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The Tomb: Repairman Jack #1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

F. Paul Wilson (Author), Joe Barrett (Narrator), Audible Studios (Publisher)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,419 ratings
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Much to the chagrin of his girlfriend, Gia, Repairman Jack doesn’t deal with appliances ― he fixes situations for people, situations that too often land him in deadly danger. His latest fix is finding a stolen necklace which, unknown to him, is more than a simple piece of jewelry. Some might say it’s cursed, other might call it blessed. The quest leads Jack to a rusty freighter on Manhattan’s West Side docks. What he finds in its hold threatens his sanity and the city around him. But worst of all, it threatens Gia’s daughter Vicky, the last surviving member of a bloodline marked for extinction. “F. Paul Wilson is a great storyteller and a thoughtful one.” David Morrell
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  1. Book 1 of 16
    Repairman Jack
  2. Listening Length
    15 hours and 28 minutes
  3. Author
    F. Paul Wilson
  4. Narrator
    Joe Barrett
  5. Audible release date
    July 7, 2009
  6. Language
    English
  7. Publisher
    Audible Studios
  8. ASIN
    B002GJHYQG
  9. Version
    Unabridged
  10. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 15 hours and 28 minutes
Author F. Paul Wilson
Narrator Joe Barrett
Audible.com Release Date July 07, 2009
Publisher Audible Studios
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B002GJHYQG
Best Sellers Rank #91,015 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#467 in Occult Horror Fiction
#1,106 in Supernatural Thrillers (Audible Books & Originals)
#2,385 in Occult Fiction

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
1,419 global ratings

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Customers say the book is the start to one of the best series they've ever read. They find the plots interesting and easy to accept. They also appreciate the good writing style and likable, flawed, irreverent protagonist. Readers also describe the characters as good, strong, fast, and mean.

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72 customers mention "Plot"60 positive12 negative

Customers find the plot interesting, rock solid, and hold their interest. They also say the book is a good read in a horror fiction/science fiction, good vs evil way. Readers are surprised by the turn the book takes, and appreciate the amazing imagination. They like the romantic story line, and find it very easy to accept the action with willing suspension.

"...F. Paul Wilson has crafted a well thought out story centered on one of the deepest literary characters I've come across, Repairman Jack...." Read more

"...The action is this book is rock solid and Jack draws a tough opponent for his first adventure...." Read more

"...you fall deeply in love with the characters and the story always leaves you satisfied...." Read more

"...The action is well-described. The book is tense and well-written...." Read more

23 customers mention "Characters"23 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters in the book quite good, strong, fast, and mean.

"...The rakoshi are indestructible unless they are burned, strong, fast, and mean...." Read more

"...Wilson is a master story teller, character developer and pacing master...." Read more

"...The protagonist is interesting, but the effort to bring romantic tension is labored (in my opinion) and requires both the male and female..." Read more

"...higher than a three, because the plot is wonderful and the characters quite good...." Read more

18 customers mention "Writing style"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing style good and the expertise on weapons shows very clearly.

"...F. Paul Wilson's writing style is excellent. The Tomb is a very accessible read that doesn't feel simple or dumbed down...." Read more

"...Mr. Wilson is an excellent writer. He has created an ensemble cast for his novels that come alive...." Read more

"...No worries, it was written well enough to hold my attention in an 80s popcorn flick kinda way...." Read more

"...The action is well-described. The book is tense and well-written...." Read more

10 customers mention "Book series"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book series to be a good introduction to the Repairman Jack universe.

"If I could I would give this 10 stars. A great book that starts off the best series I have ever read...." Read more

"...This first book felt long, but it did turn out to be a really good introduction to the Repairman Jack universe...." Read more

"Started off great but ended up disappointing. I generally like a bit of supernatural in books, but not monsters like these...." Read more

"you can't do better than repairman jack. the series is excellent and gripping. the entire thing. a must read...." Read more

8 customers mention "Jack's abilities"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's protagonist likable, flawed, and irreverent. They also appreciate the mix of practical minded Jack and the supernatural world.

"...Positive:+ Characters. Jack is unique and fun to follow- i especially liked his first 'fix-it' job.+ Plot...." Read more

"...This was an excellent read. I loved the mix of practical minded Jack with the supernatural world of the Tomb...." Read more

"...Repairman Jack does not fail to entertain. He is someone I want to know...." Read more

"...A real page-turner, for sure. Repairman Jack is a likable, flawed, irreverent guy, who comes through when he needs to, even though you wonder at..." Read more

8 customers mention "Pacing"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book good and reasonable. They also say the supernatural elements keep them reading.

"...The rakoshi are indestructible unless they are burned, strong, fast, and mean...." Read more

"...Wilson is a master story teller, character developer and pacing master...." Read more

"...The story was interesting enough to keep me reading and moves along at a reasonable (though occasionally awkward) pace...." Read more

"...I thought the pacing was good, and the supernatural elements were reasonably handled without being ham handed...." Read more

the cover caught my attention and love of odd stuff and movies
5 out of 5 stars
the cover caught my attention and love of odd stuff and movies
One most awesomeness books and character ever read...the cover caught my attention and love of odd stuff and movies...one reasons why I am the way I am...thankful for Mr Wilson writing..true honor....signed the electric horseman
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Tamara B
5.0 out of 5 stars whether you're a fan of fantasy, mystery, or neither, you have to read this book
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2012
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I cannot stress this enough. The Tomb is a book that anyone can and should enjoy. F. Paul Wilson has crafted a well thought out story centered on one of the deepest literary characters I've come across, Repairman Jack. This is the type of skillful story telling that everyone should experience.

