I first learned of F. Paul Wilson and Repairman Jack on April 12, 2007. That’s the day he was interviewed for about a half an hour on my favorite talk radio show: Free Talk Live. After hearing how he weaves together Libertariarn principles with Jack’s adventures I new I had to give it a try, so I tracked down a copy of the first Repairman Jack book: The Tomb.
I didn’t really know anything about it, but Wilson’s writing quickly drew me in and Jack’s philosophy and chosen lifestyle seemed nearly idyllic to me. When the Rakosh appeared in the middle of the book I was shocked. I had no idea it was going to turn into a supernatural thriller. But I was thrilled to discover it. In fact I was hooked.
It didn’t take long to track down more of the Repairman Jack novels and then other F. Paul Wilson works. I’ve read roughly two-thirds of his novels at this point and numerous short fiction pieces as well. My goal is to read all of it.
I’ve actually moved away from the Repairman Jack books for the moment and intend to read all of the works that make up “The Secret History of The World”, in order, starting from the short story “Demonsong”. But I don’t want to start that reading (and re-reading) until I know the final books will be released when I reach them. Luckily that still leaves me with quite a bit to read. F. Paul Wilson has been nothing if not prolific.
And that’s what this site will be all about. I will share the latest in F. Paul Wilson news, provide essays and colloctor information and review each and every piece that F. Paul Wilson has written. Welcome to my latest obsession.
