F. Paul Wilson

Frequently asked questions

• What is F. Paul Wilson best known for?

  F. Paul Wilson is widely recognized for his "Repairman Jack" series, which blends elements of urban fantasy, horror, and thriller genres. This long-running series explores a secret history of the world and features a protagonist who operates outside the law to solve problems.

• In what order should I read the Repairman Jack series?

  The Repairman Jack series has a specific chronological reading order that is generally recommended for new readers to fully appreciate the overarching narrative. While some books can be read as standalones, following the publication order for the main series is the best approach.

• Does F. Paul Wilson write under other names?

  F. Paul Wilson has used the pseudonym Colin Andrews for some of his earlier works. He has also written under the name Mary Elizabeth Murphy.

• Are any of F. Paul Wilson's books adapted into movies or TV shows?

  His novel "The Keep" was adapted into a feature film directed by Michael Mann. This adaptation brought one of his early horror works to the big screen.

• Has F. Paul Wilson won any lifetime achievement awards?

  Yes. Wilson received the Horror Writers Association's Lifetime Achievement Award and the 2005 World Horror Convention Grand Master Award. In 2015 the Libertarian Futurist Society gave him its Special Prometheus Award for Lifetime Achievement, only the third writer (after Poul Anderson and Vernor Vinge) to receive it.