In barry eislers a clean kill in tokyo aka rain fall, the first instalment in the john rain thriller series, this would hook you on the first page and keep you in suspense right to the end. The chronological order of both series of novels is the same as the publication order. But after tracking him down in brazil, his former employers, the cia, persuade him to take on a highrisk assignment and one. Kindle book 3 overdrive mp3 audiobook 1 overdrive listen 1 cover image of rain fall rain fall. His books have topped bestsellers lists and created a fan base that continually cannot. This barry eisler book list gives all the barry eisler books. Rain fall, barry eislers debut novel, is a suspenseful thriller filled with doublecrosses, duplicity and relentless action. John rain is the halfjapanese, halfamerican ex us special forces member, a fictional character created by excia employee barry eisler. Previously published as hard rain and blood from bloodall john rain wants is to get out of the killing business. In barry eisler s a clean kill in tokyo aka rain fall, the first instalment in the john rain thriller series, this would hook you on the first page and keep you in suspense right to the end. Rains black belt comes in exceedingly handy many times before the disk slots into the proper drive. Rain fall, eisler is back to put halfjapanese, halfamerican protagonist. Rain fall was also published under the title a clean kill in tokyo. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
Rain storm was also released as choke point and as winner take all. The genre is a little bit of mystery, thriller, romance, and realistic fiction. After leaving the cia, he lived and worked in japan, where he earned his black belt from the kodokan international judo center. One friday night, months later, on our regular foray into. John rain is a halfjapanese, halfamerican assasin, whos speciality was giving his victims natural causes.
The john rain book series by barry eisler includes books rain fall, hard rain, rain storm, and several more. Hard rain john rain thrillers by barry eisler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. A lonely resurrection 2004, previously published as hard rain in the us and. Killing rain is more exciting, more compelling, and one of the best thrillers ive ever read. 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. I am on his last book and i have to say this one and the one before were quite boring. Previously published as rain storm and choke pointjohn rain has disappeared to brazil to escape the killing business and the enemies encircling him in. I did and i also purchased rain fall since it was the first in the series and added both books to my queue. Barry eisler dropped by the mysterious bookshop in nyc and chatted with sally owen about the new rain fall movie starring gary oldman based on the john rain series of novels. Rain fall john rain, book 1 by barry eisler fantastic fiction.
Below is a list of barry eislers john rain books in order of. John rain first debuted in the book rain fall and has spurred numerous sequels as a recurring main character, in the action thriller series. Barry mark eisler born 1964 is a bestselling american novelist. Rain fall john rain, book 1 by barry eisler book cover, description. The main character is unique, deadly, and may even be a little bit of a psychopath. Rain fall john rain series book 1 barry eisler author 2003 hard rain john. Eislers experience of living and working in japan lends realism to his depiction of. Set in a memorable noir version of tokyo jazz clubs, whiskey bars, love hotels, eislers rich and atmospheric debut thriller winds its way around the citys. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Barry eisler is currently considered a single author. 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. In his critically acclaimed rain fall, barry eisler introduced half japanesehalf american freelance hit man john rain, a dashing and dangerous hero. 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.
See the complete john rain series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. See the complete john rain series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and. Barrys other series centers around the hero ben treven. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Killing rain john rain thrillers by barry eisler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A clean kill in tokyo 2003, previously published as rain fall. Barry eisler is an author i came across a few weeks ago, and his books are so cool that they were definitely worth mentioning during my 2017 author promotion program. He has written 10 books in his john rain series, 4 books in the ben treven series one book. Hard rain, eislers second john rain novel, more than fulfills the promise of the first.
He is the author of two thriller series, the first featuring antihero john rain, a halfjapanese, halfamerican former soldier turned freelance. The story line is well executed almost as polished as one of johns hits. 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 spent three years in a covert position with the cias directorate of operations. I just finished reading this fascinating rain fall by barry eisler page turning novel. Browse audiobooks written by barry eisler sorted by best. Browse barry eislers bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Download the john rain audiobook series and listen anywhere, anytime on your. But after tracking him down in brazil, his former employers, the cia, persuade him to take on a highrisk assignment and one to which his particular skills are well suited. Winner take all 2005, previously published as rain storm in the us and choke point in the uk.
