The Listeners [Mass Market Paperback]

Christopher Pike (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 1995

FBI agent David Conner is investigating the Listeners, a channeling group that seems to have access to highly classified information regarding government technology. Conner is astonished to discover that the group's psychic power is real, and that he has fallen in love with one of the beautiful twins who are the power's focus. But the Listeners have tapped into an ancient, evil force that intends to remake first Conner and his friends, then all of mankind, in its own horrifying image.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Tor Books (January 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812550390
• ISBN-13: 978-0812550399
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #749,640 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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars pretty engaging, October 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Listeners (Mass Market Paperback)

i've read almost all of Christopher Pike's other books so i consider myself a sound voice of criticsm regarding his books. i liked this one. it was engaging and easy to read throughout. i don't see what makes it an adult book besides occasional swearing and some very mild nudity - take those bits out and it could pass as one of his teen books. which is just fine, because it made it incredibly easy to read. i liked David Conner and enjoyed his characterization as well as that of his boss, Ned, and Dr. Spears, the guy heading the Listeners movement. Spears especially had some interesting stuff going on; pity he couldn't be explored more in depth.
the one thing i didn't like was Lucy Temple, David's love interest. could anyone be more annoying? she was such an... sometimes. and Margaret was a little much...for obvious reasons, after you read the book. but you know, that's just the way he writes.
generally speaking, there are some recurring Pike themes in this book - an ancient evil, a greater spiritual SOMETHING that's out there, the power of love blah blah blah. if you feel like you've been there, done that, then don't read this book. but if you like Pike's writing style (smooth and easy like hot chocolate, yum) then you'll enjoy this one.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There truly is no limit to Pike's imagination, June 1, 1999

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This review is from: The Listeners (Mass Market Paperback)

Listeners has to be one of Pike's best. He developed the story line well and I really looked forward to the romance between David and Lucy. Often I feel like Pike's books are too short and the endings are not fulfilling, however the ending to Listeners is very satisfying. I am a major Christopher Pike fan, and at first I was afraid that his adult books would disappoint me, but it was just the opposite. Listeners and Season of Passage are two of my favorites! I love the story lines---there truly is no limit to Pike's imagination!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It was one of the best books that I have ever read, May 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Listeners (Mass Market Paperback)

In the book The Listeners, I was awed by the intensity of this book. The story about the twins and the intricate love story that Mr. Pike has written makes me wonder if there will ever be another sequel. The sheer horror of the story made me extremly scared and I loved every minute of this book. I highly recommed this book to anyone with an open mind.