CREATURES OF FOREVER: LAST VAMPIRE #6 (HARDCOVER) (Last Vampire Series : No 6) [Hardcover]

Pike (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1996 | Series: Last Vampire Series : No 6

Alisa the vampire confronts her most mysterious foe in an otherworldly force that promises to destroy or save her when it forces her to choose between sacrificing herself and saving others.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing (October 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671550535
• ISBN-13: 978-0671550530
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,626,754 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Christopher Pike is the author of over forty teen thrillers, including series REMEMBER ME, FINAL FRIENDS and CHAIN LETTER.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings about the ending, September 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Creatures of Forever (The Last Vampire, Vol. 6) (Mass Market Paperback)

I started reading The Last Vampire series when it first came out, and I remember checking the bookstore everytime the next installment was going to be available! Although I'm an adult now (although I was wee a preteen when the series started), I've still reread most of the installments. It's truly amazing how Pike manages to flesh out such a complete characterization. Talk about exposition.

Another amazing thing is how each installment ties in so fluidly with each other and yet they stand alone with their own plot, be it her story with Ray or Joel, or her daughter. I do have to say my preference is with the first three, although all were wonderful. I'm just a sucker for the love stories, and the tragedy that comes with it, of course.

I haven't reread this one, Creatures of Forever, in awhile, but I was a bit disappointed at the end. Although it was a very well-written book (although completely obscure at this point unless you've read the entire series, which you should anyway...) I wished it wouldn't have ended the way it did. I don't want to give it away, but I did get the feeling of "she went through all of this then for what?" I wish the last paragraph was left out, basically. Pike probably ended it the way he did because it was the only way *to* end the series without being tempted to continue on. Still, it's great escapism. If you're a young woman, you will identify with Sita, and it's incredibly easy to imagine yourself in her situation.

I love the wit and humor Pike uses. It's very unlike a "YA novel" since most, like R.L. Stine, seem completely ludicrous (dialogue, especially) when you read them over the age of 15. Pike, on the other hand, doesn't pander to the lowest (or youngest) common denominator; the writing is every bit as good as any "adult" novel I've read.

You might be disappointed after reading this, if only because you'll wish there were more to the series. I can't believe they haven't adapted this to a movie or tv series, especially with the success of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (which I highly recommend if you enjoy this genre).

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Remarkable!!! A definate 10!!!, July 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Creatures of Forever (The Last Vampire, Vol. 6) (Mass Market Paperback)

Of all the books I've read, this one probably makes me think the most, but then all of Mr. Pike's books make me think. I agree with Mr. Pike when he says that me believes Sita herself wrote the story and not him. Although you are a talented author, I don't see how you could have come up with so many different twists in this book, but then what do I know?

I cried at the end of this book, like I did with Evil Thirst. Mr. Pike made me question everything I believe in. And I thank him for that. I would like to see another author try and make a believable character as well as Mr. Pike did. I doubt it will ever be done. Sita seems so much a part of life, that you would expect to find her if you looked for her. But I think there is a little bit of her in most people, because she shows human nature: which is to fear and hate what it does not understand. I wish this series was made into a movie, so that we could really see Sita.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!, March 23, 2000

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Asher (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Last Vampire #06: Creatures of Forever (Library Binding)

This book was great. I have read all the Last Vampire books and they were all brilliant. The end was just sooooo sad. It was just perfect though. This series really put me on to the subject of vampires. Pike made such a great character with Sita. I really love how she is so strong. This book is the last in a terrific series. I loved them all so much, I bought them all! If you haven't read them, you should!