John rain first debuted in the book rain fall and has spurred. Ten years ago, the daughter of homeland security investigation. I was left feeling the author intended this to be the. Barry eisler, who currently resides in the san francisco bay area, is an author that is not afraid to let his opinions be known.
Rain fall is an exciting thriller that succeeds because fans will be fascinated by the lead protagonist. Eisler s experience of living and working in japan lends realism to his depiction of the compelling intricacies of japanese society. John rain can be found in the following books by barry eisler. Rain storm, the third in barry eislers series starring the eponymous john rain, is a great thriller. So far having seven appearances in novels by, barry eisler, john rain is a worldwide hit. The intruders, the westerner on the subway, and many others are all after a disk full of political corruption revelations that midoris father was about to pass to the press just before rain pulled the switch on his ticker. The complete series list for john rain barry eisler. 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. The rain books rain fall, hard rain, rain storm, and killing rain have won the barry and gumshoe awards. Ten years ago, the daughter of homeland security investigations agent b.
Barry eisler audio books, best sellers, author bio. His books have topped bestsellers lists and created a fan base that continually cannot wait for the next john rain adventure. So is rain, the master of death by natural causes whose new target threatens the fragile political balance of an entire country. John rain also junichi fujiwara is a japaneseamerican international assassin. Rain storm, the third in barry eisler s series starring the eponymous john rain, is a great thriller. Barry eisler is a bestselling american novelist and the author of two thriller series, the first featuring antihero john rain, a halfjapanese, halfamerican former soldier turned freelance assassin, and a second. Rain fall, barry eisler s debut novel, is a suspenseful thriller filled with doublecrosses, duplicity and relentless action. Barry eisler is a bestselling american novelist and 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. Audible download according to the authors website, eisler has a black belt it. Mar 27, 2009 barry eisler dropped by the mysterious bookshop in nyc and chatted with sally owen about the new rain fall movie starring gary oldman based on the john rain series of novels. Barry eisler guest speaker great books summer program. A lonely resurrection 2004, previously published as hard rain in the us and blood from blood in the uk. Barry eisler is the author of the popular john rain series featuring a japaneseamerican international assassin.
The ending has rain and midori finally see each other again and it sees that all of rains ghosts are finally laid to rest one way or another. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Barry eisler, international thriller writer and creator of the john rain and livia lone series. It sounded different enough from my usual reading fare to appeal to me. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. 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. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Killing rain by barry eisler abebooks shop for books. 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. I just finished reading this fascinating rain fall by barry eisler page. Its also got the best sex scene which for eisler is saying a lot and some moments of laugh aloud humorsomething that hasnt been as pronounced in earlier rain books. The book was renamed from rain fall when the author reacquired the rights.
I didnt think that the series could get any better after rain storm. Hard rain is also known as blood from blood and as a lonely resurrection. Killing rain by eisler, barry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I was all set to really like barry eislers new novel, rain fall. Previously published as rain fall a john rain novel by barry eisler 4. Rain fall 2002, eislers first book about japaneseamerican vietnam vet john rain, a hired assassin for government agencies in tokyo and washington, worked so well that the author wisely decided. Rain fall 2002, eisler s first book about japaneseamerican vietnam vet john rain, a hired assassin for government agencies in tokyo and washington, worked so well that the author wisely decided. Rainhalfjapanese, halfamerican, raised in both countries but at home in neitheris trying to leave his life as a freelance assassin. Barry eisler librarything catalog your books online. I was all set to really like barry eisler s new novel, rain fall. The support cast provides a taste of modern japan and depth to the deadly competition, but barry eisler s novel belongs to his seemingly amoral antihero who beguiles the audience with his activities so that readers will demand a torrent of sequels. This is a fact that can easily be conveyed by his presence on at least eight blogs and newsworthy sites throughout the internet. Government assassin john rain is a man trying to leave his violent past behind. 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.
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