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Francis Paul Wilson

    May 17, 1946

    Francis Paul Wilson crafts narratives that seamlessly blend science fiction, horror, and medical thrillers, exploring the intricate connections between scientific discovery and the supernatural. His work is characterized by its thrilling pace and a deep engagement with the philosophical implications of pushing human knowledge and boundaries. Wilson's distinctive voice lies in his ability to weave complex plots with profound questions about existence, morality, and the unknown. He offers readers a compelling journey through genres, always maintaining a sharp focus on the human element within extraordinary circumstances.

    Francis Paul Wilson
    Cold City
    Definitely Not Kansas
    The Christmas Thingy
    Fatal Error
    Nightworld
    The Last Christmas: A Repairman Jack Novel
    • The Last Christmas: A Repairman Jack Novel

      • 370 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Jack is back.Wilson never said he was through with Repairman Jack. He said he was through turning in a new novel every year. He also said when a story came along that was right for Jack, he’d write it.The Last Christmas is that story.It’s late December between Ground Zero and Fatal Error, a winter of discontent for Jack who’s perhaps spending too much time hanging at Julio’s. An old contact, Edward Burkes, convinces him to take on a missing-person fix.As usual, nothing is as it seems and the missing person isn’t exactly a person. In fact, it’s like nothing anyone has ever seen.And in the middle of all this, the mysterious Madame de Medici hires him to safeguard a valuable object. Simple, right?Not even close.Yep, Jack is back and, as usual, weird trouble is on his heels.

      The Last Christmas: A Repairman Jack Novel
      4.4
    • Nightworld

      • 480 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      This is the way the world ends...not with a bang but a scream in the dark. It begins at dawn, when the sun rises late. Then the holes appear. The first forms in Central Park, in sight of an apartment where Repairman Jack and a man as old as time watch with growing dread. Gaping holes, bottomless and empty...until sundown, when the first unearthly, hungry creatures appear. Nightworld brings F. Paul Wilson's Adversary Cycle and Repairman Jack saga to an apocalyptic finale as Jack and Glaeken search the Secret History to gather a ragtag army for a last stand against the Otherness and a hideously transformed Rasalom.

      Nightworld
      4.4
    • Munir Habib's life has become a nightmare. His tormentor has warned Munir not to report the kidnapping of his family, or they will pay a terrible price. But a friend realizes something is terribly wrong and tells Munir he doesn't have to go to the cops. There's a guy who fixes situations like this--Repairman Jack. Jack is backed into helping Munir despite his ongoing involvement in the cosmic shadow war between the Ally and the Otherness. Or perhaps because of it. He's chafing at being forced into the defensive role of protecting the Lady, the physical embodiment of the consciousness of the planet Earth. Meanwhile, the Septimus Order and the Kickers are seemingly working in concert on a plot to extinguish the Lady and open the way for the Otherness to take over our reality. To top it all off, Dawn Pickering finally goes into labor and delivers a baby she only glimpses as it's whisked away, and is terrified by what she sees. Later she's told the baby died, but she doesn't believe it. Neither does Weezy. Neither does Jack. All these interlocking plots mean doom for humanity. But Jack never gives up or gives in.

      Fatal Error
      5.0
    • Best selling author F. Paul Wilson and award-winning illustrator Alan M. Clark offer up this fun children's Christmas story about little Jessica, who wishes for a monster of her own for Christmas, and the gets more (and less) than she could have hoped for.

      The Christmas Thingy
      4.0
    • Definitely Not Kansas

      Book One: The Nocturnia Chronicles

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Set in the imaginative world of Nocturnia, the story weaves a tale suitable for both adults and young readers, blending adventure with themes of self-discovery and courage. As characters navigate this unique realm, they encounter challenges that test their resilience and friendships. The narrative promises to engage middle-grade readers and above, inviting them to explore a fantastical landscape filled with intrigue and excitement.

      Definitely Not Kansas
      4.4
    • Cold City

      • 496 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      The beginning of a new prequel trilogy, Repairman Jack: The Early Years

      Cold City
      4.0
    • Repairman Jack unbound! It's the showdown against the Otherness.

      The Dark at the End
      4.3
    • Dark City

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Dark City is the second of a new prequel trilogy, Repairman Jack: The Early Years by F. Paul Wilson. It's February 1992. Desert Storm is raging in Iraq but twenty-two-year-old Jack has more pressing matters at home. His favorite bar, The Spot, is about to be sold out from under Julio, Jack's friend. Jack has been something of a tag-along to this point, but now he takes the reins and demonstrates his innate talent for seeing biters get bit. With a body count even higher than in Cold City, this second novel of the Early Years Trilogy hurtles Jack into the final volume in which all scores will be settled, all debts paid.

      Dark City
      4.0
    • Reprisal

      • 412 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      This is the fifth book in Wilson's Adversary Cycle, updated by the author and available for the first time in trade paperback, and released in preparation for the grand climax of the Repairman Jack cycle. Poised and waiting for the moment he can unleash an ancient wave of horror that will extinguish humanity, the son of clone Jim Hanley, Jonah, poses as a graduate student in a small southern town to hide his venomous vampiric identity.

