His books have topped bestsellers lists and created a fan base that continually cannot wait for the next john rain adventure. Eislers bestselling john rain thrillers have won the barry award and the gumshoe award for. Rain is a vietnam war veteran who served with the special forces. Personal safety tips from assassin john rain written by barry eisler barry eisler spent three years in a covert position with the cia, then worked as a technology lawyer and startup executive in silicon valley and japan, earning his black belt at the kodokan international judo center along the way.
A conversation between authors barry eisler and joe konrath by mike pihlman on march 21, 2011 3 comments this is very interesting, timely, and important discussion. Like the first two rain books, this is a page turner that you wont be able to put down until you finish. Booktopia has a clean kill in tokyo, a john rain novel by barry eisler. After the successful john rain series which even spawned a movie, eisler decided to take a break from the series and focus on a new fictional character. Barry eisler spent three years in a covert position with the cias directorate of operations, then worked as a technology lawyer and startup executive in silicon valley and japan, earning his black belt at the kodokan international judo center along the way. Barry eisler is an american writer and an experienced novelist who was born in 1964 which is approximately 51 to 52 years ago. Eisler lives in the san francisco bay area and, when hes not writing novels, blogs about torture, civil. A clean kill in tokyo previously published as rain fall a john. Hes better than lee child, jack higgins, brad thor, kyle mills, vince flynn, even daniel silva, who is his nearest competition. He has written 10 books in his john rain series, 4 books in the ben treven series one book is also part of john rain, 4 books in his new livia stone series, several short stories and several essays. If you like edgeofyour seat action, exotic locations, realistic spycraft, steamy sex, and protagonists who are the stuff great characters are made of entertainment weekly, youve come to the right place. After leaving the cia, he lived and worked in japan.
Barry eisler books list of books by author barry eisler. Eislers bestselling thrillers have won the barry award and the gumshoe award for best thriller of the year, have been included in. A clean kill in tokyo previously published as rain fall a john rain novel part of. Jul 01, 2003 at the top of my list is the first book in barry eisler s escapist john rain novels. Last updated september 25th, 2019 barry eisler is the author of the popular john rain series featuring a japaneseamerican international assassin he has written 10 books in his john rain series, 4 books in the ben treven series one book is also part of john rain, 4 books in his new livia stone series, several short stories and several essays. Evelyn gallagher doesnt care much about any of that. Never expect much from a short but as this was by the great barry eisler it did not disappoint. Barry eisler is currently considered a single author. Its a complete bibliography and biography, which includes. John rain also junichi fujiwara is a japaneseamerican international assassin.
Konrath and blake crouch are the cowriters of the thriller stirred, available on kindle november 22, 2011, and in paperback on february 21, 2012. Thriller livia lone is an arc sent to me by barry eisler. Eislers resume lists him working at the cia, so its no surprise to see a novel about a new undercover cia agent in ben treven. Eislers bestselling thrillers, have won the barry award and the gumshoe award for best thriller of the year and have been included in a number best of lists. Killing rain by eisler, barry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy killing rain by barry eisler online at alibris. Make way for barry eisler, the real super star of the international thriller. Paris is a bitch a raindelilah short story a john rain novel kindle edition by barry eisler author format. He knows unlimited surveillance is the only way to keep america safe. Barry eisler is the author of the worldwide bestselling john rain hitman series, now 6 books in total, translated into 20 languages, winner of multiple awards and plaudits. Nowhere else on earth by josephine humphreys overdrive. I read online that the directors behind the great action movie john wick are looking to take this series to tv, starring keanu reeves, so i wanted to get in on the ground floor before that actually comes to fruition. Barry eisler has taken the john rain series to yet a higher level with rain storm.
A clean kill in tokyo previously published as rain fall a john rain novel ebook. Rainfall is a hypnotically hip ressurection of the hitman thriller. Barry eisler takes us into the most forbiddingand forbiddenplaces, programs, and conversations in the intelligence community. A clean kill in tokyo previously published as rain fall a. A clean kill in tokyo previously published as rain fall a john rain novel book 1 of 10. Eisler has masterfully managed to add even more creative and suspensful twists and turns, while maintaining and even improving his crisp, clear and. John rain is the type of character who, whilst you could never, in reality, be like i certainly have. Ben treven is the newest creation of author barry eisler. Rainsan did too much thinking with his nether region and way too much killing even for him. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Buy a discounted paperback of a clean kill in tokyo online from australias leading online bookstore. Read all his stuff and he is up there with all the new modern thriller writers.
His hero, john rain, is a vietnam veteran now living life as a businessman in tokyo. Konrath author 2011 facing violence rory miller author danny campbell narrator 2017 the ass is a poor. I was all set to really like barry eislers new novel, rain fall. Eislers character, john rain, is a complex, but ultracool assassin of japaneseamerican ethnic background.
