hey i was just reading some replies to my first message and someone said i should read all the books (RJ and Adversary) and that even though he knows how it all ends from reading NIGHTWORLD he still enjoys them.......should i read all of ADVERSARY but hold off on NIGHTWORLD? does anyone think this might ruin the suspense of what the two series combined is building up to??--jason

Back on 4/18, Paul posted referring to a string of references in CRISSCROSS. Maybe it's this-- (SPOILER ALERT!) halfway through the book, Coop gives a long rap to Jack and Jamie. Embedded in this rap are titles of Byrds' songs: SHE DON'T CARE ABOUT TIME, EIGHT MILES HIGH, MR. SPACEMAN, and NATURAL HARMONY. And if we really want to live the life of comedy, let's count WHY. (Hey, it's a legit Byrds' song title!) And while we're on the subject of Paul's craftiness, let's look at the names of two women-of-mystery: Herta and Anya Mundy. (SPOILER ALERT!) "Herta" is an anagram of "Earth." And the Latin word "Mundus" can be translated as "World." Are these ladies manifestations of the Earth itself? That would answer a few questions... Or is this entertaining wordplay just a red herring? Och, that Paulie...he's a canny lad...

I just finished reading Gateways, for the third time, and I have a question regarding Jack's Dad:

When Jack and Dad are getting to know eachother again, Dad mentions being a Marine "Scout-Sniper," during the Korean Conflict. I was under the impression, from my boot camp classes at Parris Island, that Carlos Hathcock helped develop the Scout-Sniper program during the Vietnam Conflict. I was wondering if maybe you've learned something different. Just wondering.

--Jake

k i just read haunted air, my first FPW novel and it was awesome! i have yet to read all the other RJ novels but i cant wait. one thing that stuck out with me, even though i was a new reader was that when Jack was interviewing the real estate agent Kristadoulou, he mentioned looking for anagrams for this sal roma guy. and then 2 pages later, as the history of the house unfolds. SARA LOM is mentioned. An OBVIOUS anagram of Sal Roma, yet Jack doesnt make this connection and the wilson fails to mention anything signifigant about this either. Im not familiar with FPWs style yet, is this just sorta like an inside joke between author and reader?? and it was kinda disappointing cuz Jack seems so sharp about everything yet he missed something that obvious..oh well maybe this is a stupid comment but as a first time reader i was very curious as to the motive behind this.----jason :confused: :confused:

Steve D
Just wanted to start a new thread on this topic as the old thread has been pulled out to sea.

Just finished reading Wiseguys and must admit, the movie Goodfellas was better than the book. As much as I liked all the details and characters in the book, the movie captured the feel and appeal of the book and took it one step further, thanks to Joe Pesci, et al. However, I still recommend Goodfellas fans to read Wiseguys between your F. Paul Wilson reads.

Why American dramas are interesting?

I just now seeing "24(twenty four)eason 2". Last year, I saw first season. What a entertaining drama! Japanese TV drama is bore in comparison to foreign dramas.

So far, I saw many American and England dramas. X-files, ER, Star Trek series, Monty Python Flying Circus, Friends, Buffy the Vampire slayer, CSI, Andromeda(those are all available on DVD).... But now,I am crazy about "24". A little while ago, I saw 24;season2 episode6. I expecting continuation.

Tell me everybody. Has anyone seen Japanese TV dramas? Those are broadcasting in U.S. and England?

Barry Hoffman tells me that the Crisscross signed, limited first edition is essentially sold out. (A major distributor wanted to take the whole 500-copy run.) But he says he's holding back a few copies for latecoming Repairman Jack loyalists. If you’re a collector, or want a first edition, you might want to act now.

My brain is chocked full of new comic book movies upcoming. I like to cruise imdb every now and then and I came across Blade 3: Trinity. I have to say, the plot is very good and it =WILL= be the last. It's written by the same guy who wrote the other two and he's directing this time. That's going to be out later this year. Ghost Rider will be out next year with Nic Cage as our anti-hero hero. Then there is Sin City. I just about gooed on myself when I read this. It's a little bit weird that Mickey Rourke was cast as Marv, but I think it'll work. He's only 5'11", but a good director can make him LOOK huge. Anybody think his face is a little TOO tight-looking?

I just started reading (finally) Crisscross just yesterday. One question so far: which novel (or story) did Richie Cordova originally appear in? Or did he? Is this the first time he is even mentioned?

Just please spare me any spoilers for Crisscross. I'm finally (for the first time, actually) delving into a Repairman Jack novel without having a single clue as to what's happening, and I wish to keep it that way.

I wish, this should be make into a film.