      Reprisal
      4.3
    • Black Wind

      • 465 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      On the eve of World War II, Hiroki Okumo, disciple of an ancient Japanese religion, seeks the long-lost key to the devastating Black Wind while two men try to steal his fiance, Meiko

      Black Wind
      4.2
    • In this gripping continuation of the Repairman Jack saga, the hero faces a personal crisis when he learns his estranged father is in a coma after a car accident in Florida. Despite their troubled relationship, Jack travels south to the hospital, where he encounters Anya, a peculiar neighbor who seems to possess an uncanny knowledge about both him and his father. Meanwhile, a young woman named Semelee, who has unusual abilities and lives in the Everglades with a group of deformed men, senses Jack's unique presence. As Jack explores the senior community of Gateways South, he discovers an unusual drought plaguing Florida, yet Anya's lawn remains vibrantly green. This raises questions about her true nature. The community has also been shaken by a series of strange deaths among residents, attributed to bizarre animal attacks. Jack becomes increasingly aware of mysterious "lights" that appear from a sinkhole in the Everglades, hinting at another reality. To save his father from becoming the next victim, Jack must unravel these mysteries while confronting his own secrets and those of his father. The stakes are high as he delves into a world filled with danger and the unknown.

      Gateways
      4.2
    • Crisscross

      • 512 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      Repairman Jack is back! An anonymous mercenary, with no last name and no social security number, Jack has thrilled a veritable army of readers ever since his bestselling debut in The Tomb. Jack can fix any problem, supernatural or otherwise, for a price. Now, in his latest gripping adventure, he takes on two cases at once. The first involves a nun being blackmailed by someone who has photos of her she doesn't want made public. What's in those photos, she won't say, but with her meager savings just about exhausted, she hires Jack to help her. The second seems straightforward enough, as an elderly woman hires Jack to find her missing son. But to locate his quarry, Jack must infiltrate the inner reaches of the Dormentalist Church, a secretive, globe-spanning cult whose members include some of the biggest and most powerful names in entertainment, sports, and politics. Ruthless in its pursuit of critics and enemies, the Church hides a sinister agenda known only to its ruling elite. But Jack can be ruthless, too, going to darker lengths than ever before as he crisscrosses the two fix-it jobs to settle the deadliest of scores!

      Crisscross
      4.2
    • Healer (Book 3 of the LaNague Series) is the thrilling conclusion to the LaNague Federation Trilogy. The Outworld Imperium, which began as a rebellion for independence, has devolved into a bloated, bureaucratic entity that produces nothing and survives solely on taxation. This failing business is perpetually in debt, relying on loans to cover massive deficits. Peter LaNague's revolutionary vision aims to dismantle the entrenched Imperium and reshape the understanding of government for all Outworlders. To achieve this, he must forge alliances with a madman and the last of Sol System's robber barons, strategically utilize the fierce warriors from Flint while keeping them in check, and outmaneuver the relentless forces of the Imperium. Amid these challenges, LaNague's most significant test is to execute his plan without becoming the very enemy he seeks to overthrow. This edition also includes the short stories "Lipidleggin'" and "Ratman," along with an introduction by the author. F. Paul Wilson is a bestselling author with over thirty novels and 100 short stories to his name, with more than seven million copies in print in the US and translations in twenty-four languages. He is a practicing physician living at the Jersey Shore with his wife, Mary.

      Healer
      4.2
    • Fear City

      • 480 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      Rage, terror, and redemption: these are the stones upon which F. Paul Wilson builds the concluding chapter of Repairman Jack: The Early Years, the prequel trilogy focusing on the formative years of Wilson's globally popular supernatural troubleshooter. The strands of Jack's life, established in the first two books, Cold City and Dark City, are now woven into a complete pattern. Centered around an obscure group of malcontents intent on creating a terrible explosion in New York City in 1993, Fear City shows the final stages of young Jack becoming Repairman Jack. It is a dark and terrible story, full of plots and needless mayhem, with secret agents, a freelance torturer, a secret society as old as human history, love, death, and a very bleak triumph. Jack threads his way through this intricate maze, as people he loves are stripped away from him in a way that presages the later epic series of novels. This edition of the book is the deluxe, tall rack mass market paperback.

      Fear City
      4.1
    • Hosts

      • 512 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      Repairman Jack returns in a thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestseller, The Tomb. Known for his unique skills as a situation fixer, Jack operates outside the law and societal norms, with no last name or Social Security number. After fifteen years apart, he is contacted by his estranged sister, Kate, who seeks his help to understand her girlfriend Jeanette's alarming trance-like behavior. A mysterious stranger leads Kate to Jack, who is less than thrilled about their reunion and what she learns about his unconventional life. As Jack investigates, he discovers that Jeanette's condition stems from experimental therapy for a brain tumor, which has left her and other subjects infected by a mutated virus. This virus is intent on multiplying, and if Jack fails to contain it, the consequences could be catastrophic. Meanwhile, while riding the 9 train, Jack faces a life-threatening situation when a passenger begins shooting indiscriminately. Jack intervenes, neutralizing the threat, but this act of bravery catches the attention of a local tabloid reporter who sees an opportunity to elevate Jack to celebrity status. This newfound fame threatens to unravel the very essence of who Repairman Jack is and the life he has built.

