Scavenger Hunt: Amazon.ca: Christopher Pike: Books

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Once again Pike gives readers a roller-coaster ride. Carl Timmons, a high-school senior in a small California town, is troubled by the accidental death of his best friend. Trying to achieve some normalcy in his life, he is drawn into the school scavenger hunt. His team includes an old friend, his best friend's girl, her handicapped brother, and three newcomers to the town. As the hunt progresses, it takes a freakish turn with an horrific ending that leaves readers shaken but hopeful. The plot and mood move along consistently, drawing readers in and sustaining an uneasy feeling throughout. Parts of the book are very suspenseful, while others give readers a chance to catch their breath. Scant characterization at the beginning is so well done that readers will be compelled to keep reading to find out more. A skillfully woven ending clears up any questions about the characters. This quick read will appeal to teens seeking some distractions from the ordinary, and to those who are interested in the creepy, gory, gruesome, bizarre, and macabre genre. --Molly Kinney, North Dade Regional Library, Miami, FL
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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A secret club organized a scavenger hunt for the senior class. The sponsoring club promised a prize for the first group to finish the hunt. But for Carl the hunt will become a nightmare in which he wanders far from the others. By the author of "Chain Letter", "Spellbond" and "Last Act". --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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CARL TlMMONS HAD A DREAM THE MORNING OF THE scavenger hunt. Read the first page

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4.0 out of 5 stars sand man's review, Feb 13 2004

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Daniel Sanderson (Diamoundhead,MS USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scavenger Hunt (Mass Market Paperback)

This novel was a good,enjoyable,and scary book to read. The book
starts off kind of confusing untill you get to the first chapter.
The main character in this book is Carl Timmons,a senior in
a small town in californa. The book goes on to tells about the dreams he has about his friend that is dead. The trobeled senior has no idea what taking him and his commpany on this hunt will do.If you want to find out try reading the book. I enjoyed this book ,and look forward to reading more of Chistopher Pike's novels.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary Hunt, May 10 2003

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Carl Timmons' Senior Class was to be led on a Scavenger Hunt that led through the city, then deep into the desert. After two of the groups realize they are not seeing anyone else on the hunt, they quickly realize the scavenger hunt is fake, and they were being set up. They soon find themselves righting for there lives, against people that aren't even alive. Will they survive?...Or are they already dead?

I like how this book is pretty action packed. The story quickly picks up from the beginning, and is steadily paced until the shocking end. The Author is very detailed in describing the characters settings and situations. I can relate to a lot of the feelings that were expressed during this book. I liked how "Scavenger Hunt" can be put in a number of categories. It includes: Horror, mystery, Suspense, Romance, action, and a tad of comedy here and there. I like how you never know what's going to happen next. I would have liked if the story didn't end so abruptly, and said what happened after the end.

I would definitely recommend "Scavenger Hunt" to anyone that enjoys horror mysteries that lead you in suspense, while having plenty of action and a unique love story tied into it. This is a Great book. READ IT.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Definetly worth reading, Dec 31 2002

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A. Ostrow "Lexi" (Las Vegas, Nevada United States) - See all my reviews
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I think I have read all of Pike's books that are still in print and he is my favorite author. I love to read horror and mysteries and that's what he writes. Not to mention he has amazing details. Scavenger Hunt was one of my favoirtes.

The book opens in a church where a frantic boy tells the story of his day to a fairly disbeliving preist.

Carl, Cessy, Tom, Tracie, Rick, Paula and Davey are just a few seniors whose class is having a scavenger hunt. Carl just lost his best friend Joe and Tom is his only other really good friend since.

The scavenger hunt has weird rules and weird clues. But no one seems to think it as anything odd. They are all just happy to be having fun and not be in school.

Soon things get even weirder. Carl notcies that apart from his group Tracies group is the only other one they've seen since about the second clue.

Before they can stop it they are thrown into a deadly game. A Scavenger Hunt where they are the scavengers prey.

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4.0 out of 5 stars good scary fun
This is an easy to read and fast-moving story that will creep you out. Anyone like human sacrifice? WHOOOOOO

Published on Aug 17 2002