He is a bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction. A weekend of fun in acapulco turns into a nightmare when nine teenagers trapped in a mansion realize that they have been lured there for a deadly reason. One of my favorite authors from when i was a teenager. Weekend is the authors second novel and i didnt even know that until i looked it up, quit good for a second time publishing something. In weekend, another group of friends partying at a remote tropical beach manor are forced to confront an ugly event in. He was always able to capture people realistically. In his early years, before he become a successful author, he dropped college and had jobs like house painter and computer programming. He was born on november 12, 1955 in new york but grew up in california and now living in santa barbara. Actually, i still to this day in my 30s enjoy most of his work. Whisper of death christopher pike 1991, 180 pages characters, dead betty sue mccormick characters, living for now. Christopher pike biography and list of works christopher pike books. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. The voice belonged to stan reese, former child prodigyschool valedictorian, who is smart and cool.
Weekend is a great book with an unforgettable cast of characters. Proof that christopher pike wrote some pretty fuckedup. Proof that christopher pike wrote some pretty fuckedup books for teens. My self loved books filled with blood, boobs and brains. This particular edition is in a mass market paperback format. As they become snowbound, things heat up for the killer in their midst. 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.
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, the bestselling author of the remember me and the last vampire series, has more than fifty novels to his credit. The thirst series, the secret of ka, and the remember me and alosha trilogies are some of his. And ive read 21 of christopher pikes books in the last 3. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. I think theres six books and shes a pretty cool vamp. Weekend is the story of four guys and five girls who spend a weekend together at a luxury oceanside mansion in mexico. The title of this book is weekend and it was written by christopher pike.
Kevin christopher mcfadden, who is best know as christopher pike is an american author. Weekend is the author s second novel and i didnt even know that until i looked it up, quit good for a second time publishing something. Weekend by christopher pike weekend is the story of four guys and five girls who spend a weekend together at a luxury. Weekend by christopher pike and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. That sense deprivation box that people get put into and then come out all loopy. Heading off for a weekend in las vegas with her friends, jessie ralle has only one worry how. Weekend by christopher pike young adult horror i think i read this book a dozen times when i was younger. 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. Christopher pike has a way of writing that truly makes you feel like you are there and a way of developing characters to make you feel like you really know the people. Pike started out writing adult mysteries until it was suggested by an editor that he try his hand at teen thrillers. Steve calvert christopher pike weekend is the story of four guys and five girls who spend a weekend together at a luxury oceanside mansion in mexico.
The author makes the kids real in that they arent always likable, and at other times we sympathize with them. First published june 1st 1990 by hodder childrens books. 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. Out of all the christopher pike books this one is my favorite. See all books authored by christopher pike, including thirst no. Books by christopher pike authors like christopher pike. I think i read at least fifteen of his books when i was younger i couldnt tell you anything about any of them except for my rememberance of the titles and instant oh yeahs when i read the summaries. Apr 30, 2019 christopher pike pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden. Christopher pike christopher pikes weekend was the first young adult book that i ever picked up, and i became an insatiable reader of the category immediately after.
Download and read online for free ebooks written by christopher pike. Christopher pike is a bestselling author of young adult novels. Slumber party 1985 weekend 1986 the tachyon web 1986 last act 1988 spellbound 1988 gimme a kiss 1988 scavenger hunt 1989 fall into darkness 1990. His hobbies include astronomy, meditating, running and making sure his books are prominently displayed in his local. Weekend is a fun and really interesting ya mystery. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. There is white sand and rolling surf, so it should be very pleasant, but what with the explosion and the dead phone lines it is hard for the gang to keep up that holiday spirit. Pike s books are wellwritten, thoughtful and often stick with you, as pike was quite philosophical in many of his books. But that dream turns into a nightmare by a mysterious. Other books such as the thirst the last vampire series and alosha series are soon be a feature film too. Sep 23, 2010 christopher pike s weekend was the first young adult book that i ever picked up, and i became an insatiable reader of the category immediately after.
