Other books such as the thirst the last vampire series and alosha series are soon be a feature film too. Christopher pike 1954 christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin mcfadden born november, 1954, an american writer. The ancient evil christopher pike fran comes home from working at mcdonalds to find a purple envelope in the mailbox. Certain that the newest chain letter is a joke since the perpetrator of the original one is dead, the group takes its receipt lightly, until fran is killed and the. Ive never read the first one though, didnt see it in my bookstore. However, it still makes for a very enjoyable read thatll keep you guessing how things will play out.
Christopher pike is the bestselling author of the season of passage, the cold one, the blind mirror, and many other horror novels. Click to read more about chain letter by christopher pike. He took on various jobs before writing slumber party, weekend, and chain letter, all of which became bestsellers. Pike currently lives in santa barbara, where it is rumored he never leaves his house. As with the first book, i couldnt quite get into this story as much as i would have liked. See all books authored by christopher pike, including thirst no. Christopher pike books biography and list of works. Chain letter contains the two books in the chain letter series by christopher pike. Chain letter is a horror novel by christopher pike written in 1986 about a group of kids and their dark secret. The sinful night is recounted in detail in chapter 3, where we learn that the seven teens accidentally run over a man in a. Chain letter by christopher pike abebooks passion for books. The ancient evil is the second book in the chain letter series by christopher pike.
When alison first got the chain letter signed your caretaker, she. Here are the sneak peak for the books mentioned above. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin christopher mcfadden, one of americas most popular young adult fiction writers. Christopher pikes chain letter is a thriller that begins when a group of friends receives a menacing chain letter threatening to reveal their one sinful night to the world. Alison, fran, brenda, kipp, tony, joan, and neil are driving back from a beach boys concert along a dark desert highway, more than a little buzzed, when a bout of horseplay leads to a moment of inattention and they hit someone on the road. Jul 09, 2019 overall, chain letter isnt the most complex nor nuanced christopher pike book.
Chain letter by christopher pike published by user, 19 years ago this book is about six teens who share a secret together, a secret they cant tell anyone about. I couldnt quite get into this story as much as i would have liked. The thirst series, the secret of ka, and the remember me and alosha trilogies are some of his favorite titles. Christopher pike only wrote one book in this fortyseven book series. Chain letter was the first book of his i read, conveniently right after my own family moved into an otherwise deserted new housing tractjust like allisons in the book. Stine came a man who utilized a pseudonym as his authors byline. In 1984, christopher pike published a young adult thriller called slumber party. It is like i know what you did last summer but better. His early works include cheerleader, chain letter and final friends. Finished this book earlier this month, and thought it. Pike works within a strict formula that involves a whodunit, attractive young protagonists, and a thrilling sense of danger. The book leaves you with thoughts that will never leave you. Christopher pike is a bestselling author of young adult novels. Amidst the relative boom of horror writing that became a craze in the early 1990s came an unknown author in christopher pike.
In this particular outing, these elements are bolstered by a strongerthanaverage set of characters. Chain letter book 1 by christopher pike does not disappoint. Download and read online for free ebooks written by christopher pike. See the complete chain letter series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Ive never read the first one though, didnt see it in my bookstore when i started on pike s books 10 years ago. In the 47 book series of cheerleader, pike only wrote one book and it was the book 2. Pike started out writing adult mysteries until it was suggested by an editor that he try his hand at teen thrillers. Pike works within a strict formula that involves a whodunit. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Neither he nor the publishing community realized that this was the beginning of a revol.
You never know whats going to happen next and you never want to put the book down. 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. In chain letter, alison receives an anonymous letter signed your caretaker. M y adolescence was the standard tragiteen state, but it was illuminated by the neon splash of christopher pike titles. Following the success of slumber party and weekend, pike s latest thriller is instantly engaging, as a chain letter forces seven teenagers into bizarre and dangerous activities. Death hung over those books, like a ouija board at a drinking party, a mashup of teen mortality and fun. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about chain letter by christopher pike. Ive never read the first one though, didnt see it in my bookstore when i started on pikes books 10 years ago. Christopher pike pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden. I have read about 20 of christopher pikes books and all were outstanding.
