Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read black knight. My list of the best christopher pike books for young adults. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden born november 12, 1955. The synopsis makes the book sound like a horror novel, but it is not that at all. Pike lets you see what it must be like to have amnesia. This book is no different, and like many of his books, the plot starts out extremely well. While after 2000 mcfadden moved increasingly into adult novels and fantasy fiction such as the 2004 novel alosha, his many teen novels continue to attract new fans. I have been a huge christopher pike fan ever since i read his first book and i really dont remember which it is. Christopher pike is a bestselling author of young adult novels.
Neither he nor the publishing community realized that this was the beginning of a revol. See more ideas about books, horror books and my books. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden born. Yet, she couldnt remember how she got there, what had happened, or who she was. Christopher pike has a very good way of keeping the reader engaged in the story. He took on various jobs before writing slumber party, weekend, and chain letter, all of which became bestsellers. The lost mind, bury me deep, tachy wed and fall into the darkness. By realchristopherpike ongoing updated dec 08, 2015 embed story share via email read new reading list. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin christopher mcfadden, one of americas most popular young adult fiction writers. Other books such as the thirst the last vampire series and alosha series are soon be a feature film too. Christopher pike is currently considered a single author. Prior to becoming a writer, he worked in a factory, painted houses, and programmed computers. The lost mind by pike, christopher, 1961publication date 1995 topics horror tales, supernatural publisher new york. Buy a cheap copy of the lost mind book by christopher pike.
A teenager wakes up in the woods, horrified to discover a bloody knife in her hand and a dead body at her side and. Now, at last, sitas story culminates in an epicand satisfyingconclusion to. Christopher pike books list of books by author christopher pike. There was a knife in her hand, blood on her clothes. When this pilot was rejected, hunter withdrew from the series, and pike was replaced with captain james t.
He was portrayed by jeffrey hunter in the original star trek pilot episode, the cage, as captain of the uss enterprise. Jan 28, 2019 my adolescence was the standard tragiteen state, but it was illuminated by the neon splash of christopher pike titles. 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. Kevin mcfadden was born in new york in 1955, but grew up in california where he currently resides in santa barbara. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The lost mind by christopher pike book cover, description, publication history. By the time chain letter appeared, wordofmouth had made all three books bestsellers and christopher pike was fast on the way to becoming a publishing phenomenon. Mcfadden was born in new york city in 1955, but grew up in california. She wakes up next to her socalled best friend who was all bloody. I have read almost all of christopher pikes books over the last, like, 10 years, and the lost mind was interesting but it didnt compare to any of his other books. My adolescence was the standard tragiteen state, but it was illuminated by the neon splash of christopher pike titles. Crystal is an awesome book about birth, rebirth, death, lost and found love and a whole wide scope of things. Christopher pike the midnight club and the lost mind.
I have read almost all of christopher pike s books over the last, like, 10 years, and the lost mind was interesting but it didnt compare to any of his other books. Captain christopher chris pike is a character in the star trek science fiction franchise. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Heading off for a weekend in las vegas with her friends, jessie ralle has only one worryhow to make it through the road trip in the same car with her ex, jimmy kelter. Jan 01, 1995 the lost mind definitely is a good book. Death hung over those books, like a ouija board at a drinking party, a mashup of teen mortality and fun.
At school, they sat atop my trapper keeper and then accompanied me to bed each night. He adds lots in the book, the lost mind, by christopher pike is about a girl who wakes up in the woods with a knife in her hand, who doesnt remember anything. Definitely read this if you are a pike fan, or looking for something to read. Yet, she couldnt remember how she got there, what had happened, or who. 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. The lost mind is a wonderful book, suspenseful, tragic, and eyeopening. Pike currently lives in santa barbara, where it is rumored he never leaves his house. Of all of his books, no other two have touched me a much as the starlight crystal or the season of passage. Christopher pike a girl awakens in the woods next to a dead body, but she cant even remember her own name. Christopher pike is the author of more than fifty teen and adult thrillers, including the thirst series, remember me, witch world and strange girl. Ive never read the first one though, didnt see it in my bookstore when i started on pikes books 10 years ago. From the moment fred met aja, he knew she was different. Lost mind stands out as a book that also tackles metaphysical questions.
Unfortunately, by then end of the book, the reader is left with. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Christopher pike primary author only author division. Christopher pike 1954 christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin mcfadden born november, 1954, an american writer. A teenager wakes up in the woods, horrified to discover a bloody knife in her hand and a dead. Christopher pike is a very good writer of teen horrorthrillermysteryfantasy. Pike started out writing adult mysteries until it was suggested by an editor that he try his hand at teen thrillers. Ive never read the first one though, didnt see it in my bookstore when i started on pike s books 10 years ago.
He adds lots in the book, the lost mind, by christopher pike is about a girl who wakes up in the woods with a knife in her hand. Brother in 2250, pike was promoted to captain and was given command of the enterprise where he would serve as the ships commanding officer until 2265 where the. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Christopher pike is renowned for writing ya fiction that usually has a slightly creepy or supernatural twist to it. Christopher pike was a 23rd century male human federation starfleet officer. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. A teenager wakes up in the woods, horrified to discover a bloody knife in her hand and a dead body at her side and, lacking all memory of who she is, begins to. Biography christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden born november 12, 1955.
Christopher pike books biography and list of works. In addition to his young adult novels, he has written several juvenile novels under the spooksville series title, as well as several adult novels such as his 1990 hit book, sati. Every time the book referred to dukes boys, i was like. He was born in new york, but grew up in california where he lives today. Everything youve always wanted to ask christopher pike. In 1984, christopher pike published a young adult thriller called slumber party. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. By realchristopherpike ongoing updated dec 08, 2015 embed story. Some of his books for adults are sati, the season of passage and the blind mirror. Andy serkis in talks to play alfred pennyworth in matt reeves the batman exclusive. He is a bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction. The lost mind book by christopher pike thriftbooks.
The lost mind by christopher pike fantastic fiction. The lost mind by christopher pike, 1995, pocket books edition, in english. Jul 28, 2008 i have been a huge christopher pike fan ever since i read his first book and i really dont remember which it is. His hobbies include astronomy, meditating, running, playing with his nieces and nephews, and making sure his books are prominently displayed in. Unfortunately, by then end of the book, the reader is left with some pretty crazy stuff that doesnt make much sense.
The storyline wasnt as good, and the ending was kind of a let down. The thirst series, the secret of ka, and the remember me and alosha trilogies are some of his favorite titles. This is a thoughtful novel about teens who are facing death and. He is a bestselling author of young adult and chil. See all books authored by christopher pike, including thirst no. In the book, the lost mind, by christopher pike is about a girl who wakes up in the woods with a knife in her hand, who doesnt remember anything. The book was an immediate success and pikes career as a young adult author took off. He is also the author of several adult novels, including sati and the season of passage. In an very original novel, pike deeply explores the mysticism of the soul. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read red queen. During his early career, he served on three federation starships before being assigned to the uss enterprise as captain robert aprils first officer. Kevin christopher mcfadden 1961 biography personal. She has seen more than most people could ever imagine.