One of the aspects of The Tomb that really stuck out is the depth of characterization that has gone into shaping the protagonist, Repairman Jack. Wilson has created a realistic character that has all the trappings of a real person. Jack has his propensities and quirks (he's obsessed with old movies and old, for lack of a better word, junk), emotions and feelings (jack experiences love, hate, curiosity, anger, etc to varying degrees throughout the novel), and flaws (Unlike the typical stoic tough guy action hero, Jack experiences fear, confusion and struggles to find a way to fix all of the problems that spring up in the novel). By the end of the novel, we see Repairman Jack as a real person, making his successes that much more impressive.

F. Paul Wilson's writing style is excellent. The Tomb is a very accessible read that doesn't feel simple or dumbed down. I don't know how many people appreciate this, but every so often Wilson uses some lesser known words to describe scenes. Unlike some authors that are just trying to show off their vocabulary, Wilson is simply choosing the perfect word to describe his world.

You can really tell that Wilson has done his homework on everything from mythology to firearms. Yet all the important details come out naturally throughout the course of the books instead of bursting out in 2 page segments that break up the narrative. Wilson tells you exactly what you need to know, when you need to know it, without sacrificing the pace and the enjoyment of the reader.

Overall, F. Paul Wilson has written a really great book with everything you could want in a story. The most impressive aspect of this is that he's managed to make it look natural and effortless.
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Joseph Boone
4.0 out of 5 stars A good start
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2007
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Repairman Jack is a man who doesn't officially exist. He has gone to great lengths to have no social security number, no tax records, etc. When people have a problem, he's available to fix it. For a price. Jack's ex-girlfriend, Gia, calls him for help when one of her aunts disappears. Jack learns that a man who controls demonic creatures (rakoshi) has targeted Gia's aunts and her daughter for death. Jack is used to dealing with difficult situations, but indestructible demons pose a challenge even for him. Still, he puts himself squarely between Gia's family and danger as he struggles to save them all from what seems to be certain death.

The Tomb marks the beginning of the Repairman Jack series, and introduces the character for the first time. The book was originally volume 2 of the Adversary Cycle and was not intended as a launching point for a new series. After the author had published several Repairman Jack novels, he went back and re-wrote portions of The Tomb to integrate the new continuity. This is known as the "Author's Definitive Edition" and is the only version still in print.

As an introduction to a new series, this book works pretty well. The first 50 pages or so starts off a bit slowly but then things start to percolate. The main characters are all here and in the same form you'll see them throughout the series. Abe is part mentor, part old friend, part weapons supplier, and even larger part Jewish mother. Gia is Jack's girlfriend after this book and her role is primarily telling Jack how disgusting his profession is and to nag like a harpy. She is easily the least likeable character in this book, and the whole series for that matter.

The action is this book is rock solid and Jack draws a tough opponent for his first adventure. The rakoshi are indestructible unless they are burned, strong, fast, and mean. If that isn't enough, they're directed by a man who is intelligent and ruthless. When Jack confronts them, he's never more than one mistake away from death.

The Tomb is a good novel and anyone looking for action with elements of supernatural would do well to give this series a try. This is the first Repairman Jack book and therefore is a logical place to start. If you've already tried some of Jack's adventures, this is still a good read and offers the opportunity to discover how it all begins.
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Maurice
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent reading
Reviewed in Canada on October 19, 2016
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I enjoyed every second of this book. Very captivating. A good book must be able to move the plot along without the reading guessing what is going to happen next. This book does this. I would recommend reading.
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Keith G
5.0 out of 5 stars Execellent! - Deserving of more exposure...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2013
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I'd loved the movie version of 'The Keep' (early Michael Mann movie with a bit of a cult following..) for decades and was gratified when I found the original story by F. Paul Wilson on Kindle. I think the movie does the book justice, but for me the book story wins by a couple of lengths. I was further delighted to find a relatively untapped library of Mr Wilson's work that follow 'The Keep' in blending folklore with fantasy, sci-fi, contemporary noir and horror - a bit like Raymond Chandler meets Graham Masterton, if you can imagine... The Tomb combines all this and introduces 'Repairman Jack' - all right-thinking blokes would want to be Jack if they could - in a well-developed and satisfying yarn. I'll be working my way through Mr Wilson's back catalogue for months to come.. Excellent!
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Jules
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Australia on June 26, 2015
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I loved this and am now hooked on the series.
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David
4.0 out of 5 stars Great but not the original
Reviewed in Canada on May 31, 2015
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This was a re-read after finishing the repairman jack series to go back and check out Jack's origin I'd given away my copy years ago, surprised with the revisions, interesting but still a good read.
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Oliver Clarke "whatmeworry"
4.0 out of 5 stars Good old fashioned fun
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2013
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I devoured novels like this back in the 80s but somehow never read this one. It's a slightly silly, not really that scary, but enormously entertaining horror yarn with a likeable 2 fisted hero, a decent supporting cast and some really fun monsters. I suspect this version has been revised to bring some of the cultural references up to date but there's no getting away from that great B-movie feeling that so many 80s horror novels had.
Definitely looking forward to more of the same.
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