F. Paul Wilson — All the Rage

Tor 2001 Paperback, 512pp. F. Paul Wilson's Repairman Jack: 'Repairman Jack is one of the most original and intriguing characters to arise out of contemporary fiction in ages. His adventures are hugely entertaining.'--Dean Koontz 'Jack is righteous!'--Andrew Vachss 'F. Paul Wilson is a hot writer, and his hottest, and my favorite, creation is Repairman Jack. No one does this kind of weird meets crime better than Wilson. Gripping, fascinating, one of a kind. That's F. Paul Wilson and Repairman Jack.'--Joe R. Lansdale ''The Tomb' is one of the best all-out adventure stories I've read in years.'--Steven King (President of the Repairman Jack fan club) 'All the Rage' 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? 'Wilson skillfully juggles subplots whose unpredictable collisions and complications further accelerate the relentless momentum of Jack's labors . A satisfying open-ended climax sets the stage for yet another chapter in Jack's compelling saga.'--'Publishers Weekly' (starred review) 'Like the best of Dean Koontz's work, Wilson's work combines an action/adventure yarn with a touch of the fantastic . If you haven't read any of the Repairman Jack novels before, now is a good time to start. They're smart, exciting, and most of all, fun.'--'The Denver Post'. (ISBN: 9780812566543). Very Good.