Feb 20, 2009 rain has to get rid of people involved in a deep black cia operation that might not have had official sanction. Rain fall a clean kill in tokyo by barry eisler fictiondb. His first john rain novel, a clean kill in tokyo, came out in 2002. A clean kill in tokyo previously published as rain fall. The main character is unique, deadly, and may even be a little bit of a psychopath. As a fan of eislers series of books with john rain rain fall, etc.
Evelyn gallagher doesnt care much about any of that. Barry eisler has written a stylish noir set in japan. 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. So far having seven appearances in novels by, barry eisler, john rain is a worldwide hit. Barry eisler is the author of the popular john rain series featuring a japaneseamerican international assassin. Originally called rain fall, it was loosely adapted and turned into a poorly. Barry eisler is currently considered a single author. 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. I just finished reading this fascinating rain fall by barry eisler page turning novel.
Download winner take all audiobook by barry eisler. Following my rulei bought it and i have since filled out my supply of barry eisler books. 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. The first book in eislers assassin john rain series, rain fall, is now a motion picture starring gary oldman. His novels have won the barry award and the gumshoe award for best thriller of the year, have been included in numerous best of lists, and have been translated into nearly twenty languages. A lonely resurrection 2004, previously published as hard rain in the us and blood from blood in the uk. 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. The first book in my assassin john rain series, rain fall, has been made into a minor motion picture kidding, its reasonably major starring gary oldman, released in japan by sony pictures in april 2009. After leaving the cia, he lived and worked in japan, where he earned his black belt from the kodokan international judo center. Barry eisler, who currently resides in the san francisco bay area, is an author that is not afraid to let his opinions be known. Critics praised barry eisler s first two novels, rain falland hard rain, calling japaneseamerican john rain, the cynical, romantic, conscientious assassin, one of the most memorable characters in recent thrillers san jose mercury news and a remarkable creation, a multifaceted killer with the soul of a poet mystery ink. Eisler also writes about politics and language on his blog heart of the matter, and at the blogs chud, firedoglake, the.
Shosaburo abe, on the meijiera samurai who is the third who walks always beside you. Please read our short guide how to send a book to kindle. Rain fall john rain series book 1 barry eisler author 2003 hard rain john rain series. A clean kill in tokyo previously published as rain fall a john rain novel kindle edition by eisler, barry. John rain book 2 of john rain thriller series volume 2 of john rain, barry eisler. He knows unlimited surveillance is the only way to keep america safe. Buy a cheap copy of rain storm book by barry eisler. A clean kill in tokyo previously published as rain fall a john rain novel authors. 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.
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. In barry eislers new thriller the gods eye view, nsa director theodore anders has a simple goal. He is the author of two thriller series, the first featuring antihero john rain. Barry eisler puts john rain et al into a killer collective. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Killing rain by eisler, barry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. John rain remains one of the most fascinating characters in crime fiction, an intriguing, troubling man, made different from the rest of us by his unique and horrible skills. Barry eisler half american, half japanese, john rain is based in tokyo. His hero, john rain, is a vietnam veteran now living life as a businessman in tokyo. Below is a list of barry eislers books in order of when they were originally published.
But the best route to the minister is through his gorgeous. The character is featured in rain fall a 2009 major motion picture directed by max mannix and starring kippei shiina and gary. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Killing rain was also published as one last kill and. The rain booksrain fall, hard rain, rain storm, and killing rainhave won the barry and gumshoe awards, been translated. 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. John rain is a fictional character created by barry eisler. Listen to fault line audiobook by barry eisler free 30. Rain fall was also published under the title a clean kill in tokyo. Barry eisler, international thriller writer and creator of the john rain and livia lone series.
Eislers bestselling john rain thrillers have won the barry award and the gumshoe award for. The first book in eisler s assassin john rain series, rain fall, is now a minor motion picture kidding, its reasonably major starring gary oldman. 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. John rain can be found in the following books by barry eisler. Written with a delightfully soft touch and a powerful blend of excitement, exotica, and what ever. If you have, sit back, relax and meet the heir john rain, assassin extraordinaire. I was excited when i saw there was a new john rain novel out. John rain is a halfjapanese, halfamerican assasin, whos speciality was giving his victims natural causes. 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. When i count, there are only you and i together but when i look ahead up the white road. Of all the john rain novels, i liked this book the least. It was more inspired by the book than based on it, if you know what i mean. The audiobook mp3 on cd of the barry eisler john rain series.
The story that is, the plot is a good one, drawing on relevant and current geopolitical issues, and with a. Rain fall is an exciting thriller that succeeds because fans will be fascinated by the lead protagonist. Assassin rain fall was renamed a clean kill in tokyo rating. Rainsan did too much thinking with his nether region and way too much killing even for him. Hard rain john rain thrillers by barry eisler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Rain may not be a good man, but hes good at what he. 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. 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. A clean kill in tokyo rain fall eisler barry download. I have read all of barry eislers novels including the john rain series.
To learn more, please visit or facebook, myspace, or twitter. Thing is, hes now on american soil and not at all happy about it. His book entitled fault line was ranked in the 18th position on the bestseller list of the hardcover of the new york times. Barry eisler author of the killer collective goodreads. Rain storm was also released as choke point and as winner take all. Rain is a vietnam war veteran who served with the special forces.
Barry eisler books list of books by author barry eisler. This is a fact that can easily be conveyed by his presence on at least eight blogs and newsworthy sites throughout the internet. A lonely resurrection previously published as hard rain and blood from blood a john rain novel aug 5, 2014. A clean kill in tokyo previously published as rain fall a john. A novel by barry eisler and a great selection of related books. 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. Barry eisler made his debut as a published author in 2002 with the novel rain fall aka a clean kill in tokyo. He also won an award in 2005 for his novel rain fall which was voted as the best thriller novel in the barry awards. 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. A stylish thriller debut introducing john raina japaneseamerican freelance assassin and warrior for the 21st century. A novel by barry eisler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Winner take all 2005, previously published as rain storm in the us and choke point in the uk.
In rain fall we meet john rain and learn that he is exspecial forces and excia. Ten years ago, the daughter of homeland security investigations agent b. 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. 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. John rain has a legitimate business as a cover but he really is a hitman who specializes in making his hits. Lately i have been reading numerous books with a martial arts theme thriller. The chronological order of both series of novels is the same as the publication order. Rain fall 2002, eisler s first book about japaneseamerican vietnam vet john rain, a hired assassin for government agencies in tokyo and washington, worked.
Buy killing rain by barry eisler online at alibris. Hard rain is also known as blood from blood and as a lonely resurrection. The story line is well executed almost as polished as one of johns hits. A clean kill in tokyo previously published as rain fall and millions of other books are available for instant access. A clean kill in tokyo 2003, previously published as rain fall. Barry eisler spent three years in a covert position with the cias directorate of operations. The complete series list for john rain barry eisler. Rain fall 2002, eislers first book about japaneseamerican vietnam vet john rain, a hired assassin for government agencies in tokyo and washington, worked. His books have topped bestsellers lists and created a fan base that continually cannot wait for the next john rain adventure. The ass is a poor receptacle for the head by barry eisler. Hard rain volume 2 of a john rain novel, barry eisler volume 2 of eisler, barry. Barry mark eisler born 1964 is a bestselling american novelist. Eislers bestselling thrillers have won the barry award and the gumshoe award for best thriller of the year, have been included in.
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