Sam Youd
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Sam Youd, who wrote under a number of pseudonyms is particularly noted for his works written as John Christopher such as the Tripods Trilogy or the Sword of the Spirits Trilogy. Sam Youd was born in Huyton, Lancashire (though Youd is an old Cheshire surname). He adopted the name Christopher Samuel Youd for his professional writings, leading to the widespread but mistaken belief that that was his birth name. Throughout his life he was known simply as Sam to his friends and acquaintances.
Books
A Dusk of demons
In a future world where civilization has collapsed, fourteen-year-old Ben sets out on a journey to discover his birthright, and meets members of a technologically advanced remnant, who use machines to foster belief in Demons among the people of Ben's homeland.
When the Tripods Came (The Tripods #0.5)
Fourteen-year-old Laurie and his family attempt to flee England when the Tripods descend from outer space and begin brainwashing everyone with their hypnotic Caps. John Christopher is a pseudonym of Sam Youd.
Dragon dance
Simon and Brad's fireball adventures take them to ancient China where they are exposed to incredible practices of mind control.
The PRINCE IN WAITING
Thirteen-year-old Luke has no reason to suspect that anything will ever change in the primitive society of the future in which he lives.
The sword of the spirits
In the conclusion to the trilogy set in post-apocalyptic England, Luke returns a triumphant Prince from his expedition in the North, although he loses the three things he cares about most.
The CITY OF GOLD AND LEAD
The City of Gold and Lead ~ John Christopher/Samuel Youd From the back of Collier Books published copy of this book: Will, Beanpole, and Henry have managed to escape the Tripods. But instead of living in safety, in the small Swiss community of free people, they have chosen to embark upon a mission that may yet again cost them their lives. Each year, a series of Games is held in Germany. Those who win the competitions win the honor to serve the Tripods. Those who are Capped consider this the highest honor. And those who are free know that it is an ideal opportunity to infiltrate the City – and, perhaps free the world. “The writing has pace, the plot is successful, and the setting is filled with exotic charm and horror.” ~ Saturday Review “John Christopher has taken the measure of science fiction.” ~ New York Times Book Review Other Books in the Tripod Trilogy: The White Mountains The Pool of Fire When the Tripods Came
Lotus Caves
Rebelling against the monotonous life of the moon colony, two boys go beyond its boundaries and discover a series of caves ruled by a super-intelligent plant-like being.
The pool of fire
This is the conclusion of the Tripods series written under the name John Christopher. These young adult science fiction stories are set on Earth ruled by the alien Tripods. A prequel detailing the conquest was added 20 years later. The series: 0.5 (Prequel) When the Tripods Came (1988) 1. The White Mountains (1967) 2. The City of Gold and Lead (1967) 3. The Pool of Fire (1968)
The possessors
The snowbound guests of an Alpine chalet take desperate measures as two persons die and later return from death to contaminate them with a strange malady.
In the beginning
The Tripods Collection: The White Mountains; The City of Gold and Lead; The Pool of Fire; When the Tripods Came
Dom and Va
A youth and a girl from different tribes learn to coexist and blend their different cultures as they make a new life together.