Christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin christopher mcfadden, one of americas most popular young adult fiction writers. Christopher pike is scarily repetitive forever young adult. So, why did it take me so damn long to read a christopher pike novel. The last story by christopher pike and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. The protagonist of remember me is named shari ann cooper. Includes remember me, thrist the last vampire, chain letter, fall into. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. However, i owned it, so i knew i had read it at least once. Christopher pike is a bestselling author of young adult novels. 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. When shari cooper awoke at home after being at her girlfriends birthday. Pdf remember me book by christopher pike free download. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 789 pages and is available in paperback format.
Of all of his books, no other two have touched me a much as the starlight crystal or the season of passage. Christopher pike books biography and list of works author. Books by christopher pike authors like christopher pike. Well, jealousy, and betrayal rounds the edges of this book. The thirst series, the secret of ka, and the remember me and alosha trilogies are some of his favorite titles. As for the book, this is my favorite of the christopher pike books. If he had a new book out, i would do anything to make sure i had it. Lot of 14 christopher pike books horror last vampireremember memonsterwitch preowned. I always wished i could meet this author in person to tell him how profoundly his books touched me.
Remember me by pike, christopher new 9781416968191 fast free. In his early years, before he become a successful author, he dropped college and had jobs like house painter and computer programming. It is pretty inappropriate, however, i wouldnt recommend any christopher pike novels to kids with overprotective parents. Pike started out writing adult mysteries until it was suggested by an editor that he try his hand at teen thrillers. Fall into darkness by christopher pike remember me by christopher pike monster by christopher pike. It is pretty inappropriate, however, i wouldnt recommend any christopher pike novels to kids with overprotective parentssex, drugs, some swearing. Monster by christopher pike meet your next favorite book. As i said before christopher pike knows how to write a good book.
I am glad to see im not crazy and that 1015 years later, im not the only one who will never forget his books and still remember the characters as vividly as the very first day i read about them. Oct 28, 2010 pike has published around 70 books, but he has precisely 18 plot devices in his arsenal. Remember me by christopher pike science fiction and fantasy book and. He took on various jobs before writing slumber party, weekend, and chain letter, all of which became bestsellers. Monster by christopher pike 1992 they were no longer human. Apr 01, 1989 when i was teen, christopher pike was the first author i searched for in the book stores. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden born november 12. 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 complete series list for remember me christopher pike. Remember me, the return, the last story by christopher pike. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
But also, a little bittersweet, which i guess could be seen as beautiful by some. 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. See all books authored by christopher pike, including thirst no. Ah, christopher pike, horror king of the 90s tween set. Richelle mead pc cast, kristin cast l j smith rachel caine ally condie michael grant lauren oliver. His audi didnt have much of a backseat, and since im a lot shorter than amanda, i figured it was only fair. Christopher pike primary author only author division. By realchristopherpike ongoing updated dec 08, 2015. She said she killed them because they were monsters. The series centers around what a recent high school. I found a pile of christopher pike books at the thrift store, including this one, and gave it another pass to see what i thought 20 years later.
Just the idea of a girl telling her story as a ghost who was murdered. Apr 30, 2019 christopher pike pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden. Rereading christopher pike killed my nostalgia the mary sue. Her death has been ruled a suicide, but shari knows she was murdered. Christopher pike ruled ya horror in the late 80s and early 90s and is still producing his twisty brand of chills today.
Many of christopher pike s books include a reference to an ann. Other books such as the thirst the last vampire series and alosha series are soon be a feature film too. A short by jurassic technology inspired by christopher pikes novel remember me. New listing remember me vols christopher pike remember me, the return, last story 2010 p. Remember me series in order christopher pike fictiondb. In master of murder, the protagonist who is a writer inserts references of his sister ann into his work. Remember me omnibus, collects remember me 1, 2 and 3 2010 the last vampire. Mcfadden began writing mystery and science fiction novels after leaving college, but he was unable to publish them. Many of christopher pikes books include a reference to an ann. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden born november 12, 1955. He is also the author of several adult novels, including sati and the season of passage. 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. A young girl is murdered, and after death she wonders the world trying to find out who killed her, and why.
