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Christopher Pike

Christopher Pike Reading Order

9 series Β· 86 books Β· Born 1954-11-12

Christopher Pike is the pseudonym of Kevin Christopher McFadden, an American author who became a bestselling writer after pivoting from unpublished adult mystery and science fiction to teen thrillers in the 1980s. His debut novel Slumber Party launched a prolific career spanning young adult suspense, fantasy, and paranormal fiction, including the popular Last Vampire series that blends supernatural elements with high school drama. Across more than 80 books written between 1985 and 2015, Pike established himself as a master of page-turning mysteries and dark fantasy for teen and adult readers alike.

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Alosha Series

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3 books (2004–2006)

Christopher Pike's Alosha trilogy is a complete young adult fantasy series consisting of three books published between 2004 and 2006. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Alosha, followed by The Shaktra, and concluding with The Yanti. This fantasy adventure blends elements of mystery and thriller genres to create an engaging story for young readers.

Start with Alosha and read in order.

Anthologies Series

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2 books (1991–1991)

Christopher Pike's Thirteen anthology series consists of two horror collections published in 1991. The first book, Thirteen, introduces Pike's dark tales, followed by Thirteen Tales of Horror to complete the series. These standalone stories should be read in publication order, beginning with Thirteen, and are now complete with no further additions planned. The series appeals to young adult readers interested in fantasy, mystery, and thriller elements woven through horror-themed narratives.

Start with Thirteen and read in order.

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Thirteen Tales of Horror

Chain Letter Series

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2 books (1986–1992)

Christopher Pike's Chain Letter series comprises two young adult thrillers published between 1986 and 1992. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Chain Letter followed by The Ancient Evil. Both entries explore mystery and suspenseful themes within Pike's signature style for teen audiences.

Start with Chain Letter and read in order.

Final Friends Series

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3 books (1988–1991)

Christopher Pike's Final Friends trilogy follows interconnected mysteries and supernatural elements across three complete novels published between 1988 and 1991. This young adult series combines fantasy and thriller elements and should be read in publication order beginning with The Dance, followed by The Graduation, and concluding with The Party. The series is now complete and fully standalone within its arc.

Start with The Dance and read in order.

Last Vampire Series

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9 books (1994–2013)

Christopher Pike's Last Vampire series comprises nine books published between 1994 and 2013, following publication order from Black Blood through The Sacred Veil. The complete fantasy and thriller series, which blends young adult appeal with mystery elements, should be read sequentially to follow the overarching narrative. This finished series is ideal for readers seeking a lengthy supernatural storyline with connected characters and events across all installments.

Start with Black Blood, the first of 9 books in the Last Vampire series.

Remember Me Series

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3 books (1989–1995)

Christopher Pike's Remember Me trilogy is a complete young adult fantasy-thriller series consisting of three books published between 1989 and 1995. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Remember Me, followed by The Return, and concluding with The Last Story. This paranormal mystery trilogy follows a interconnected narrative across its three volumes, making sequential reading essential to understanding the full story arc.

Start with Remember Me and read in order.

Spooksville Series

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25 books (1995–1998)

Spooksville is a 25-book young adult fantasy and mystery series by Christopher Pike published between 1995 and 1998. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Aliens in the Sky and concluding with the final entry released in 1998. Each installment features standalone supernatural and mysterious encounters in the fictional town of Spooksville, making the series accessible to readers who may pick up individual volumes, though reading sequentially enhances the overall experience.

Start with Aliens in the Sky, the first of 25 books in the Spooksville series.

Start this series with Aliens in the Sky

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Standalone Novels Series

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37 books (1985–2015)

Christopher Pike's standalone novels collection comprises 37 books published between 1985 and 2015, with the series now complete. Each book functions as an independent story, though reading them in publication order from Getting Even onward provides the best experience of Pike's evolving style across fantasy, mystery, thriller, and young adult genres. The collection spans from early works like Slumber Party and Weekend through later titles including Sati and Whisper of Death, offering readers a comprehensive look at the author's diverse standalone narratives over three decades.

Start with Getting Even, the first of 37 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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Witch World Series

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2 books (2012–2014)

Christopher Pike's Witch World duology spans two books published between 2012 and 2014 and should be read in publication order beginning with Witch World, also titled Red Queen, followed by Black Knight. This complete fantasy thriller series for young adults is designed as a sequential narrative where each book builds on the previous installment. The series combines mystery and magical elements within its fantasy framework, offering readers a self-contained story arc across its two volumes.

Start with Witch World / Red Queen and read in order.

Start this series with Witch World / Red Queen

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Christopher Pike written?
Christopher Pike has written 86 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1985 to 2015.
What is the first book in each Christopher Pike series?
Here are the first books in Christopher Pike's series: Alosha: Alosha; Anthologies: Thirteen; Chain Letter: Chain Letter; Final Friends: The Dance; Last Vampire: Black Blood.
What order should I read Christopher Pike's books?
We recommend reading Christopher Pike's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Christopher Pike's series complete?
Christopher Pike has 9 completed series.

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