It is a young adult spooky story with supernatural elements, twists, mystery and more. Chain letter is a teen fiction book by christopher pike and was originally published in 1986. Christopher pike primary author only author division. I have read about 20 of christopher pike s books and all were outstanding. 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. Now all seven have done tasks for the caretaker and alison destroys the letter. Christopher pike scary kids books from the 80s and 90s. Buy a cheap copy of chain letter book by christopher pike. Christopher pike is scarily repetitive forever young adult. Christopher pike ruled ya horror in the late 80s and early 90s and is still producing his twisty brand of chills today.
But then it became clear that someone, somewhere knows about that awful night when she and six friends committed an unthinkable crime. See all books authored by christopher pike, including thirst no. See the complete chain letter series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. When alison first got the chain letter signed your caretaker, she.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Christopher pike is a bestselling author of young adult novels. The sinful night is recounted in detail in chapter 3, where we learn that the seven teens accidentally run over a man in a. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin christopher mcfadden, one of americas most popular young adult fiction writers. I read one right after another and i couldnt stop reading them. Fortunately, his work caught the attention of an editor who suggested he write a teen thriller. Alisa is a character you admire from the first page, five thousand years old and still full of life. But so far, only one of his books has been made into a movie. He is a bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction. Unexpected world it is a gritty, captivating survival tale about steadfast determination, the human courage to live, endures and perseveres against all the impossible odds. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. The ancient evil ebook written by christopher pike.
You never know whats going to happen next and you never want to put the book down. His early works include cheerleader, chain letter and final friends. A dragon causes flaming mayhem in this twelfth book in new york times bestselling author christopher pikes spooksville series. Frans first mission is to streak naked during school lunch. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion on chain letter by christopher pike author. 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. Its where i talk about books ive locked away in my tickle trunk. It is like i know what you did last summer but better. Other books such as the thirst the last vampire series and alosha series are soon be a feature film too. Im about to read chain letter ancient evil after im finish with chaing letter. The first video i am going to share my favourite teen read from the 90s.
Pike works within a strict formula that involves a whodunit, attractive young protagonists, and a thrilling sense of danger. I wanted to do a more short, but fun, book for you guys. Christopher pike books biography and list of works author. Chain letter ebook by christopher pike rakuten kobo. Christopher pike books biography and list of works author of. The ancient evil christopher pike fran comes home from working at mcdonalds to find a purple envelope in the mailbox.
When alison first got the chain letter signed your caretaker, she thought it. Discount prices on books by christopher pike, including titles like the frat chronicles. Author christopher pikes complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Christopher pike 1954 christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin mcfadden born november, 1954, an american writer. In this particular outing, these elements are bolstered by a strongerthanaverage set of characters. 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. I t was just an ok read for me, and not one of my favourites from mr. Christopher pike is the author of the best selling thirst series. Christopher pike is the bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction, specializing in the thriller genre.
Christopher pike rules, i cant understand how he can. He took on various jobs before writing slumber party, weekend, and chain letter, all of which became bestsellers. 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. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Chain letter by christopher pike by emmaline c on prezi.
Oct 31, 2017 christopher pike books had just enough cursing, violence, and suggestions of sex to keep our preteen selves interested, but not enough to make our parents ban them. In the 47 book series of cheerleader, pike only wrote one book and it was the book 2. I love this novel for its fastpaced action and, as with most of christopher pike s novels, the great characters. Of the four pike novels that ive read, chain letter is by far the best. Driving home from a concert on a desolate, empty path, the seven friends commit the crime of killing a stranger. His first attempt resulted in the 1985 novel slumber party, a book about a group of teenagers.
Chain letter by christopher pike and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The thirst series, the secret of ka, and the remember me and alosha trilogies are some of his favorite titles. Chain letter is a horror novel by christopher pike written in 1986 about a group of kids and their dark secret. Join facebook to connect with christopher pike and others you may know. Pike started out writing adult mysteries until it was suggested by an editor that he try his hand at teen thrillers. 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. It can more accurately be categorized as teen suspense, as there is drama and suspense as the story advances. Chain letter summary 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. 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. When alison first read the chain letter signed your caretaker, she thought it was some terrible sick joke. Following the success of slumber party and weekend, pikes latest thriller is instantly engaging, as a chain letter forces seven teenagers into bizarre and. With only one movie made out of 60 books, its time hollywood discovered christopher pike. And now that person was determined to make them pay for it.
The ancient evil is the second book in the chain letter series by christopher pike. Christopher pike books list of books by author christopher pike. Remember me is a book series written by christopher pike, a bestselling author of young adult novels. The ancient evil 1992 chained together omnibus collects chain letter 1 and 2. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Christopher pike audiobooks download instantly today. Tasks will continue to appear in the classifieds, but will be in code. The ancient evil by christopher pike available from rakuten kobo. Christopher pike s the last vampire is a great read for anyone who enjoys vampire stories, horror or paranormal fantasy. Buy the paperback book black knight by christopher pike at indigo. 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. When alison first got the chain letter signed your caretaker, she thought it was a sick joke. Apr 30, 2019 christopher pike pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden. Oct 28, 2010 pike has published around 70 books, but he has precisely 18 plot devices in his arsenal. Someone, somewhere knew about tha tawful night when she and six other friends committed an unthinkable crime in the desolate california desert. 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 chain letter book series by christopher pike includes books chain letter, the ancient evil, and chained together. I couldnt quite get into this story as much as i would have liked.
Chain letter contains the two books in the chain letter series by christopher pike. From the moment fred met aja, he knew she was different. Chris pike became a published author in 2016 when unexpected world, the first book in emp survivor series was released. One by one, the chain letter was coming to each of them. Naturally, it is a new chain letter sent just to her. As with the first book, i couldnt quite get into this story as much as i would have liked. He has written more than forty teen novels and developed a large following. View the profiles of people named christopher pike. Here are the sneak peak for the books mentioned above. Christopher pike is the author of more than fifty teen and adult thrillers, including the thirst series, remember me, witch world and strange girl. He was born in new york, but grew up in california where he lives today. In this particular outing, these elements are bolstered by a strongerthanaverage set of characters, and above all the nifty idea that a chain. When alison first read the chain letter signed your caretaker, she.
Chain letter reminded me slightly of the pretty little liars series by sara shepard. Proof that christopher pike wrote some pretty fuckedup books. The book is excellent and spine chilling i actually dreamt of the story after reading it. Christopher pikeoriginal female character works archive. Christopher pike, the bestselling author of the remember me and the last vampire series, has more than fifty novels to his credit. Christopher pike only wrote one book in this fortyseven book series. Download and read online for free ebooks written by christopher pike. The series centers around what a recent high school graduate, shari cooper, does after dying, having been murdered at a friends party.
Before he was a ya horror author, pikewho had wanted to be a writer. Finished this book earlier this month, and thought it was fantastic. Christopher pike books list of books by christopher pike. Christopher pike is currently considered a single author. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read chain letter. Someone, somewhere knew about tha tawful night when she. Then i read the final friends series and totally wanted to become jessica. A firebreathing dragon has appeared out of nowhere and is looking for its treasure in spooksville. Ancient evil chain letter series by christopher pike.