For the first time since their last fateful slumber party when they were all about 9 or 10 years. 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. You may remember that since opening at highgate we have created a range of jewellery especially for christmas each year. The thirst series, the secret of ka, and the remember me and alosha trilogies are some of his favorite titles. Pike keeps you guessing and youll never guess whodunnit. You may recall that this is the ghostsolvesherownmurder book. Buy a cheap copy of the party book by christopher pike.
It still rang different than the fear street books, a bit more robust than those other ones and still vaguely pike, but this book is where the trend started and even here i think it stands out against the rest. Oct 03, 2011 christopher pike is the author of nearly 100 books, most of which are written for teens and young adults. You always knew what you were getting in these seminal works of ya pulp fiction. Christopher pikes the last vampire is a great read for anyone who enjoys vampire stories, horror or paranormal fantasy. Christopher pike is the author of more than fifty teen and adult thrillers, including the thirst series, remember me, witch world and strange girl.
She was a teenager at a party for her last hours on earth alive. He is a bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction mcfadden was born in new york city in 1955, but grew up in california. As they become snowbound, things heat up for the killer in their midst. Slumber party a point paperback christopher pike on. Christopher pike books biography and list of works author. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin christopher mcfadden, one of americas most popular young adult fiction writers. Each book features two different groups of teenagers on a weekend getaway rehashing old tragedies. 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. Slumber party by christopher pike fantastic fiction. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The authors other books include chain letter, spellbound, last act.
Slumber party by christopher pike eight years ago the girls had a slumber party. I love this novel for its fastpaced action and, as with most of christopher pike s novels, the great characters. Anyway, this means i was about when i read the book the first time. 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. 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. Remember me is the story of shari cooper, a young woman who wakes up dead the morning after a party. Alisa is a character you admire from the first page, five thousand years old and still full of life. When mesa high closes, more than half of the students are sent to tabb high, including jessica hart and her best. Pike started out writing adult mysteries until it was suggested by an editor that he try his hand at teen thrillers. Christopher pike 1954 christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin mcfadden born november, 1954, an american writer. He was born on november 12, 1955 in new york but grew up in california and now living in santa barbara. Slumber party isnt all that different from the book weekend also written by pike. Christopher pike s first book, slumber party, basically created the point horror genre.
The inspiration for the pike christmas collection 2017. Christopher pike audiobooks download instantly today. Buy the last vampire by pike, christopher, macdonald, patricia isbn. We have researched what we think customers will like, what they will wear, what they can add to, and what they would like to buy for others. The old gang was getting together again for the first time in years. He attended college briefly before dropping out and working various jobs such as house painting and computer programming. Christopher pike is an awesome writer, i have enjoyed this book series and my year old loves his books. The book was an immediate success and pike s career as a young adult author took. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The old gang was getting together for the first time in years.
Christopher pike ruled ya horror in the late 80s and early 90s and is still producing his twisty brand of chills today. But so far, only one of his books has been made into a. As said in the other question a while ago, if its a published book, i doubt youll fin it. When her condition worsens, these three friends must come together and find courage to face the future. This was the first christopher pike book i read and i loved it. Mar 22, 2007 as said in the other question a while ago, if its a published book, i doubt youll fin it.
He has written more than forty teen novels and developed a large following. The 5 most essential ya pulp fiction books for 90s kids. Christopher pike s the last vampire is a great read for anyone who enjoys vampire stories, horror or paranormal fantasy. Mcfadden began writing mystery and science fiction novels after leaving college, but he was unable to publish them. Christopher pike books biography and list of works.
Kevin christopher mcfadden, who is best know as christopher pike is an american author. Jun 23, 2008 ive got that book, too, so a recap is forthcoming. Christopher pikes final friends trilogy were some of my favorite books from my childhood. His first novel, slumber party, was published in 1985, and pike has been cranking out numerous fun and terrifying novels ever since. Slumber party by christopher pike book cover, description, publication history. This juicy volume features two classic christopher pike thrillers. I couldnt find an image of the cover i have online anywhere. Shari was invited to a party by her best friend jo and was very excited. Oh, yes, the pike weighed over 31pounds and was carefully released. Apr 30, 2019 christopher pike pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden. Remember me is a book series written by christopher pike, a bestselling author of young adult novels. Shari was always considered a clean cut wonderful girl.
