begins with jean fiscal on her way to hawaii for spring vacation. The paperback of the the season of passage by christopher pike at. He is also the author of several adult novels, including sati and the season of passage. It then started the pikereading frenzy of my early teens. Proof that christopher pike wrote some pretty fuckedup. As a teen christopher pike was my favorite author i like the hints of romance mix in with the horror, and still enjoy them as an adult. This book is everything id hoped it would be and more. Many see him as the definitive ya author of the genre and era, thanks to the huge success of fear street and, later, goosebumps. To this day i think there could be someone up there. Christopher pike is a multimillion copy bestselling author whose books.
A dragon causes flaming mayhem in this twelfth book in new york times bestselling author christopher pikes spooksville series. In 1984, christopher pike published a young adult thriller called slumber party. 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. Christopher pike only wrote one book in this fortyseven book series. It is difficult to decide whether the season of passage should be nominated for best science fiction novel, best horror or best fantasy novel of the year. I do remember the story at large though and how the book made me feel reading it. Proof that christopher pike wrote some pretty fuckedup books for teens. Christopher pike chose not to update this book possibly because its marketed for adults, and apparently i dont like it. In his early years, before he become a successful author, he dropped college and had jobs like house painter and computer programming. Buy a cheap copy of the party book by christopher pike. For every season of passage, mars, mars, mars forever young adult. The season of passage is the only book i have read by 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. Join facebook to connect with christopher pike and others you may know. 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. 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. 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. Astronauts are being sent to mars to find out what happened to the missing russian group sent two years prior. Christopher pikes the last vampire is a great read for anyone who enjoys vampire stories, horror or paranormal fantasy. Weekend is the story of four guys and five girls who spend a weekend together at a luxury oceanside mansion in mexico.
I love love love the thirst series by christopher pike, i saw someone mention it and you said your hubby bought it for you because of the cover lol. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Christopher pike books biography and list of works. There might be parts of the story that strain at credibility, but nothing that would really take away from the pleasure of reading it. The season of passage by christopher pike fantastic fiction.
Christopher pike excelled in entertaining and swiftly moving thrillers for older young adults who were a bit more worldly. It then started the pike reading frenzy of my early teens. Buy the last vampire by pike, christopher, macdonald, patricia isbn. When mesa high closes, more than half of the students are sent to tabb high, including jessica hart and her best. Christopher pike thirst series reading order maryses. Mcfadden was born in new york city in 1955, but grew up in california. Kevin christopher mcfadden, who is best know as christopher pike is an american author. Hes the author who inspired me as a kid to become an avid lifelong reader. Christopher pike author born 1955, author who specializes in young adult thrillers christopher pike, a character in the fictional star trek universechris pike born 1961, welsh former professional footballer. Its stupid, unnecessary, annoying, and mostly seems to involve the author throwing in a line or two about how cell phones dont work in the middle of wherever the characters are stranded where bad things are happening to them. I enjoyed the story it was just like i remember when i read it years ago. Christopher pike message board 112012 talk about the novels, new and used books that pike has written. Had any other author tried to sell me an ancient civilization vampires on mars horror story oops, spoilers.
The thirst series, the secret of ka, and the remember me and alosha trilogies are some of his favorite titles. While on vacation in greece, josie discovers an ancient artifacta tiny statue of a goddessthat soon gets her into all kinds of troubles. Alisa is a character you admire from the first page, five thousand years old and still full of life. Pike keeps us turning pages to discover not only what happened in. The season of passage book summary and study guide. He was portrayed by jeffrey hunter in the original star trek pilot episode, the cage, as captain of the uss enterprise. Sang noir by pike, christopher and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Christopher pike books biography and list of works author. The series centers around what a recent high school graduate, shari cooper, does after dying, having been murdered at a friends party. However, for me, christopher pike books will always have a very special place in my heart. He was portrayed by jeffrey hunter in the original star trek pilot episode, the cage. 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. Spock star trek the doctor star trek agent 201 star trek. Bury me deep is the first christopher pike book ive ever read when i was 12 years old.
Both lauren the first woman to land on mars and jennifer her y. I love this novel for its fastpaced action and, as with most of christopher pikes novels, the great characters. Mcfadden began writing mystery and science fiction novels after leaving college, but he was unable to publish them. After recently reading his newer books the author has only gotten better over the years as a story teller. Christopher pike has 155 books on goodreads with 499498 ratings. Neither he nor the publishing community realized that this was the beginning of a revol. Shes going to meet her two friends in maui, who have already started their vacation a couple days earlier. The voice belonged to stan reese, former child prodigyschool valedictorian, who is smart and cool. I used to stare at the planet through my home built telescope every time it got close to earth. But so far, only one of his books has been made into a movie. When this pilot was rejected, hunter withdrew from the series, and pike was replaced with captain james t. After recently reading his newer books the author has only gotten better over the. If you were a teen horror reader of the 90s, youve probably read r. Chris pike american football born 1964, former american football defensive tackle see also.
Download and read online for free ebooks written by christopher pike. Mar 29, 2011 oh, christopher pike, how i have loved you. Pike currently lives in santa barbara, where it is rumored he never leaves his house. In this early effort from 1986, an involving storyline emerges within a narrative with steady movement. View the profiles of people named christopher pike. But i still remember it, just like i remember all of christopher pikes books. All the young adult fiction that everyone thinks is garbage should really be given a second look when it comes to authors like christopher pike. Pike spinsa web of horror and intrigue that encompasses biblical and folklore origins of humanity.
Even though i am much older now, i will turn to some of my favorite books of his for a short read. He is a bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Apr 30, 2019 christopher pike pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden. Christopher pike ruled ya horror in the late 80s and early 90s and is still producing his twisty brand of chills today. When slumber party was about to be published, they asked if i wanted to use a pen name. Ive read a few others and i just cant believe how much i underestimated this author. Christopher pike discusses his novels part 2 facebook.
First of all, i cant believe all of christopher pikes books are on here. Christopher pike is a bestselling author of young adult novels. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden born november 12, 1955. Buy a cheap copy of the immortal book by christopher pike. That being said, i think its a good story in its own right. The season of passage by christopher pike, paperback barnes. The find a survivor on mars and it leads to the discovery of past events.
Weekend by christopher pike steve calvert christopher pike. He was born in new york, but grew up in california where he lives today. Christopher pike pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden. Christopher pike author born 1955, author who specializes in young adult thrillers christopher pike, a character in the fictional star trek universe. Pike keeps us turning pages to discover not only what happened in the past, but whats going to happen now.
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. Oct 09, 2008 and ive read 21 of christopher pikes books in the last 3. A firebreathing dragon has appeared out of nowhere and is looking for its treasure in spooksville. Mars has a hypnotic power i used to look at it for hours. I think pike took the basic premise of gak and improved on it. I have not read all of them as im just finding out he rereleased them under this name and continued the story. She was involved with the most exciting adventure mankind had ever undertaken. If this is any indication of how he writes, i need to read a lot more by him. Remember me is a book series written by christopher pike, a bestselling author of young adult novels.
Shes going to meet her two friends in maui, who have already started their vacat. Proof that christopher pike wrote some pretty fuckedup books. Mar 20, 20 christopher pike remember me my cast duration. But i still remember it, just like i remember all of christopher pike s books.
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