Chain letter chain letter, book 1 by christopher pike. In this particular outing, these elements are bolstered by a strongerthanaverage set of characters, and above all the nifty idea that a chain. Publication date 1986 topics horror tales publisher new york. I wanted to do a more short, but fun, book for you guys. Pikes youngadult fiction, which made him a household name, includes the last vampire, remember me, chain letter, and the alosha series. Chain letter book by christopher pike official publisher page. The sinful night is recounted in detail in chapter 3, where we learn that the seven teens accidentally run over a man in a drunken car accident and then buried him in a shallow grave by the side of the road. His hobbies include astronomy, meditating, running, playing with his nieces and nephews, and making sure his books are prominently displayed in. When alison first got the chain letter signed your caretaker, she thought it was a sick joke. Christopher pike is the author of the best selling thirst series. Christopher pike used to be one of my favorite authors as a preteenteenager, my girlfriends and i devoured all of his books back in the day, always checking the bookstore for the newest release. Everything youve always wanted to ask christopher pike. Buy chain letter by christopher pike online at alibris.
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. Christopher pike rules, i cant understand how he can. Buy a cheap copy of the ancient evil book by christopher pike. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read chain letter. Chain letter by christopher pike overdrive rakuten. He is also the author of several adult novels, including sati and the season of passage. Naturally, it is a new chain letter sent just to her. Christopher pike books, author biography, and reading. Read chain letter by christopher pike for free with a 30 day free trial. Following the success of slumber party and weekend, pikes latest thriller is instantly engaging, as a chain letter forces seven teenagers into bizarre and dangerous activities. When alison first read the chain letter signed more. Driving home from a concert on a desolate, empty path, the seven friends commit the crime of killing a stranger. I currently finished reading one of your greatest books, seven sons diana. Covering christopher pikes teen horror scifi book series.
Of the four pike novels that ive read, chain letter is by far the best. The chain letter book series by christopher pike includes books chain letter, the ancient evil, and chained together. The ancient evil 1992 chained together omnibus collects chain letter 1 and 2. In this particular outing, these elements are bolstered by a strongerthanaverage set of characters, and above all the nifty idea that a chain letter is making demands that must be met. He is a bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction. Chain letter book by christopher pike official publisher. She and her partner, ray, thought they were the last of their breed, but suddenly they are confronted by a series of brutal murders that could only have been caused by others like them.
Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. When alison first read the chain letter signed your caretaker, she thought it was some terrible sick joke. Chain letter reminded me slightly of the pretty little liars series by sara. By realchristopherpike ongoing updated dec 08, 2015 embed story share via email read new reading list.
Prior to becoming a writer, he worked in a factory, painted houses, and programmed computers. I like how they buried a dead man in the dessert and decides. Years later, i still laugh about the line where the one girl offers her fried chicken breast to her guy friend by saying, do you want a bite of my breast. Chain letter is what got me hooked onto christopher pike, at first i thought it would be like any other book, but man was i wrong. Christopher pike books list of books by author christopher pike. Following the success of slumber party and weekend, pikes latest thriller is instantly engaging, as a chain letter forces seven teenagers into bizarre and.
Arguably the second most famous name in ya horror at the time. I read one right after another and i couldnt stop reading them. The story of the 3 book series chain letter is about a group of friends who are receiving letters with the sign your caretaker which reminds them of their horrible crime that happened in california desert. Christopher pike s chain letter is a thriller that begins when a group of friends receives a menacing chain letter threatening to reveal their one sinful night to the world. The ancient evil ebook written by christopher pike.
Christopher pike seven teenagers are plagued by chain letters demanding impossible deeds and threatening violence as well as exposure of their joint unthinkable crime in the desolate california desert. Christopher pike books, author biography, and reading level. Christopher pike seven teenage friends receive letters signed your caretaker, who knows they committed an unthinkable crime in the desolate california desert. He was born in new york, but grew up in california where he lives today. I t was just an ok read for me, and not one of my favourites from mr. This is what started my love of christopher pike s book as a teen. Mcfadden began writing mystery and science fiction novels after leaving college, but he was unable to publish them.
Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Chain letter chain letter, book 1 by christopher pike book cover, description, publication history. Chain letter by christopher pike book read online scribd. Ancient evil chain letter series by christopher pike. It is a young adult spooky story with supernatural elements, twists, mystery and more. Chain letter is another early christopher pike novel from 1986. It can more accurately be categorized as teen suspense, as there is drama and suspense as the story advances. Chain letter reminded me slightly of the pretty little liars series by sara shepard. Of the four pike novels that ive read, chain letter is by far the.
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