Rain storm was also released as choke point and as winner take all. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He is also the author of fault line and inside out. John rain books in order john rain short stories in order ben treven books in order livia lone series in order a complete. Its got it all dazzling plot, deft characterization, beaucoup originality. I enjoy barry eislers books as this genre is one that i have always liked and eisler has, for me, that rare ability to have the story keep me interested and intrigued from start to finish. Barry eisler was born in 1964 and after graduating from cornell law school in 1989, he immediately joined the ranks of the central intelligence agency, cia. So far having seven appearances in novels by, barry eisler, john rain is a worldwide hit. John rain is a fictional character created by barry eisler.
In barry eislers new thriller the gods eye view, nsa director theodore anders has a simple goal. Order of ben treven books ben treven is the newest creation of author barry eisler. Mar 22, 2009 barry eisler is arguably the best action thriller writer working today, though youd never know it by fault line. Paris is a bitch a raindelilah short story a john rain.
A clean kill in tokyo previously published as rain fall. Barry eisler is the author of the popular john rain series featuring a japaneseamerican international assassin. Series order book 55 kindle edition by book list guru. Barometer and weather guide by robert fitzroy free ebook. After leaving the cia, he lived and worked in japan, where he earned his black belt from the kodokan international judo center. Then year old labee livia and her 11 year old sister nason are members of the lahu tribe in northern thailand. Ben treven, a military liaison element, an elite undercover soldier in americas war on terror. Barry eisler has written a stylish noir set in japan. The chronological order of both series of novels is the same as the publication order. Zero sum, a john rain novel by barry eisler 9781477824467. A search for a pair of serial rapists leads livia lone down the darkest and most dangerous trail of her life in a pulsepounding thriller by new york times bestselling author barry eisler ten years ago, the daughter of homeland security investigations agent b.
John rain is the type of character who, whilst you could never, in reality, be like i certainly have no aspirations to be an assassin nevertheless. I just added barry eisler to my favorite author list, and placed an order at for all his other books. As members rate, recommendations move up and down, on and off the list. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Were in the room as the generals and bureaucrats charged with protecting us instead plot to deny americans our constitutional liberties. Booktopia a clean kill in tokyo, a john rain novel by.
W elcome to the official website of author barry eisler. This is the most comprehensive barry eisler book order and checklist available. Killing rain was also published as one last kill and. A john rain novel 11 books by barry eisler sold by. Barry eisler books in order how to make great thrillers even better. Help librarything improve these recommendations by voting their validity below. Barry eisler spent three years in a covert position with the cias directorate of operations. He appears in eight of eisler s espionage novels as an assassin for hire who specializes in making his victims appear to have died of natural causes. Eislers bestselling thrillers have won the barry award and the gumshoe award for. The audiobook mp3 on cd of the barry eisler john rain series. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. He appears in eight of eislers espionage novels as an assassin for hire who specializes in making his victims appear to have died of natural causes.
John rain has a legitimate business as a cover but he really is a hitman who specializes in making his hits look like they have died of natural causes. Isbn 0399151923 it is hard for an assassin to walk away from the business when one of his employers is the cia but john rain, a hitman with a conscience, tries. Exlibrary, with usual stamps and markings, in fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Paris is a bitch by barry eisler is a kindle short story i downloaded through kindle unlimited ku.
Ten years ago, the daughter of homeland security investigation. Jun 27, 2017 i have read all of barry eisler s novels including the john rain series. A clean kill in tokyo previously published as rain fall a john rain novel kindle edition by eisler, barry. Tryingtoretire freelance agent for hire john rain wanted to know where she was going and when she was coming back. Booktopia a clean kill in tokyo, a john rain novel by barry.
A clean kill in tokyo previously published as rain. Barry eisler author of john rain michael john grist. We really hope that you will enjoy our little blog. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading barry. A search for a pair of serial rapists leads livia lone down the darkest and most dangerous trail of her life in a pulsepounding thriller by new york times bestselling author barry eisler. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,271grams, isbn.
We are a bunch of book enthusiast who enjoy reading books and writing about them. After the successful john rain series which even spawned a movie, eisler decided to take a break from the series and focus on a new fictional character enter ben treven. Barry eisler author 2007 the last assassin john rain series book 5 barry eisler author 2007 hard rain john rain series. I was excited when i saw there was a new john rain novel out. Rain fall was also published under the title a clean kill in tokyo. Times are tough, but, redemption games by barry eisler. John rain series, john rain short stories, ben treven series, livia lone books, all short stories, standalone novels and nonfiction. Sign up for the latest updates, exclusive content, and giveaways. Hard rain is also known as blood from blood and as a lonely resurrection. In the summer of 1864, sixteenyearold rhoda strong lives in the lumbee indian settlement of robeson county, north carolina, which has become a pawn in the bloody struggle between the union and confederate armies. Barry eisler, who currently resides in the san francisco bay area, is an author that is not afraid to let his opinions be known. There he held a secret position with the directorate of operations, spending three years with the agency before moving on to other ventures. The complete series list for john rain barry eisler. I enjoy barry eisler s books as this genre is one that i have always liked and eisler has, for me, that rare ability to have the story keep me interested and intrigued from start to finish.
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