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