The Tomb

Repairman Jack #1

By: F. Paul Wilson

Narrated by: Joe Barrett

Length: 15 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

Much to the chagrin of his girlfriend, Gia, Repairman Jack doesn't deal with electronic appliances. He fixes situations for people, often putting himself in deadly danger.

His latest project is recovering a stolen necklace, which carries with it an ancient curse that may unleash a horde of Bengali demons. Jack is used to danger, but this time Gia's daughter Vicky is threatened. Can Jack overcome the curse of the yellow necklace and bring Vicky safely back home?

Get another Repairman Jack fix.

©1998 F. Paul Wilson (P)2009 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"F. Paul Wilson weaves spells with words." (Dean Koontz)
"A riveting combination of detective story and horror fiction....This thriller is fast-action fun!" ( Publishers Weekly)

100 Must-Read Thrillers (International Thriller Writers)

good

This book was not what I expected it was very good but but not believable I would recommend reading it if you and joy if you enjoy unusual storylines

Jack is very much relatable

I began with the. 5 novel which I begrudgingly paid for! It really does not seem to come from the series! I liked Him as a whole package. Narrator is a favorite of mine. Does S. King's DARK TOWER NOVELS. Digressing- Great story & a fun b.f. character in Abe. Our chubby albeit loyal friend to Jack is hilarious. I'm going for another novel here soon. This I'd like revisit!

Only book I’ve read more than once! Page turner!

The Tomb is absolute perfection in plot, story arch, characters and original story. Read it first as a teen, again as a young adult and now as a middle age adult. The story captivated me all three times even knowing the end. F.Paul Wilson and this book hold my #1 rated spot for all time books I have read. It’s thrilling, obsession making to finish, and an absolute horror. Why? Because the creatures are believed to exist in India - where I first stumbled upon this book. To me, and for that reason - counts as historical fiction. I asked the locals, and they all knew about the dreaded Rakakaji/Rakshi/rakshus- all names I have heard them called in different dialects of Hindi. If you read this book, I promise a fast read because you won’t be able to put it down and a story you will never forget it.

good fun read

this is an enjoyable book with a gritty likable anti-hero as the lead character. Fun and fantastic twists and turns keeps you interested. Very good reading as well

Solid start to what looks to be a great series!

Not sure how I missed this series, but glad a friend recommended it recently! Good story, well developed characters (that you can actually care about), and very well paced, never a dull moment! Won't give anything away, other than to say I give this book my highest recommendation! Also worthy of note is the excellent narration by Joe Barrett - he may be my favorite narrator now, very reminiscent of the late, great, Frank Muller - and that is the highest praise I could give any narrator! Can't wait to start the next book, though I see Mr. Barrett is not the narrator this time around, too bad - will be listening to some of his other work in the near future!

Joe Pitt, Joe Ledger and now Repairman Jack

Would you consider the audio edition of The Tomb to be better than the print version?

I did not read the book, only listened to the audio. I find some stories more intriguing when the characters can be heard through the narrator. Some books I prefer to read but not this series as the narrator is excellent. I have actually missed out on some good reads due to poor narration.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I actually got into this series by accident. I received the new Kindle for Mothers day and they offered free books. I downloaded one called the Last Rakosh and wanted more!!
Edge of my seat may be pushing it a bit but all in all it is a great series, well written and does offer some surprises, for sure

Which scene was your favorite?

The alligator and the dog of course: Dynamite comes in small packages...right?

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I was saddened when the pup was considered dead. Still hoping he is not as I have a few chapters left.
Also when Jack and his Father have a discussion and realize they missed out on so much and really did not know eachother at all

Any additional comments?

I started most of by favorite reads by accident or dumb luck, but The Joe Pitt Series (Charlie Huston) was the first real "Can NOT put it down " series I read. Then I got into Joe Ledger series, by Jonathon Maberry not to mention the amazing series by Peter Brett which started with The Warded Man!! (again dumb luck, but one of the best reads I have ever had) The other series by Mr. Wilson which seems to offer just as much excitement or more and supernatural oddities as the Repairman Jack Books.

One GD is too many

This book has way more than one.

I don't understand why writers think that they have to use God as a profanity or use it at all if they are not talking about God.

It could have been 5 stars.

Good story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes the story is fast moving and fun

What did you like best about this story?

There was a lot of different twists and turns

Any additional comments?

One of the reviewers I read before I got this book said that there was a problem with the sound. I found that to be true but was able to get through it, however, it should be fixed

Mystery with a touch of magic

Spectacular story with characters I would both recognize on the street and love to hang out with. I'll read more by this author!

Absorbing story-disappointing reader

If you could sum up The Tomb in three words, what would they be?

Great story but I miss Alexander Cendes, original narrator-ALOT

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Pretty much...moves well

How did the narrator detract from the book?

After reading the first three (Fear City etc) narrated by Alexander Cendese this book doesn't have the EDGE and variety of Dialects as other. This man's voice better suited for Someret Maughan-not for Thrillers.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

NO

Any additional comments?