Author barry eisler s most famous creation is a subtle killer who gives his name to the series the john rain series. A clean kill in tokyo previously published as rain fall. John rain, a japanese american konketsu, or halfbreed, learned his lethal trade as a member of the u. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Barry mark eisler born 1964 is a bestselling american novelist. Authors similar to barry eisler meet your next favorite book. Below is a list of barry eisler s books in order of when they were originally published. Rain fall john rain series book 1 barry eisler author 2003 hard rain john rain series book 2. Buy a cheap copy of killing rain book by barry eisler. Barry eisler, international thriller writer and creator of the john rain and livia lone series.
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Barry eisler s first john rain novel originally titled rain fall and later released as a clean kill in tokyo with barry eisler narrating, this novel demonstrates the difference great narration makes. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. A clean kill in tokyo previously published as rain fall a john rain novel kindle edition by eisler, barry. Now rain has a new employer, the mossad, which wants him to fix a problem in manila with the aide of his new. Hard rain is also known as blood from blood and as a lonely resurrection. Barry eisler spent three years in a covert position with the cias directorate of operations. I read online that the directors behind the great action movie john wick are looking to take this series to tv.
Previously published as rain fall a john rain novel by barry eisler 4. Four years ago eisler rereleased all of his audio novels with eisler himself narrating and he has continued to narrate all of his books since. Rain fall, barry eisler s debut novel, is a suspenseful thriller filled with doublecrosses, duplicity and relentless action. Previously published as hard rain us and blood from blood uk. His books have topped bestsellers lists and created a fan base that continually cannot wait for the. The rain books rain fall, hard rain, rain storm, and killing rain have won the barry and gumshoe awards. Barry eisler made his debut as a published author in 2002 with the novel rain fall aka a clean kill in tokyo.
The complete series list for john rain barry eisler. 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. 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. Buy a cheap copy of rain fall book by barry eisler. His first book, previously titled rain fall, now titled, a clean kill in tokyo, follows the central character of, john rain. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information. I just finished reading this fascinating rain fall by barry eisler page turning novel. Rain fall john rain, book 1 by barry eisler book cover, description. The books have won a bunch of awards and made various best of lists, which is nice. 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, half. He is a half american and half chinese expert assassin, who is the best killer money can buy. After leaving the cia, he lived and worked in japan, where he earned his black belt from the kodokan international judo center.
So far having seven appearances in novels by, barry eisler, john rain is a worldwide hit. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. 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. Rain fall was also published under the title a clean kill in tokyo. The chronological order of both series of novels is the same as the publication order. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Barry eisler audio books, best sellers, author bio. Without giving excessive away she is set on a course of trying to dole out her very own really individual form of justicerevenge on some still energetic dirtbags from her instead dark past. 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. 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 judo institute along the way. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a clean kill in tokyo previously published as rain fall. The rain books rain fall, hard rain, rain storm, and killing rainhave won the barry and gumshoe awards, been translated into nearly twenty languages, and been optioned. I just finished reading this fascinating rain fall by barry eisler.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The main character is unique, deadly, and may even be a little bit of a psychopath. Browse barry eisler s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Rain fall by barry eisler overdrive rakuten overdrive. 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. Published july 1st 2002 by barry eisler new edition, kindle edition, 363 pages authors. Eisler s experience of living and working in japan lends realism to his. At the top of my list is the first book in barry eisler s escapist john rain novels.
Browse audiobooks written by barry eisler sorted by best. Barry eisler books list of books by author barry eisler. John rain series book 5 barry eisler author 2007 the last assassin john rain series book 5 barry eisler. Previously published as rain storm and choke pointjohn rain has disappeared to brazil to escape the killing business and the enemies encircling him in. The genre is a little bit of mystery, thriller, romance, and realistic fiction. Rain storm was also released as choke point and as winner take all.
Published june 5th 2003 by penguin books, limited uk paperback authors. 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. Having had many life experiences across the globe, from the cia to his work as a lawyer and work travels throughout japan, it is clear barry eisler had much knowledge to draw on in his writings, making them all the better for it. Lately i have been reading numerous books with a martial arts theme thriller. Browse barry eislers bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Early in 2014 he rereleased the first 6 john rain novels changing the titles of most. She is a strong, yet harmed as well as flawed heroine. 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. Buy a clean kill in tokyo john rain thrillers unabridged by eisler, barry, eisler, barry isbn. Rain fall john rain series, book 1 john rain by barry eisler. Why read the barry eisler john rain books in order. Initially, each of the books had a title which used a play on words around the heros surname, for example, books. The book rain fall by barry eisler is 363 pages, published in 2002 by penguin books ltd.
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