This was the same record store where a girl named becky worked the same girl who inspired see you later. Apr 15, 2015 first published june 1st 1990 by hodder childrens books. Heading off for a weekend in las vegas with her friends, jessie ralle has only one. Jan 01, 1986 weekend by christopher pike what has happened to robin. Bury me deep is my sons favorite and weekend is his second favorite. At school, they sat atop my trapper keeper and then accompanied me to bed each. Other then the eternal enemy this maybe pikes best book. Come around this weekend to check out some of the treacherously cheesy books that i.
My list of the best christopher pike books for young adults. The pike sisters tackle the next of christopher pikes books, weekend. Prior to becoming a writer he worked in a factory, painted houses and programmed computers. 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. He is a bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction who specializes in the thriller genre. Roxanne and pepper, a teenage couple, head out for a weekend trip to try and. Death hung over those books, like a ouija board at a drinking party, a mashup of teen mortality and fun. Get the best deals on christopher pike books when you shop the largest online selection. Author christopher pikes complete list of books and series in order, with the latest.
In chapter five, pike gives us the flashback weve been waiting for, showing us the party from november at the heart of this supposedly dream weekend in mexico. But that dream turns into a nightmare by a mysterious plot for revenge. On november 25, 1996, his book fall into darkness was adapted into a television movie of the same name, produced by his company christopher pike productions. Weekend isnt very different then the rest of his books. Fiction the weekend in mexico sounded like a dream vacation. Get the best deals on christopher pike books when you shop the largest online selection at. Everything youve always wanted to ask christopher pike. In slumber party, mysterious events begin to unfold around a group of friends vacationing at a ski resort. They are probably the only actually scary books that lj smith has written.
I had such a ridiculous crush on becky, and damn if she didnt have a boyfriend. Really great books to read along with your tweenteens as it opens up some really good discussions about behaviours that they may be seeing or thinking of doing soon and some great discussion on what might happen next. 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. Weekend by christopher pike at the best online ebook storage. I tried so hard to push through and read it all hoping eventually the characters would become likeable,that they would be le. One of our readers recently introduced us to the teen creeps podcast, which also recaps teen genre books.
M y adolescence was the standard tragiteen state, but it was illuminated by the neon splash of christopher pike titles. Remember me chain letter thirst no 1 the last vampire weekend slumber. Rereading weekend by christopher pike was the first time i was grateful for ebooks. This juicy volume features two classic christopher pike thrillers. I like some of your books and dislike some but this one i wish i could go back and reverse the decision to read.
Download and read online for free weekend by christopher pike. Weekend by christopher pike what has happened to robin. A brief vacation trip to a beautiful oceanside mansion in mexico is turned. Mar 27, 2017 the pike sisters tackle the next of christopher pike s books, weekend. I remember how pathetic i acted around her the moment i met her. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin mcfadden.
It was published by point and has a total of 230 pages in the book. Christopher pike books list of books by author christopher pike. There is white sand and rolling surf, so it should be very pleasant, but what with the explosion and the dead phone lines it is hard for the gang to keep. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read black knight. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden born november 12, 1955. I will admit some of the christopher pike books were rather childish but some were much better than others. Books by christopher pike authors like christopher pike what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. And for nine friends this weekend in mexico is a dream vacation. Other then the eternal enemy this maybe pike s best book.
Buy a cheap copy of weekend book by christopher pike. His stories are memorable and as relevant today as it was when i originally read it. Christopher pike a dream vacation in mexico turns into a nightmare. Pikes books are wellwritten, thoughtful and often stick with you, as pike was quite philosophical in many of his books. Weekend by christopher pike steve calvert christopher pike. 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 author of. Aug 06, 2009 they are probably the only actually scary books that lj smith has written. His hobbies include astronomy, meditating, running, playing with his nieces and nephews, and making sure his books are prominently displayed in local bookstores.
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. Christopher pike pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden. Christopher pike another of my fav authors growing up. His adult novels include sati, the season of passage, the cold one, and the blind mirror. Jan 28, 2019 m y adolescence was the standard tragiteen state, but it was illuminated by the neon splash of christopher pike titles. A weekend of sun and fun in acapulco turns into a nightmare when nine teenagers trapped in a mansion realize that they have been lured there for a deadly reason.
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