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THE VAMPIRE

I am a vampire, and that is the truth. But the modern meaning of the word vampire, the stories that have
been told about creatures such as I, are not precisely true. I do not turn to ash in the sun, nor do I cringe
when I see a crucifix. I wear a tiny gold cross around my neck now, but only because I like it. I cannot
command a pack of wolves to attack or fly through the air. Nor can I make another of my kind simply by
having him drink my blood. Wolves do like me, though, as do most predators, and I can jump so high
that one might imagine I can fly. As to blood - ah, blood, the whole subject fascinates me. I do like that,
warm and dripping, when I am thirsty. And I am often thirsty...




About the Author

Christopher Pike was born in New York, USA but grew up in Los Angeles, where he lives to this day.
Prior to becoming a writer, he worked in a factory, painted houses and programmed computers. His
hobbies include astronomy, meditating, running, playing with his nieces and nephews, and making sure his
books are prominently displayed in his local bookshop. He is the author of the bestselling CHAIN
LETTER, SPELLBOUND, LAST ACT, GIMME A KISS, WEEKEND, SLUMBER PARTY,
REMEMBER ME, the FINAL FRIENDS trilogy, SCAVENGER HUNT, FALL INTO DARKNESS,
WITCH, SEE YOU LATER, CHAIN LETTER 2, DIE SOFTLY, BURY ME DEEP, MONSTER,
ROAD TO NOWHERE, SATI, WHISPER OF DEATH and MASTER OF MURDER which are all
available in paperback from Hodder and Stoughton.



CHRISTOPHER

PIKE

THE LAST VAMPIRE

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Copyright © 1994 by Christopher Pike

First published in the USA in 1994 by Pocket Books, a division of Simon & Schuster Inc.

First published in Great Britain in 1994 by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd.
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