

His first novel, Slumber Party, was initially written as a supernatural thriller containing a character with pyrokinesis, which he later removed upon the request of his editor. He initially tried his hand at writing science fiction and adult mystery, but later began writing teen thrillers due to an editor's suggestion. He attended college briefly before dropping out and working various jobs such as house painting and computer programming.

McFadden was born in New York City in 1955, but grew up in California.

Known for mystery-thrillers and supernatural horror aimed at young adults, he has also written adult fiction. He is a bestselling author of young adult and children's fiction. Kevin Christopher McFadden (born November 12, 1955), known by his pen name Christopher Pike, is an American author. Horror, thriller, science fiction, young adult
