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Thirst No. 1: The Last Vampire, Black Blood, Red Dice Kindle Edition

by Christopher Pike (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 899 ratings
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The first volume in the classic paranormal thriller series, Thirst, from bestselling author Christopher Pike.

At five thousand years old, the vampire Alisa thought she was smart enough to stay out of trouble. But when her creator returns to hunt her, she must protect herself by befriending Ray, the boy who may be her only chance at finding her maker. When she begins to fall in love with Ray, all of a sudden there is more at stake than her own life.
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  1. Book 1 of 5
    Thirst
  2. Print length
    625 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publisher
    Simon Pulse
  6. Publication date
    June 19, 2012
  7. Reading age
    14 years and up
  8. Grade level
    9 - 12
  9. File size
    3595 KB
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  11. Word Wise
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  12. Enhanced typesetting
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About the Author

Christopher Pike is a bestselling young adult novelist and has published several adult books as well—Sati and The Season of Passage being the most popular. In YA, his Last Vampire series—often called Thirst—is a big favorite among his fans. Pike was born in Brooklyn, New York, but grew up in Los Angeles. He lives in Santa Barbara, California, with his longtime partner, Abir. Currently, several of Pike’s books are being turned into films, including The Midnight Club, which Netflix released as part of a ten-part series. The Midnight Club also draws from a half dozen of Pike’s earlier works. Presently, The Season of Passage is being adapted as a feature film by Universal Studios while Chain Letter—one of Pike all-time bestselling books—is also being adapted by Hollywood. At the moment, Pike is hard at work on a new YA series.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007MAXH1A
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon Pulse; Bind-Up edition (June 19, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 19, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3595 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 625 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 899 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Ioved these books in highschool.I ordered them used and they aren't in bad shape at all. Has a little scuff on the front but that's to be expected pre-owned
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Krista
5.0 out of 5 stars Good storyline
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
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I recommend it.
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Misty Parsons
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, easy read... love it....
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2022
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The first of the series was exceptionally written. Loved all the characters and could not put it down. I read it in four days because I couldn't stop reading it.

His writing in this first of the series is such that I could literally see the events in my head, which is what you hope for in every book and dp get somewhat, but this was more like watching a movie in my head... which doesn't happen often. The second book was not as well written, my least favorite of the whole series... but this first one was perfect. Reading about a vampire who isn't good but also isn't as bad as she wants to believe herself to be, who does extraordinary things and has been around since the very beginnings of humanity... since before history really began... amazing. She has been around for all of history, which you get to read in the later installments, but none of them beat this first book. It hooks you if you let it. Go into it with the knowledge that what you think you know of vampires is going to go away, expect action, adventure and mystery, and open your mind to the possibilities of a world we don't know exists... you'll love it. Read the first three pages and if you aren't hooked, don't read it... but if you do, and are, go on the ride... I was hooked by the first few paragraphs...
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Sheryl Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars The Last Vampire, Black Blood, Red Dice
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024
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I am in love with Sit a and the other characters in this story. This vampire story is different, because of the humanity it brings to vampires. The very best and I am hooked.
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Sherry C.
4.0 out of 5 stars "Thirst" review
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2011
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I became interested in this book when I saw one of my adult students (a male) reading and re-reading it. At first, I had a little difficulty in liking the main character enough to stick with it, but the story itself caught me and I really got into it. The more I read and the more I learned to understand the main character, the more I liked it. I'm one of those folks enjoying the vampire fad of the moment, and this book doesn't disappoint, although the vampires in it are different than the current style. The book IS very violent, so don't read it if that bothers you. But it is a riveting read, and now I'm actually looking forward to reading the next book in the series!
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Wsman
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2023
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I enjoyed these books very much. Sita is a great character and I like the way the vampire is portrayed in this series.
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Sugar B
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC 😁
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2023
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I've Never read a vampire story like this 😃. Completely addicting, totally different, insanely bloody, intensely emotional situations and freaky characters that all blend into a storyline of epic proportions 😲. Thanks so much Christopher, I truly Loved this story and can't wait to see what happens next 🤓.
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KingzGambit
3.0 out of 5 stars Excellent idea, so-so execution
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2013
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2-1/2 Stars

I was very excited to read this book when I read the description. I am a fan of strong female leads in non-chick-lit paranormal fiction. The author, however, I think bit off more than he could chew. Probably the biggest issue is pacing. The author races through the plot jumping from crisis to crisis without giving his characters much time to gel, mature or ruminate on their situation before jumping headlong into action. The root of the problem I think is that the author didn't plan the plot out well enough in advance of beginning writing: I think he often gets ahead of himself or paints himself into a corner because of this.
I can almost sense where the author lined out a passage and said "wait... let's do this instead. Yeah, it would be way cooler if this happened!" For example there is one character that is introduced, we get to know him, and just when we are thinking this character might be a main protagonist in the story, he is summarily killed off and replaced by another male lead. Finally, as you might imagine by how rushed the story feels, there are some inconsistencies in the plot. At times Alisa is godlike in her prescience and her command of her abilities, and at others she is unforgivably gullible or suddenly incompetent or weak as needed to advance the plot. These inconsistencies border on deus-ex machina.
Despite these problems, the story isn't bad per se. The highlight of the book are the flashback or dream sequences: these are crafted with loving detail and feature some of the most poignant moments in the story. Clearly the author has talent: it's just unfortunate that he rushed the story so much that we can only grasp this in brief flashes.
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Megan
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast, this book makes me want to read fast.
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2022
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When I was 14 is the first time I read this book. I ate it up like a peach. The way this author writes is so easy for me to swallow. I love that he has a heroine that is fast, witty, and represents history like a charm. This book has always been one of my favorites, I will never put it down and I will always pick it up. I love Alisa, I love her ability to love and have faith. I love that she not afraid to share her story in away that is only meant for her and the reader. I've read all of the books and over the course of all the books each one makes more and more sence. It should not be left after the first and the last should not be without the first.
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Courtney
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect condition
Reviewed in Canada on March 25, 2021
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So excited to read this series.
Books came in perfect condition!!
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Sanya
2.0 out of 5 stars Bad condition
Reviewed in India on July 18, 2021
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The book is a really good book and I love this book but the condition in which I received the book was really bad. The cover was scraped on the edges and the book looks old, used and dirty. Please do something about that.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Bad condition
Reviewed in India on July 18, 2021
The book is a really good book and I love this book but the condition in which I received the book was really bad. The cover was scraped on the edges and the book looks old, used and dirty. Please do something about that.
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MJFan227
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book ever
Reviewed in Mexico on February 24, 2019
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I read this as a teenager and I loved it. It's just as good as I remembered! Best book ever!
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Dani
5.0 out of 5 stars Alte Vampirin!
Reviewed in Germany on January 20, 2015
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Sehr geil! Schade nur, dass der Maincharacter nicht immer so handlet, als hätte er schon 5000 Lebensjahre auf dem Buckel. Aber klar, richtet sich ja auch an ein junges Lesepublikum, da wäre es natürlich doof, wenn der Vampir nur zu Hause auf dem Sofa rumhockt. :) ... die Geschichte jedenfalls ist soviel besser, wie viele andere Vampirromane und es fehlt auch der neumodische Twilight Kram, was sehr sehr gut ist. Für Vampirfans jedenfalls eine uneingeschränkte Kaufempfehlung!
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Olivia Simons
5.0 out of 5 stars Eat Your Heart Out
Reviewed in Australia on May 2, 2016
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One of the first series I read as a teenager. I'm still in love with the characters. A strong female lead with adequate context to support the plot. A book I would gladly read over and over again
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