Below is a list of barry eislers john rain books in order of when they were first published. From new york times bestselling author barry eislerlivia lone is back for sexcrimes detective livia lone, a position with a government antitrafficking task force is a chance to return to thailand to ferret out rithisak sorm, the kingpin behind her own childhood ordeal. The rain booksrain fall, hard rain, rain storm, and killing rainhave won the barry and gumshoe awards, been translated into nearly twenty languages, and been optioned for film by barrie osborne, the oscarwinning producer of the lord of the rings trilogy. How does an assassin go about staying alive while getting the job done. Browse audiobooks written by barry eisler sorted by best. Feb 20, 2009 rain has to get rid of people involved in a deep black cia operation that might not have had official sanction. No matter how hard this assassin tries to get out, they pull him back in. Previously published as hard rain us and blood from blood uk.
Barry mark eisler born 1964 is a bestselling american novelist. This is eislers second novel starring john rain, an excia agent turned assassin who specializes in natural causes. He appears in eight of eislers espionage novels as an assassin for hire who specializes in making his. The support cast provides a taste of modern japan and depth to the deadly competition, but barry eislers novel belongs to his seemingly amoral antihero who beguiles. Rain fall is an exciting thriller that succeeds because fans will be fascinated by the lead protagonist.
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. The rain had stopped, but it was still humid and cold, and a. Rain fall was also published under the title a clean kill in tokyo. His hero, john rain, is a vietnam veteran now living life as a businessman in tokyo. Its unfortunate that eisler has to introduce a story, actually, because theres really nothing to the novel but rain.
This is eisler s second novel starring john rain, an excia agent turned assassin who specializes in natural causes. Rain storm was also released as choke point and as winner take all. Hardboiled down to the icecold core of his survivaloriented soul, hes not much more than a machine, but expertly engineered at that, and fascinating to watch in action. I slip the inkstone back into my kimono this one last time. The rain books rain fall, hard rain, rain storm, and killing rain have won the barry and gumshoe awards, been translated into nearly twenty languages, and been optioned for film by barrie osborne, the oscarwinning producer of the lord of the rings trilogy. Barry eisler on publishing, keanu reeves and more part.
A lonely resurrection previously published as hard rain and blood from blood a john rain novel ebook. Hard rain volume 2 of a john rain novel, barry eisler volume 2 of eisler, barry. Also by barry eisler rain fall hard rain rain storm killing rain the last assassin. Previously published as rain storm and choke point a john rain. John rain book 2 of john rain thriller series volume 2 of john rain, barry eisler. Eisler himself is excia, an expert martial artist, and lived in tokyo for many years. Barry eisler, who currently resides in the san francisco bay area, is an author that is not afraid to let his opinions be known. If you have, sit back, relax and meet the heir john rain, assassin extraordinaire.
But the best route to the minister is through his gorgeous italian wife, maria, a route that puts rain on a collision course not only with victor but with the shadowy forces behind the russians rise to dominance and the longings of rain s own conflicted heart. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. But the best route to the minister is through his gorgeous italian wife, maria, a route that puts rain on a collision course not only with victor but with the shadowy forces behind the russians rise to dominance and the longings of rains own conflicted heart. At the start of eislers taut and compelling fourth thriller to feature john rain after 2004s rain storm, the freelance assassins latest employer. Eislers bestselling thrillers have won the barry award and the gumshoe award for. In his superb thriller series featuring charismatic japaneseamerican assassin john rain, author barry eisler serves up steamy foreign locales, stunning action, and enough hightech weaponry to make for an aplus read. Jul 14, 2003 barry eisler s halfbreed freelance assassin john rain returns to tokyo for a second outing in hard rain, the sequel to eisler s stunning 2002 debut, rain fall. Hard rain a thriller by barry eisler evening cherry blossoms. Propulsive thriller plot plays second fiddle to an overarching tactical treatise. He is the author of two thriller series, the first featuring antihero john rain, a halfjapanese, halfamerican former soldier turned freelance assassin, and a second featuring black ops soldier ben treven. Rain storm john rain thrillers by eisler, barry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Barry eisler books list of books by author barry eisler. A clean kill in tokyo previously published as rain fall a john rain novel book 1. The rain books rain fall, hard rain, rain storm, and killing rain have won the barry and gumshoe awards.
This week, weve got the second half of that discussion, which pivots from national security and the surveillance state to barrys novels, his experiences publishing them, and. Written with a delightfully soft touch and a powerful blend of excitement, exotica, and what ever. After recording the inside out audiobook at random house audio, barry eisler shares some thoughts about the process. Hard rain, eislers second john rain novel, more than fulfills the promise of the first. John rain is a halfamerican, halfjapanese hit man rain fall, 2002, but theres little reason to know anything about him, not even his name, as he so completely fulfills the requirements of his particular type. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. This is the ninth barry eisler book in the john rain series, and i have loved every one of them. Hard rain is also known as blood from blood and as a lonely resurrection.