      Hosts
      4.2
    • Jack finds the secret behind 9/11 in this dark thriller in the bestselling Repairman Jack series

      Ground Zero
      4.2
    • Signalz

      • 188 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Twilight has come. Night will follow. It will begin in the heavens and end in the Earth But before that...the rules will be broken The Change is coming and the world as we know it is ending. Sixteen-year-old Ellie has changed. She looks the same but her mother detects someone else looking out through her blue eyes. Ellie builds a "shelter" in her room with an entrance that leads...elsewhere. And what of the convoy of tractor trailers Hari Tate watches drive up a mountain road and return without the trailers...leaving nothing on the mountain. What are they shipping? And the writer who finds a hole in the floor of his NYC apartment and tumbles through into...elsewhere. They will all find each other and find their answers in the electromagnetic pulses piercing the Earth from Out There, pulses that no one should hear, but some do. But they are not simply pulses. They are SIGNALZ.

      Signalz
      4.1
    • Viking Art (World of Art)

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      A definitive guide to Viking art by a world expert on the subject This new survey covers all the intricate and beautiful art styles of the so-called “Viking Age.” It ranges in time from the first major Viking expeditions overseas around AD 800 to the establishment of Christianity in Scandinavia some three hundred years later. An opening chapter gives the historical and geographic background. Thematic chapters then describe and discuss the six main Viking art styles, showing how they emerged from and interacted with one another. Delicate metalwork is contrasted with elaborate wood carvings and the famous Gotland “picture stones,” and we move up in scale from the Oseberg ship to decorated weapons and fine jewels. The book’s conclusion looks at the art in relation to Viking mythology and sagas as well as its legacy in later times.

      Viking Art (World of Art)
      3.9
    • Legacies

      • 450 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Repairman Jack operates outside the law, tackling dangerous situations rather than appliances. Living off the grid with no identity, he accepts only cash for his services. His unique approach often puts him in peril as he goes to great lengths to resolve problems for his clients, showcasing his resourcefulness and determination.

      Legacies
      4.1
    • All the Rage

      • 512 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      Can you imagine a new chemical compound, a non-addictive designer drug that heightens your assertiveness, opens the door to your primal self, giving you an edge wherever you compete? Whether on the street or the football field, in a classroom or a boardroom. Wouldn’t you be tempted to try it . . . just once? What happens if it releases uncontrollable rage and makes you a killer?

      All the Rage
      4.1
    • Panacea

      • 480 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      In a gripping investigation, medical examiner Laura Henning confronts two mysterious corpses marked by a peculiar tattoo and connected to elusive miracle cures. Her search leads her to a cult guarding a legendary panacea, igniting an ancient conflict with a deadly brotherhood known as 536, which believes suffering is divine. As Laura teams up with a reclusive billionaire and his enigmatic bodyguard, Rick Hayden, they embark on a perilous journey across the globe, racing against time to uncover the truth behind the panacea and evade lethal adversaries.

      Panacea
      3.8
    • Infernal

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Reunited with his distant brother after a mutual tragedy, Repairman Jack reluctantly joins his sibling on a treasure hunt off the coast of Bermuda and discovers an ancient artifact with bizarre and dangerous powers.

      Infernal
      4.1
    • The Keep is the first book in the Adversary Cycle from bestselling author F. Paul Wilson "Something is murdering my men." Thus reads the message received from a Nazi commander stationed in a small castle high in the remote Transylvanian Alps. Invisible and silent, the enemy selects one victim per night, leaving the bloodless and mutilated corpses behind to terrify its future victims. When an elite SS extermination squad is dispatched to solve the problem, the men find something that's both powerful and terrifying. Panicked, the Nazis bring in a local expert on folklore--who just happens to be Jewish--to shed some light on the mysterious happenings. And unbeknownst to anyone, there is another visitor on his way--a man who awoke from a nightmare and immediately set out to meet his destiny. The battle has begun: On one side, the ultimate evil created by man, and on the other...the unthinkable, unstoppable, unknowing terror that man has inevitably awakened

      The Keep
      4.1
    • The Barrens and Others

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      This collection features chilling tales by bestselling author F. Paul Wilson, weaving together elements of horror and suspense. It includes stories that inspired the film adaptation, showcasing Wilson's unique storytelling ability and his knack for creating unsettling atmospheres. Readers can expect a blend of psychological tension and supernatural themes, making it a compelling read for fans of the genre.

