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I thought I’d post a note to answer some questions I’ve been getting via email.

First off, I had a great dinner last night In LA with the people from Alcon — who purchased Alosha — and the man who is going to direct the film, Jonathan Frakes. Jonathan was William Rhyker (sp?) on Star Trek, The Next Generation, second in command of the Enterprise. Besides playing a big role in the show, he directed the second Star Trek Generation’s movie, “First Contact,” which was in my opinion the best Star Trek movie ever made. I’ve VERY excited to be working with him. He really gets Alosha, especially the spiritual dimension. Jonathan and the Alcon group had just returned from New Zealand where they have started work with Richard Taylor’s people at Weta, the folks who did the special effects for Avatar and Lord of the Rings. Richard Taylor is a childhood friend of Peter Jackson and everyone who meets him says he’s a genius, and a super nice guy — a rare combo in Hollywood. Already Richard is coming up with a great look for Alosha. I feel it bodes well for the film that Richard and Jonathan have already formed a deep bond. It’s possible the movie might even be stronger than the book, because we’re taking pieces from the second and third books and carefully inserting them into the plot. Actually, I never intended Alosha to be a trilogy, but one big book. That’s why the ending is somewhat quiet — for a Christopher Pike novel. And for all of you out there who are still waiting for Nemi, you’re finally going to get your wish. The book will be released before the movie, probably in a year and a half.
AS I mentioned in another note, I’m working on Witch World II right now, and a big adult novel, Close Your Eyes, which I think is the best thriller I have ever written. I will get back to Thirst and Sita’s story when I have the time. I’m also writing a spooky YA called — at the moment — Shadowland. It’s a murder mystery that deals with those virtual reality worlds that many people get addicted to. The deeper I get into it, the weirder it gets. It’s one of those rare books where I have no idea where it’s going.
I still get questions about certain online arguments about The Secret of Ka. Once again, for the record, the person who got in those arguments with several angry readers wasn’t me, nor is it true that I post reviews of my books online. I’m my own worst critic, and would probably find fault with every book I’ve written. Finally, on this point, I changed certain aspects of Istanbul, the islands off Turkey, New York City — and even the stars in the sky — on purpose, for plot reasons. It wasn’t my intention to offend anyone. Ka is a fantasy novel about genies and flying carpets, it’s not to be taken seriously.
I still have no new info on Thirst and FilmNation. I was supposed to have a meeting with their president but he cancelled on me at the last minute. So goes Hollywood, it can be a frustrating town. That’s another reason why the Alosha news is so exciting. FINALLY something is going right! I’m just happy I don’t write screen-plays for a living, I’d probably jump off a tall building. ALL my script writing buddies are struggling to survive, it’s a tough business. Just a little hint for all you aspiring writers out there. Focus on novels!
Thanks again for the birthday and holidays wishes. As always, I’m grateful to you guys for buying my books. I hate to think where I would be if you didn’t!
All the Best, Christopher Pike

Happy New Year everybody!

No other information regarding the film is available at this point but it appears special effects tests are already underway.

Christopher Pike has  informed fans, via the internet, that his brand new novel (and possible series) Witch World will be released October 2nd, 2012.

It also entered the USA Today Bestsellers List at no. 75.

The conclusion to the phenomenally successful Thirst series follows five-thousand-year-old vampire Alisa Perne as she battles a new race of immortals: the Telar. The Telar are a challenging threat. But Alisa is hungry for blood—and thirsty for revenge.

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Thirst No 4 is available in less than a few weeks.

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* Christopher Pike has stated publicly that this synopsis isn’t exactly true, at least in terms of it being the final book. “This is PIKE again. In the new Simon & Schuster sales catalog it states that Thirst 4 concludes the series. This is not true, although the end of Thirst 4 would be a fitting end to the series. In my humble opinion, I think the last few pages are very moving. But I have MANY more adventures planned for Sita, a few of which deal with her past, specifically what she did during World War II while fighting the Nazis with the French Resistance. Did you know she had a German General as a lover? Of course, she was using the guy, even if she did care for him. Her history is rich territory to mine. Sita sure knew how to get around…”

I once knew this girl who thought she was God. She didn’t give sight to the blind or raise the dead. She didn’t even teach anything, not really, and she never told me anything I probably didn’t already know.
On the other hand, she didn’t expect to be worshipped, nor did she ask for money. Given her high opinion of herself, some might call that a miracle.
I don’t know, maybe she was God. Her name was Sati and she had blonde hair and blue eyes.
For all who meet her, Sati will change everything. Sati may change everything for you.

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THE SEASON OF PASSAGE

Dr. Lauren Wagner is eager to take part in the first American manned expedition to Mars, but a mystery awaits the expedition. What happened to the Russians who reached Mars first? And what of the voices Lauren hears?

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Thirst No. 4: The Shadow of Death

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