Lot of 14 christopher pike books horror last vampire remember me monster witch preowned. Oct 10, 2008 a short by jurassic technology inspired by christopher pike s novel remember me. Christopher pike pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden. It was the best of all of christopher pike s teen horror novels. 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. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Remember me read online free book by christopher pike in epub. I recently recommended it to a student, who loved it equally, and she gave me the sequel, which i just read.
Why havent i read this book monster by christopher pike. Aug 06, 2009 it is freaking scary, thats what monster is, which i am sure is the whole point. I went straight from scary stories to tell in the dark to stephen kings it. His hobbies include astronomy, meditating, running, playing with his nieces and nephews, and making sure his books are prominently displayed in. The copy of remember me we possess was previously owned by a.
However, for me, christopher pike books will always have a very special place. I read remember me when it was first published and definitely read it more than once. Shari cooper hadnt planned on dying, but four floors is a long way to. Remember me is a vintage christopher pike story, with a twisty story, sexobsessed teenagers, eighties popculture references, and two needless sequels. Its a fun read a bit out there, and a bit mature for a young adult novel but thats probably what attracted me to it as a year old. But so far, only one of his books has been made into a movie. The first edition of the novel was published in july 6th 2010, and was written by christopher pike. Monster 1992 road to nowhere 1993 the eternal enemy 1993 the immortal 1993. He is a bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction.
Includes remember me, the return, and the last story by pike, christopher seller vintage books published 2010 condition vg in wraps. The series centers around what a recent high school graduate, shari cooper, does after dying, having been murdered at a friends party. Last year, she wrote an incredible dungeons post about his books and i was seriously tempted to give them a try but never did. 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. With only one movie made out of 60 books, its time hollywood discovered christopher pike. Includes remember me, the return, and the last story by pike, christopher seller vintagebooks published 2010 condition vg in wraps.
He was born on november 12, 1955 in new york but grew up in california and now living in santa barbara. Christopher pike books biography and list of works. Remember me is the story of shari cooper, a young woman who wakes up dead the morning after a party. It was the best of all of christopher pikes teen horror novels. Remember me read online free book by christopher pike in. I did not recall anything about remember me 2 and had no memory of having ever read it. He also named the hero of the spooksville books adam and used adams as the lead character alisas surname in the last vampire. Christopher pike books list of books by author christopher pike. Kevin christopher mcfadden, who is best know as christopher pike is an american author. Remember me is a book series written by christopher pike, a bestselling author of young adult novels. 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.
There are also plenty of ludicrous moments, like when the police investigator interviews all of sharis friends at the same time, in the same room, without their parents, at the crime scene. Christopher pike is currently considered a single author. When i was teen, christopher pike was the first author i searched for in the book stores. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines. Remember me by christopher pike official book trailer. Biography christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden born november 12, 1955. When a terrible monster sneaks out of a closet and snatches one of their companions, adam and his friends become terrified of going to bed and turning out their lights and begin surreptitiously locking. Prior to becoming a writer, he worked in a factory, painted houses, and programmed computers. This is my ultimate favorite out of all of pikes books, second only to his equally. I also really enjoyed road to nowhere, master of murder, and scavenger hunt, but monster i find to be the best of the lot.
The main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are. Christopher pike is the author of nearly 100 books, most of which are written for teens and young adults. The remember me books were published in 1989, 1994, and 1995. Andy serkis in talks to play alfred pennyworth in matt reeves the batman exclusive. Christopher pike is the author of more than fifty teen and adult thrillers, including the thirst series, remember me, witch world and strange girl. His first novel, slumber party, was published in 1985, and pike has been cranking out numerous fun and terrifying novels ever since. Pike currently lives in santa barbara, where it is rumored he never leaves his house. Monster is christopher pikes cleancut foray into overthetop teen. If youre writing a remember me essay and need some advice, post your christopher pike essay question on our facebook page where fellow bookworms are always glad to help. The last thing she can remember is falling from a balcony during her friends party. 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. Thea has been raving about christopher pikes books to me for a long, loooooooooooong time. Free download or read online remember me pdf epub book.