      The Barrens and Others
      4.1
    • Set against a backdrop of grotesque mutations resulting from unchecked scientific experimentation, the story explores the duality of the human spirit. It delves into themes of bravery and depravity, juxtaposing innocence with evil, as characters navigate their transformed realities. This beauty-and-the-beast fable promises an unforgettable journey that challenges perceptions of humanity and morality.

      The Tery - Author's Definitive Edition - TP
      3.7
    • AFTERSHOCK & OTHERS

      • 354 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      This collection features a range of short fiction from acclaimed author F. Paul Wilson, known for his compelling storytelling. With a reputation solidified by previous works, the stories delve into various themes, showcasing Wilson's ability to engage readers through intriguing narratives and rich character development. Each piece reflects his unique voice and perspective, making it a noteworthy addition to the literary landscape.

      AFTERSHOCK & OTHERS
      4.0
    • Viking Art

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Covers all the art styles of the so-called Viking Age. This work ranges in time from the first major Viking expeditions overseas around AD 800 to the general establishment of Christianity in Scandinavia some 300 years later. It is suitable for all those interested in this vibrant art form and in Norse history.

      Viking Art
      4.0
    • The Tomb

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      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?

      The Tomb
      4.1
    • By the Sword

      • 464 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      Jack is hired to find a legendary Japanese sword, a katana stolen from the Hiroshima Peace Museum and brought to New York City. To get it back, he maneuvers his rivals for possession of the sword--the members of a weird Japanese cult, a young Japanese businessman and his three Yakuza bodyguards, and Kicker Cult leader Hank Thompson--into a bloody melee from which Jack plans to waltz away with the fabled artifact. Also in the mix is a pregnant teenager whose unborn child, loaded with abnormal DNA, will be a decisive force in the cosmic shadow war raging behind the scenes. A pawn in the game, she is hunted by both sides. Of course, when things don't go as planned, Jack must improvise (and he hates to improvise).

      By the Sword
      4.0
    • Bloodline

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      It starts off simply enough. Jack is hired by Christy Pickering, whose 18-year-old daughter is dating sinister and shady Jerry Bethlehem, a man twice her age. Christy neither likes nor trusts Bethlehem and hires Jack to find out if her instincts are correct. As Jack delves into the man's past, he finds connections between Bethlehem and the Creighton Institute, a government-funded facility researching a newly discovered and frightening variation on human DNA. Bethlehem is not who he pretends to be. As the bodies pile up, Jack discovers another horrific piece of the puzzle of his own identity, and why he's been drafted into a cosmic shadow war.

      Bloodline
      4.0
    • Harbingers

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      It starts off so simply: Jack, still feeling down after the tragic events of Infernal, is hanging in Julio's when a regular named Timmy asks him for help. His teenage niece has been missing since this morning; the police say it's too early to worry, but Timmy knows something bad has happened. Jack says he'll put the word out on the street. This innocent request triggers a chain of seemingly coincidental events that lead Jack into the darkest days of his life. As has become evident in the series, Jack has been singled out, unwillingly, as the champion of one of the two supernatural forces contending for control of all human life on Earth. Neither of these forces are good or evil, just dangerous and amoral. They value and notice individual humans about as much as we do mosquitoes. Jack is desperate . . . and the last thing you want to do is make Jack desperate. That's when things begin to blow up and people begin to die. A hang-onto-your-hat-and-heart thriller of triumph and tragedy that barrels along at F. Paul Wilson's trademark breakneck pace.

      Harbingers
      4.0
    • "This revised edition was originally published by Borderlands Press ... "Dat-tay-vao" --T.p. verso.

      The Touch
      4.0
    • The Last Rakosh

      • 104 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of a traveling carnival, the story follows Jack as he confronts the shocking reappearance of a Rakosh, a creature he thought was extinct. Despite his efforts to eradicate the species, evidence suggests that at least one has survived. This revised novella expands on the original short story, delving deeper into the themes of extinction and the unexpected consequences of one's actions.

      The Last Rakosh
      4.0
    • Wardenclyffe

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The editorial discusses the evolving landscape of historical scholarship, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary approaches. It highlights how new methodologies and perspectives enrich our understanding of historical events and figures. The piece advocates for a broader inclusion of diverse narratives and voices in historical discourse, aiming to challenge traditional interpretations and encourage critical thinking among scholars and readers alike.

      Wardenclyffe
      4.0
    • The Art of the Con

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      A sucker is still born every minute. In this modern and interconnected world, con-men are lurking everywhere – it's never been easier for them to dupe us, take from us, and infiltrate our lives. One of the world's leading and celebrated experts on con-games takes the reader through the history of cons, how they've been updated to the modern age, how they work, how to spot them, and how to protect yourself from being the victim of one. R. Paul Wilson is a con-man who works for the other side – our side. He has spent a lifetime learning, performing, studying, and teaching about the ins and outs of the con world in order to open up our eyes to the dangers lurking about us – and to show us how not to get taken. Paul has never made a living as a con-man, profiting off of marks – he has used his expertise throughout his life to help people avoid cons. In this fascinating book, Paul takes the reader through the history and developments of the con game, what elements from the past are based on basic human psychology and have stood the test of time, what has been updated for the modern era and how it's getting used in the computer age, the structure of how these cons work, and – most importantly - how to recognize one, protect yourself and your loved ones, and avoid becoming just another sucker.