May 03, 2010 after recording the inside out audiobook at random house audio, barry eisler shares some thoughts about the process. This is a fact that can easily be conveyed by his presence on at least eight blogs and newsworthy sites throughout the internet. First us edition hard back binding in publishers original smooth black paper covers with textured black paper spine, silver title and author lettering to the spine. Killing rain by barry eisler signed first edition book see all titles by barry eisler at the start of eisler s taut and compelling fourth thriller to feature john rain after 2004s rain storm, the freelance assassins latest employer, israeli intelligence, has sent him and his longtime associate, dox, to manila to kill weapons dealer manheim levi. He is the author of two thriller series, the first featuring antihero john rain, a halfjapanese, halfamerican. Jul 01, 2003 the rain books rain fall, hard rain, rain storm, and killing rain have won the barry and gumshoe awards, been translated into nearly twenty languages, and been optioned for film by barrie osborne, the oscarwinning producer of the lord of the rings trilogy. Kindle book 3 overdrive mp3 audiobook 1 overdrive listen 1 cover image of rain fall rain fall. John rain has fled to brazil to clear his killing conscience. Jul 14, 2003 a lonely resurrection by barry eisler is a delightful, gritty espionage thriller set in tokyo. Barry eislers halfbreed freelance assassin john rain returns to tokyo for a second outing in hard rain, the sequel to eislers stunning 2002 debut, rain fall. After leaving the cia, he lived and worked in japan, where he earned his black belt from the kodokan international judo center.
Buy killing rain by barry eisler online at alibris. While working at home and abroad he even earned his black belt at the kodokan international judo center. Part i had i not known that i was dead already i would have mourned my loss of life. 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. The audiobook mp3 on cd of the barry eisler john rain series.
Eisler s bestselling thrillers have won the barry award and the gumshoe award for best. Barry eisler is the author of the popular john rain series featuring a japaneseamerican international assassin. A novel by barry eisler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. All of these are fast paced, hardhitting, superviolent, highaction books and im really loving eislers. Estleman, max allan collins and, now, barry eisler have shown, crimefiction fans love a good hit man. Of all the john rain novels, i liked this book the least. But with his discretion, his reliability, and his unique talent for death by natural causes, no one is willing. John rain first debuted in the book rain fall and has spurred numerous sequels as a recurring main character, in the action thriller series. Book 5 barry eisler author 2007 hard rain john rain series book 2 barry eisler author 2004 facing violence rory miller author barry eisler author of. John rain is a fictional character created by barry eisler. Killing rain by barry eisler signed first edition book. Download audiobooks by barry eisler stream or download. Barry eisler s halfbreed freelance assassin john rain returns to tokyo for a second outing in hard rain, the sequel to eisler s stunning debut, rain fall.
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. Next barry eisler worked as a startup executive and technology lawyer in silicon valley and across japan. Also by barry eisler rain fall hard rain rain storm. Eisler will likely develop a decentsized and loyal following with this series. Hardboiled down to the icecold core of his survivaloriented soul, rain is not much more than a machine, but expertly engineered at that, and fascinating to watch in action. A lonely resurrection by barry eisler is a delightful, gritty espionage thriller set in tokyo.
John rain is the halfjapanese, halfamerican ex us special forces member, a fictional character created by excia employee barry eisler john rain first debuted in the book rain fall and has spurred numerous sequels as a recurring main character, in the action thriller series. Start reading a lonely resurrection on your kindle in under a minute. Buy a cheap copy of hard rain book by barry eisler. All john rain wants is to get out of the killing business. He did not start writing until 2002 and quickly had the rights to his first novel, rain fall. But the best route to the minister is through his gorgeous. Last week, we shared the first half of mikes interview with barry eisler at the commonwealth club of california. Eislers bestselling thrillers have won the barry award and the gumshoe award for best thriller of the year, have been included in. I quite enjoyed that this story takes us back to john rains earlier years, when he still perfecting his craft as a paid assassin. Hard rain john rain series book 2 barry eisler author 2004 rain storm. Killing rain by barry eisler signed first edition book see all titles by barry eisler at the start of eislers taut and compelling fourth thriller to feature john rain after 2004s rain storm, the freelance assassins latest employer, israeli intelligence, has sent him and his longtime associate, dox, to manila to kill weapons dealer manheim levi.
Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Book 5 barry eisler author 2007 hard rain john rain series book 2. Rain storm, the third in barry eislers series starring the eponymous john rain, is a great thriller. Killing rain was also published as one last kill and. 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. Rain fall 2002, eislers first book about japaneseamerican vietnam vet john rain, a hired assassin for government agencies in tokyo and. Rainhalfjapanese, halfamerican, raised in both countries but at home in neitheris trying to leave his life as a freelance assassin. Rain storm, the third in barry eisler s series starring the eponymous john rain, is a great thriller. Halfjapanese, halfamerican, all badass, rain is among the deadliest men ever to take up arms in a thriller. Barry eisler has written a stylish noir set in japan. The pirate bay the galaxys most resilient bittorrent site.
The story line is well executed almost as polished as one of johns hits. Once again rain is working with, or at least parallel to, tatsu, a wily veteran of japans fbi equivalent, who aims to cleanse the japanese government of its systemic corruption. The chronological order of both series of novels is the same as the publication order. Book 4 barry eisler author 2005 the last assassin john rain series book 5 barry eisler author 2007 the last assassin john rain series. Author barry eislers most famous creation is a subtle killer who gives his name to the series the john rain series. A lonely resurrection previously published as hard rain and.
Because hes a hit man, we know that he experienced violence at a young age serving in vietnam and. Buy the detachment by barry eisler read by online at alibris. John rain series book 6 barry eisler author 2007 the last assassin john rain series. Thing is, hes now on american soil and not at all happy about it. Returning to tokyo in 1982 after a decade of mercenary work in the philippines, a young john rain learns that the killing business is now controlled by victor, a halfrussian, halfjapanese sociopath who has ruthlessly eliminated all potential challengers. Barry eisler spent three years in a covert position with the cias directorate of operations.
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