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Description edit
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... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Jack: A "fix-it" man, but not in the typical sense.
- Kusum: An Indian political figure who seeks Jack's help.
- Kolabati: Kusum's sister.
- Gia: Jack's ex-girlfriend.
- Vicky: Gia's daughter.
- Albert Westphalen: An ancestor the the Westphalens.
- Nellie Paton: Grace Westphalen's closest friend.
- Grace Westphalen: Richard Westphalen's aunt.
- Abe Grossman: Jack's closest friend.
- Mrs. Bahkti: Kusum's grandmother.
- Julio: A friend of Jack's.
- Richard Westphalen: Gia's former husband and the father to Vicky.
- Burkes: Add a description of this character.
- Malleson
- Carl
- Mr. Canelli
- Joey
- Tooke
- Eunice
- Arnold
- Hunter
- Marta
- Russell
- Ronald Daniels
- Matteson
- Tommy
First Sentence edit
Repairman Jack awoke with light in his eyes, white noise in his ears, and an ache in his back.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 17 in Repairman Jack. (standard series)
Followed by Legacies.
This is book 2 of 6 in The Adversary Cycle. (standard series)
Preceded by The Keep, and followed by The Touch.
This is book 7 of 22 in The Secret History of the World. (standard series)
Authors & Contributors edit
- F. Paul Wilson (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Berkley
Country: USA
Publication Date: November 1, 1984
ISBN: 0425072959
Page Count: 416
Publisher: Berkley
Country: USA
Publication Date: November 1, 1984
ISBN: 0425072959
Page Count: 416
Awards edit
- Prometheus Award (Finalist, 1985: Best Novel)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
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