      The Art of the Con
      3.9
    • Vikings in Scotland

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      This book provides a full overview of the archaeology of the Vikings in Scotland, incorporating many results from the recent period of intense fieldwork and excavation.

      Vikings in Scotland
      3.8
    • "Tight, entertaining...Wilson lights out for the medical-thriller territory charted by Robin Cook and Michael Chrichton." -- San Francisco Chronicle. "An ingenious major-league thriller that penetrates the unknown of medicine... frightening." -- Clive Cussler "Will paralyze you with excitement!" -- Detroit Free Press.

      The Select
      3.9
    • When an ancient artifact dissolves in the hands of a man calling himself Mr. Veilleur, he knows something has gone wrong...terribly, cosmically wrong. Dr. Roderick Hanley, Nobel Prize-winning geneticist, dies in a plane crash. His last words: "The boy! They'll find out about the boy! He'll find out about himself!" When Jim Stevens, an orphan and struggling writer, learns that he is the sole heir to the Hanley estate, he is sure he has at last found his biological father. But he's only half right. The true nature of his inheritance—and the truth about his conception—will crush him. In New York City a group of Charismatics has been drawn together—without invitation, simply showing up at a Murray Hill brownstone—with a sense of great purpose. Satan is coming, and they have been chosen to fight him. Mr. Veilleur too has been drawn to the group, but he realizes it's not Satan who is coming. Satan would be a suitable au pair compared to the ancient evil that is in the process of being Reborn. Tor is reissuing the third title in the Adversary Cycle, The Touch, in July 2009.

      Reborn
      3.9
    • The Mammoth Book of Terror

      • 648 pages
      • 23 hours of reading

      This startling, high-octane collection includes short novels by Clive Barker and Karl Edward Wagner, and stories by such luminaries of fear as Lisa Tuttle, David J. Schow, Ramsey Campbell, Brian Lumley, Dennis Etchison, and others.

      The Mammoth Book of Terror
      3.9
    • The masters of the macabre bring the dead to life in these never-before-collected stories and short novels of the vampire in all its frightening forms. Authors include Clive Barker, Robert Bloch, Ramsey Campbell, and David J. Schow. Includes the first publication of Red Reign, by Kim Newman, author of Bad Dreams and The Night Mayor. CONTENTS Introduction: The Children Of The Night by Stephen Jones Human Remains by Clive Barker Necros by Brian Lumley The Man Who Loved The Vampire Lady by Brian Stableford For The Blood Is The Life by F. Marion Crawford The Brood by Ramsey Campbell Hungarian Rhapsody by Robert Bloch Ligeia by Edgar Allan Poe Vampire by Richard Christian Matheson Stragella by Hugh B. Cave A Week In The Unlife by David J. Schow The House At Evening by Francis Garfield The Labyrinth by R. Chetwynd-Hayes Beyond Any Measure by Karl Edward Wagner Doctor Porthos by Basil Copper Dracula's Guest by Bram Stoker It Only Comes Out At Night by Dennis Etchison Dracula's Chair by Peter Tremayne The Better Half by Melanie Tem An Episode of Cathedral History by M.R. James Chastel by Manly Wade Wellman Der Untergang Des Abendlandesmenschen by Howard Waldrop The Room In The Tower by E.F. Benson Laird of Dunain by Graham Masterson Midnight Mass by F. Paul Wilson Blood Gothic by Nancy Holder Yellow Fog by Les Daniels Vintage Domestic by Steve Rasnic Tem Red Reign by Kim Newman Vampire Sestina by Neil Gaiman

      The Mammoth Book Series: The Mammoth Book of Vampires
      3.9
    • An Enemy of the State

      • 308 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Set against a backdrop of revolution, the narrative follows Peter LaNague as he seeks to dismantle the oppressive Outworld Imperium and reshape governance for its citizens. His journey involves forming unlikely alliances, including with a madman and a notorious robber baron, while skillfully managing fierce warriors from Flint. LaNague grapples with the moral complexities of his mission, striving to avoid becoming the enemy he opposes. This edition also features two short stories and an introduction by the author, blending philosophical themes with action.

