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A review by kamatari2021
The Tomb by F. Paul Wilson
4.0
This is my first foray into the Repairman Jack series and I didn't know what to expect from The Tomb. However, I found this mash-up of elements that reminded me a little at times of Indiana Jones, sometimes the X-Files and a lot of Sam Spade-like film noir pulpy detective story thrown into the mix.
The story involves a "repairman" who keeps a low profile and fixes problems for people. Often that involves hurting or killing others and that's why his ex, Gia, dumped him. He lives in a dumpy apartment full of old movies and knick-knacks that might also feel at home in the Rockford Files' home.
The character of Repairman Jack is an intriguing one. No special powers, just a nose for trouble. Trouble finds him in the form of a one-armed Indian man who hires him to recover a stolen necklace for his dying grandma. Having read and watched many stories like this, I immediately identified the significance of the necklace and was unsurprised when grandma disappeared shortly after its return to the original owner.
However, that's not a slap against the book. Watching Repairman piece together what I had already figured out was engrossing enough.
If I have any knock against this book it would be with the supporting characters. The female characters often seemed weak or clueless or both and that I found a little annoying. However, I look forward to grabbing more books with Jack and I would recommend this to fans of Supernatural or Dresden Files.
The story involves a "repairman" who keeps a low profile and fixes problems for people. Often that involves hurting or killing others and that's why his ex, Gia, dumped him. He lives in a dumpy apartment full of old movies and knick-knacks that might also feel at home in the Rockford Files' home.
The character of Repairman Jack is an intriguing one. No special powers, just a nose for trouble. Trouble finds him in the form of a one-armed Indian man who hires him to recover a stolen necklace for his dying grandma. Having read and watched many stories like this, I immediately identified the significance of the necklace and was unsurprised when grandma disappeared shortly after its return to the original owner.
However, that's not a slap against the book. Watching Repairman piece together what I had already figured out was engrossing enough.
If I have any knock against this book it would be with the supporting characters. The female characters often seemed weak or clueless or both and that I found a little annoying. However, I look forward to grabbing more books with Jack and I would recommend this to fans of Supernatural or Dresden Files.