He is a bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction. The thirst series, the secret of ka, and the remember me and alosha trilogies are some of his favorite titles. She has seen more than most people could ever imagine. Definitely read this if you are a pike fan, or looking for something to read. Jan 01, 1995 the lost mind definitely is a good book. 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. I have been a huge christopher pike fan ever since i read his first book and i really dont remember which it is. At school, they sat atop my trapper keeper and then accompanied me to bed each night. Death hung over those books, like a ouija board at a drinking party, a mashup of teen mortality and fun. A teenager wakes up in the woods, horrified to discover a bloody knife in her hand and a dead body at her side and. Pike lets you see what it must be like to have amnesia.
Unfortunately, by then end of the book, the reader is left with some pretty crazy stuff that doesnt make much sense. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. The book was an immediate success and pikes career as a young adult author took off. 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. Prior to becoming a writer, he worked in a factory, painted houses, and programmed computers. During his early career, he served on three federation starships before being assigned to the uss enterprise as captain robert aprils first officer. Ive never read the first one though, didnt see it in my bookstore when i started on pikes 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.
Some of his books for adults are sati, the season of passage and the blind mirror. Pike started out writing adult mysteries until it was suggested by an editor that he try his hand at teen thrillers. The lost mind by christopher pike, 1995, pocket books edition, in english. He is also the author of several adult novels, including sati and the season of passage. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The lost mind, bury me deep, tachy wed and fall into the darkness. His hobbies include astronomy, meditating, running, playing with his nieces and nephews, and making sure his books are prominently displayed in.
Everything youve always wanted to ask christopher pike. 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. 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. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden born november 12, 1955. Christopher pike 1954 christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin mcfadden born november, 1954, an american writer. Now, at last, sitas story culminates in an epicand satisfyingconclusion to. He was born in new york, but grew up in california where he lives today. Unfortunately, by then end of the book, the reader is left with. The lost mind by christopher pike book cover, description, publication history.
Christopher pike is the author of more than fifty teen and adult thrillers, including the thirst series, remember me, witch world and strange girl. Pike currently lives in santa barbara, where it is rumored he never leaves his house. 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. In an very original novel, pike deeply explores the mysticism of the soul. When this pilot was rejected, hunter withdrew from the series, and pike was replaced with captain james t. See more ideas about books, horror books and my books. Christopher pike a girl awakens in the woods next to a dead body, but she cant even remember her own name. 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. This book is no different, and like many of his books, the plot starts out extremely well. Neither he nor the publishing community realized that this was the beginning of a revol. 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.
By realchristopherpike ongoing updated dec 08, 2015 embed story share via email read new reading list. 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. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. See all books authored by christopher pike, including thirst no.
Christopher pike was a 23rd century male human federation starfleet officer. Jan 28, 2019 my adolescence was the standard tragiteen state, but it was illuminated by the neon splash of christopher pike titles. Captain christopher chris pike is a character in the star trek science fiction franchise. Biography christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden born november 12, 1955. Christopher pike has a very good way of keeping the reader engaged in the story. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
From the moment fred met aja, he knew she was different. 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. 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. 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. Yet, she couldnt remember how she got there, what had happened, or who. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
A teenager wakes up in the woods, horrified to discover a bloody knife in her hand and a dead. This is a thoughtful novel about teens who are facing death and. My list of the best christopher pike books for young adults. Of all of his books, no other two have touched me a much as the starlight crystal or the season of passage. Christopher pike the midnight club and the lost mind. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden born. Christopher pike is renowned for writing ya fiction that usually has a slightly creepy or supernatural twist to it. Christopher pike books biography and list of works.
Crystal is an awesome book about birth, rebirth, death, lost and found love and a whole wide scope of things. Christopher pike primary author only author division. Every time the book referred to dukes boys, i was like. He is a bestselling author of young adult and chil. Kevin mcfadden was born in new york in 1955, but grew up in california where he currently resides in santa barbara. By realchristopherpike ongoing updated dec 08, 2015 embed story. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. He was portrayed by jeffrey hunter in the original star trek pilot episode, the cage, as captain of the uss enterprise. Kevin christopher mcfadden 1961 biography personal.
Christopher pike is currently considered a single author. Christopher pike books list of books by author christopher pike. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read red queen. 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. The lost mind by pike, christopher, 1961publication date 1995 topics horror tales, supernatural publisher new york. Andy serkis in talks to play alfred pennyworth in matt reeves the batman exclusive. Christopher pike is a bestselling author of young adult novels. The lost mind by christopher pike fantastic fiction.
In 1984, christopher pike published a young adult thriller called slumber party. Ive never read the first one though, didnt see it in my bookstore when i started on pike s books 10 years ago. Buy a cheap copy of the lost mind book by christopher pike. Other books such as the thirst the last vampire series and alosha series are soon be a feature film too. There was a knife in her hand, blood on her clothes. Mcfadden was born in new york city in 1955, but grew up in california. The lost mind is a wonderful book, suspenseful, tragic, and eyeopening. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read black knight. He took on various jobs before writing slumber party, weekend, and chain letter, all of which became bestsellers. The storyline wasnt as good, and the ending was kind of a let down. Christopher pike is a very good writer of teen horrorthrillermysteryfantasy. My adolescence was the standard tragiteen state, but it was illuminated by the neon splash of christopher pike titles.
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