      An Enemy of the State
      3.9
    • A Necessary End

      • 174 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      LIFE CAME OUT OF AFRICA... But now it's death's turn. A deadly autoimmune reaction, triggered by the bite of swarming African flies, spreads like a plague, leaving billions dead and civilization in ruins. Governments collapse, and those who remain live in fear of the death carried by the skies. The origins of the flies are debated—some see them as a mutation, others as a man-made horror. As hope dwindles, many interpret the plague as divine retribution, recalling past deluges sent by God. The afflicted, in their final moments, speak of visions of God coming for them. Yet, a small group, calling themselves mungus, claims immunity and preaches acceptance of the plague, urging others to embrace the bites as a path to the afterlife. Nigel, an investigative reporter, navigates the apocalyptic landscape of plague-ravaged England, searching for Bandora, a kidnapped African boy. His quest for redemption and truth leads him to the enigmatic head mungu, a man unafraid of the flies. The narrative explores themes of apocalypse, love, and the fragile bonds that sustain both marriages and civilizations. Ultimately, it delves into the nature of truth—how we seek it, confront it, and the personal truths we must face.

      A Necessary End
      3.5
    • Wheels Within Wheels

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      A conspiracy threatens the LaNague Charter and the freedoms of Federation planets, prompting Pete Paxton to seek help from Josephine "Jo" Finch, CEO of Interstellar Business Advisors. Despite her mistrust due to suspicions surrounding her father's death, Jo becomes embroiled in a dangerous political game against a cunning adversary and a powerful psi-talent. As they navigate intrigue and unexpected alliances, the story weaves together elements of science fiction, politics, and finance, culminating in a surprising resolution and a richly developed narrative.

      Wheels Within Wheels
      3.9
    • Repairman Jack returns to investigate the disappearance of a well-known conspiracy theorist, journeying into a world where aliens are real, the government is up to no good, and apocalypse is just around the corner.

      Conspiracies
      3.9
    • Deep as the Marrow

      • 442 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Medical thriller. President Tom Winston's plan to legalise narcotics lands his boyhood friend Dr. John Van Duyne into a dangerous game with the drug cartels. Colin Andrews is the pseudonym of F. Paul Wilson.

      Deep as the Marrow
      3.0
    • Millennium

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Pestilence, floods, war, social upheaval, drug crime, wicked leaders, conspiracies, corruption even visions of death-dealing aliens -- this superb collection of stories takes an unforgettable imaginative journey into terror and transcendence. Each decade of the twentieth century is assigned to one of the top fantasy/horror authors of the modern age who evokes the particular madness of that decade as it contributes to a prophecy for the next century. Decade by decade as the millennium approaches in these powerful, chilling tales, the tension builds toward a dramatic revelation that is both a prophetic warning and a visionary answer for all humankind. A singular publishing event, Revelations is a stunning anthology-novel by modern superstars of fantasy and horror, including New York Times -- bestselling author Clive Barker, David J. Schow, and Ramsey Campbell.

      Millennium
      3.5
    • Implant

      • 506 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      "A taught, battle-of-wits medical thriller that turns on vengeance. A smart, exciting tale that's given added dimension by Wilson's investing the villain with a righteous cause for his maniacal behavior." (Publishers Weekly) "Wealthy plastic surgeon Duncan Lathram would seem to have it made. Thanks to the aid of his brother, a hotshot pharmacologist and implant inventor, his clientele is the rich and famous. But then representatives and senators on a congressional guidelines committee, all of whom have had close associations with Duncan, start dying. Duncan's young surgical colleague, Gina Panzella, starts putting implants, accidents, and motives together, and the action in Wilson's medical thriller picks up. The smoothness with which Wilson develops the plot, the fact that all the major characters are believable human beings, and the mounting excitement as the pieces of a murderous puzzle fall into place should keep readers rapt right to the last page." (Booklist) "Implant features an attractive and well-spoken villain whose warped take on things is understandable, if not justified...a terrific story." (Kirkus Reviews)

      Implant
      3.6
    • SIBS

      • 366 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Kara Wade returns to New York City to uncover the truth behind her twin sister Kelly's mysterious death, which occurred after a fall from the Plaza Hotel. Despite the apparent circumstances surrounding the tragedy, Kara is resolute in her quest for answers, seeking to understand the events that led to her sister's fatal plunge. As she delves into the investigation, she confronts her past and the secrets that may have contributed to Kelly's demise.

      SIBS
      3.3
    • An original graphic novel starring Repairman Jack - written by series Creator F. Paul Wilson and illustrated by Antonio (James Bond) Fuso.Got a problem? He can fix it. He thought he'd seen the last of the Rakoshi, but one has survived. A particularly cunning and deadly Rakosh known to Jack as Scar-Lip. Now, Jack faces the fights of his life as he seeks to end the creature once and for all, before it ends him!

      F. Paul Wilson's Repairman Jack: Scar-Lip Redux
      3.6
    • Double Threat

      • 378 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Double Threat is a new stand-alone thriller from New York Times bestselling author F. Paul Wilson. Daley has a problem. Her 26-year life so far has been unconventional, to say the least, but now she's got this voice in her head. It claims to be a separate entity that's going to be sharing her body from now on. At first she thinks she's schizophrenic, then considers the possibility that maybe she really has been invaded - but by what? Medical tests turn up nothing, yet the voice persists... and won't stop talking! When she finally she accepts the reality that she has a symbiont, she discovers that together they can cure people of the incurable. Maybe hosting a symbiont isn't such a bad thing. She retreats to a remote town in the southwest desert to hone her healing skills. But there she runs afoul of the Pendry clan, leaders of an obscure cult that worships the Visitors who inhabited the area millions of years ago. They plan to bring them back but believe Daley is the prophesied "Duad" who will undo all the cult's efforts. She must be eliminated. You know things are bad when the voice in your head is the only one you can trust.