Actually, i still to this day in my 30s enjoy most of his work. Had i realized they were so alike i probably would have split them up and read them further apart. He was always able to capture people realistically. What could be better than six single girls out for sun and ski and apres ski plus a huge house and a warm fire. Weekend isnt very different then the rest of his books. I would truly recommend this book for children 12 years and up. Even with the memory of what had happened last time, it looked like the perfect weekend.
Can someone write a summary of remember me by christopher. Christopher pike is a bestselling author of young adult novels. In the book remember me by christopher pike, shari cooper knows how that feels. I love this novel for its fastpaced action and, as with most of christopher pikes novels, the great characters.
Christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden born november 12, 1955. Christopher pike is currently considered a single author. See all books authored by christopher pike, including thirst no. He took on various jobs before writing slumber party, weekend, and chain letter, all of which became bestsellers.
Christopher pikes first book, slumber party, basically created the point horror genre. This was the first christopher pike book i ever read, and it spawned an addiction or obsession depending on how you look at it. Christopher pike is the bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction, specializing in the thriller genre. Its hard to believe, but christopher pikes slumber party 1985 is the last pike book in my childhood nostalgia pile. In his early years, before he become a successful author, he dropped college and had jobs like house painter and computer programming. The party final friends, book 1 by christopher pike book cover, description, publication history. The complete series list for remember me christopher pike. But as their summer begins, daniel and lucass mother is taken ill. When someone mentioned christopher pike in a nostalgic book post on the nest i went rummaging around amazon for old copies of these now out. Christopher pikes thrilling slumber party in a fantastic new point. When someone mentioned christopher pike in a nostalgic book post on the nest i went rummaging around amazon for old copies of these now out of print favorites and ordered books 1 and 2. In slumber party, mysterious events begin to unfold around a group of friends vacationing at a ski resort. It was much more standard teen horror fare without any of his deeper insinuations.
Christopher pike was always my favorite of the teen horror writers. 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. While their parents take care of a castle, they have the run of the grounds, along with the beautiful countryside that surrounds it. Christopher pike is the author of more than fifty teen and adult thrillers, including the thirst series. More videos like this one at passion hd offers a diverse range of high quality girls, all shot with the very best cameras in a. Slumber party book by christopher pike thriftbooks. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The series centers around what a recent high school graduate, shari cooper, does after dying, having been murdered at a friends party. Turns out, discovering witch world was just the beginning. He is a bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction.
This was published in 1985 and is everything an 80s book should be. It was kind of weird that my name was used in slumber party but im glad i read it. Remember me series in order christopher pike fictiondb. Her death has been ruled a suicide, but shari knows she was murdered. One of my favorite authors from when i was a teenager. Pike started out writing adult mysteries until it was suggested by an editor that he try his hand at. When shari cooper awoke at home after being at her girlfriends birthday party, her family acted like she wasnt there. The party final friends, book 1 by christopher pike.
Pike currently lives in santa barbara, where it is rumored he never leaves his house. His books were well written and generally scary, with realistic characters and genuine plot twists. He was born in new york, but grew up in california where he lives today. Northern ontario offers some of the finest ice fishing for northern pike, as popular canadian television host, bob izumi, discovered when he spent a day ice fishing with gord in northwestern ontarios sunset country. Christopher pike primary author only author division. Buy the paperback book black knight by christopher pike at indigo. When alison gets the chain letter signed your caretaker, she thinks its a sick joke. Christopher pike books list of books by author christopher pike. He is also the author of several adult novels, including sati and the season of passage. Stine hold a special place in the hearts of many 1990s kids. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. The last thing she can remember is falling from a balcony during her friends party. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers.
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