      Double Threat
    • Rx Mayhem

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Rx Mayhem picks up only hours after the finish of Rx Murder. Dr. Norrie Marconi is in a good place: She's solved an old friend's murder and her love life is blooming. She still has issues to deal with, such as her father's ghost and that malpractice suit, but she feels like things are settling down and she's getting her life in order. Wrong. The senior doctor in her medical group drops a bombshell that threatens to disrupt her life, some of the patients start acting strange, and one winds up near death from multiple gunshot wounds. Then there's her father's ghost who insists he won't be free until she finds out what happened to his boyhood friend Corrado, whom he's sure was murdered. When Norrie's inquiry turns up a dark side to Corrado, she hires an eccentric psychic to free her father from the family home. And that's when things take a sharp left turn.

      Rx Mayhem
    • F. Paul Wilsons Adversary-Zyklus erzählt vom Kampf der Menschheit gegen Rasalom. Die Bücher DAS KASTELL, DIE GRUFT und DIE GABE sind einzeln lesbar, während ERWECKUNG, ANGRIFF und NIGHTWORLD in Reihenfolge gelesen werden sollten. Handyman Jack, der Held, hat sein erstes Abenteuer in DIE GRUFT.

      Angriff. Fantastischer Thriller
      4.6
    • Nach dem Erfolg als Hörbuch erscheinen "Die besten Horrorgeschichten der Welt" nun als Taschenbuch. Die zweite Auswahl umfasst etwa 20 Erzählungen von renommierten Autoren wie Graham Masterton, Guy de Maupassant und vielen weiteren Meistern des Horrors.

      Necrophobia 2 - Meister der Angst. Die graue Madonna
      4.4
    • Eine Sammlung von sechs Handyman-Jack-Stories sowie fünf weiteren Geschichten, die mit Jack und dem Adversary-Zyklus verbunden sind. Enthält ein Nachwort des Übersetzers Michael Plogmann.

      Handyman Jack
      4.3
    • Die Kommission

      • 443 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Ein packender Thriller zu einem - nicht nur in den USA - emotionsgeladenen Thema: zur Reform des Gesundheitswesens und zur plastischen Chirurgie.

      Die Kommission
      4.0
    • Spannende Unterhaltung der Spitzenklasse! Der Privatdetektiv „Handyman“ Jack wird in die Auseinandersetzungen rivalisierender Wahrsager und Okkultisten verwickelt, die mit dem Übersinnlichkeitswahn der New Yorker Schickeria gute Geschäfte machen. Doch kaum hat Jack damit begonnen, die Scharlatane mit ihren eigenen Tricks zu schlagen, stößt er bei seinen Ermittlungen auf das Geheimnis um einen Ritualmörderklub, dessen Opfer sich im Spukhaus der wahrsagenden Brüder Kenton bemerkbar machen. „F. Paul Wilson hat den Bogen raus. Er weiß genau, wie er den Leser in Atem hält und bis zur letzten Seite fesselt!“ Shelf Life

      Das Ritual
      4.1
    • Detektiv im Cyberland. Science Fiction

      • 206 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Was ist nur aus der guten alten Erde geworden? In den Bars sitzen geklonte Filmstars, in den Gärten promenieren genmanipulierte Saurier, und in den U-Bahn-Schächten kämpfen verwahrloste Kinder ums Überleben. Kaum zu glauben, daß in dieser verrückten Welt ein Mann für Recht und Ordnung streitet: Sigmund Dreyer, seines Zeichens Privatdetektiv. Seine Klienten sind die Außenseiter von Cyberland und seine Jobs gefährliche Knochenarbeit. Da kann es schon einmal vorkommen, daß man den Kopf verliert – im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes.

      Detektiv im Cyberland. Science Fiction
      3.0
    • Dark Delicacies - Leckerbissen des Bösen

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      20 neue Geschichten des Schreckens u.a. von Clive Barker, Ray Bradbury, Lisa Morton, Whitley Strieber, F. Paul Wilson, Roberta Lannes, Brian Lumley, Nancy Holder, John Farris, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Ramsey Campbell, Gahan Wilson, Rick Pickman, William F. Nolan, David J. Schow, Steve Niles, Richard Laymon. Viele Storysammlungen versprechen sehr viel und halten es nicht – Dark Delicacies™ hält Wort – 20 Leckerbissen des Bösen! 2006 ausgezeichnet mit dem Bram-Stoker-Award als beste Horroranthologie. Deutsche Erstausgabe

      Dark Delicacies - Leckerbissen des Bösen
      3.4
    • Vampire breiten sich weltweit aus und erobern Städte, während sie die letzten Lebenden in Rinderfarmen gefangen halten. Pater Joe, der dem Alkohol verfallen ist, beschließt, seine Kirche von den Untoten zurückzuerobern. Gemeinsam mit einem Rabbi, einer Nonne und weiteren Verbündeten bereitet er sich auf den Kampf vor.

      Mitternachtsmesse. Der Horror-Bestseller
      3.7
    • With authors ranging from Stephen King to Steven Spruill, this anthology of horror fiction aims to showcase some of the genre's newer stars as well as many older and more established writers.

      999 new stories of horror and suspenze
      3.6
    • Nacht

      • 318 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Jake Nacht ist ein Mann, der kein Risiko scheut und an die Gerechtigkeit glaubt, auch wenn er davon seine eigene Vorstellung hat. Denn Jake ist Profikiller - und er ist nicht nur für seine Opfer eine Bedrohung. Als er aussteigen will, wird er verraten und so schwer verletzt, daß ihm nur noch einer helfen kann : ein brillanter Arzt, dessen Methoden allerdings höchst gefährlich sind, vielleicht tödlich. Doch Jake riskiert alles, denn er will nur noch eins : Rache...

      Nacht
      3.5
    • More than 30 of the most critically acclaimed and award-winning authors offer heart-pumping tales of suspense in all its guises. Authors include Lee Child, James Siegel, James Rollins, Eric van Lustbader, F. Paul Wilson and Christopher Reich.

      Thriller: Stories to Keep You Up All Night
      3.5
    • Dotyk

      • 326 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Rodinný lekár Alan Bulmer má službu aj na stanici rýchlej zdravotníckej pomoci. Od chvíle, keď mu zomierajúci tulák odovzdá schopnosť liečiť ľudí dotykom, sa mení celý Bulmerov život... Opúšťa ho manželka, stráca licenciu, prichádza o svoj dom. Vdova po vietnamskom veteránovi, s povesťou extravagantnej umelkyne, Sylvia Nashová je snáď jediná, ktorá mu verí...

      Dotyk
      4.0
    • Fata morgána

      • 350 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Mladé vědecké pracovnici Julii Gordonové se podařilo proniknout do tajemného prostoru lidské paměti. Její výzkum by mohl znamenat významný pokrok při léčbě duševních poruch a nemocí souvisejících s odumíráním mozkových buněk, pro talentovanou a inteligentní Julii znamenal však daleko víc - podařilo se jí tak zachránit život vlastní sestře. Julie a Samanta jsou dvojčata, avšak dvojčata zcela odlišná jak povahou, tak schopnostmi, a dochází mezi nimi k mnoha konfliktům, pro něž se sestry téměř nestýkají. Samanta, nadaná malířka, jednoho dne upadne do kómatu a lékaři jí nedávají žádnou naději na přežití. Julie se rozhodne zasáhnout, a díky své vědecké metodě se dostane do "krajiny vzpomínek" své sestry. Zjistí, že Samantu se zřejmě někdo pokusil zabít. Kdo, proč a jak? Julie se musí vrátit daleko do své i sestřiny minulosti, aby odhalila zločince, jenž se pokouší zahladit stopy dávné vraždy dalším zločinem. Úspěch v souboji s vrahem jí přines nejen radost ze záchrany sestry, ale i nečekané poznání - Julie si uvědomí, jak hluboký vztah ji k sestře váže, a díky tomu přehodnotí i svůj dosavadní život. Oblíbený žánr vědecko-fantastického románu tak přerůstá v důmyslný psychologický příběh o složité cestě za tajemstvím lidských duší.

      Fata morgána
      4.2
    • Implantát

      • 301 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Z lekárskeho prostredia. Mladá lekárka Gina Panzellová už od detstva obdivuje slávneho plastického chirurga Duncana Lathrama, ktorý vyvinul novú metódu urýchľujúcu hojenie rán pomocou implantátu. Gina však nechápe, prečo sa Duncan vzdal sľubnej kariéry na chirurgii, odsťahoval sa do Washingtonu a začal robiť plastické operácie kongresmanom, ktorými otvorene opovrhoval. Keď dvaja senátori zomrú za nevyjasnených okolností a ďalších dvoch postihne ťažká psychóza sa Gina rozhodne zistiť podstatu zázračného implantátu.

      Implantát
      4.0
    • Psychologický thriller o zneužití hypnózy. Krásná mladá žena, která se léčí u psychiatra, po nocích navštěvuje bary a vyhledává společnost mužů. Jednou však procitne z hypnozického spánku, zhroutí se vlastní bezmocnosti a vrhne se z okna 12. patra. Její sestra-dvojče chce prostřednictvím svého přítele detektiva očistit alespoň její památku. Málem se však stane díky své podobě další obětí.

      Stvůry a blíženci
      3.8