He also narrated the audiobook versions of the six rereleased john rain novels. See the complete john rain series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. 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. 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. The detachment is what fans of eisler, one of the most talented and literary writers in the thriller genre chicago suntimes, have been waiting for. The complete series list for john rain barry eisler. Armed forces, describes how he kills yasuhiro kawamura. That should be the end of the matter, except that he becomes entangled in a romantic relationship with the kawamuras daughter, a talented jazz musician. Barry eisler john rain 01 rain fall barry eisler john rain 02 hard rain barry eisler john rain 03 rain storm barry eisler john rain 04 killing rain barry eisler john rain 05 the.
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. The chronological order of both series of novels is the same as the publication order. Barry eisler has given us a new hero japaneseamerican john rain, the cynical, romantic, conscientious assassin one. Rain fall was also published under the title a clean kill in. The john rain book series by barry eisler includes books rain fall, hard rain, rain storm, and several more. Graveyard of memories audiobook barry eisler audible. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. 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. See the complete john rain series book list in order, box sets or omnibus.
The rain books rain fall, hard rain, rain storm, and killing rain have won the barry and gumshoe awards. This is a fact that can easily be conveyed by his presence on at least eight blogs and newsworthy sites throughout the internet. 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. 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. Graveyard of memories by barry eisler audiobook listen.
Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. John rain, a japaneseamerican trained assassin turned contract killer, courtesy of u. Barry eisler john rain 01 rain fall barry eisler john rain 02 hard rain barry eisler john rain 03 rain storm barry eisler john rain 04 killing rain barry eisler john rain 05 the last assassin barry eisler john rain 06 requiem for an assassin barry eisler john rain 6. Barry eislers 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. But the best route to the minister is through his gorgeous.
Tryingtoretire freelance agent for hire john rain wanted to know where she was going and when she was coming back. Graveyard of memories by barry eisler audiobook listen online. Listen to clean kill in tokyo, a by barry eisler available from rakuten kobo. Eisler writes memories from john rains view point, explaining his fall into assassination as a profession. But the cia isnt willing to lose its premier natural causes contract killer, and they. A clean kill in tokyo audiobook barry eisler audible. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. 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. He has written 10 books in his john rain series, 4 books in the ben.
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. Paris is a bitch by barry eisler audiobook listen online. Barry eislers 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. Buy a clean kill in tokyo john rain thrillers unabridged by eisler, barry, eisler, barry isbn. The last john rain book to be written by barry eisler and the first in the series chronologically, graveyard of memories is a coming of age assassin story how rain became a killer for hire. Download audiobooks narrated by barry eisler to your device. Barry mark eisler born 1964 is a bestselling american novelist. 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. While working at home and abroad he even earned his black belt at the kodokan international judo center. I quite enjoyed that this story takes us back to john rains earlier years. But the cia isnt willing to lose its premier natural causes contract killer, and they force rain to take on a highrisk assignment. Eisler, barry audio collection discount audio books. Rain fall john rain series book 1 barry eisler author 2003.
His bestselling thrillers have won the barry award and the gumshoe award for best thriller of the year, have been included in numerous best. The first time i picked up a john rainbarry eisler book it was because i was curious to see how an author would go about having a hired murderer as a sympathetic. This is the ninth barry eisler book in the john rain series, and i have loved every one of them. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Barry eisler spent three years in a covert position with the cias directorate of operations.
Early in 2014 he rereleased the first 6 john rain novels changing the titles of most. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I quite enjoyed that this story takes us back to john rains earlier years, when he still perfecting his craft as a paid assassin. In his critically acclaimed rain fall, barry eisler introduced half japanesehalf american freelance hit man john rain, a dashing and dangerous hero. At the top of my list is the first book in barry eislers escapist john rain novels. Barry eisler is the author of the popular john rain series featuring a japaneseamerican international assassin. After leaving the cia, he lived and worked in japan, where he earned his black belt from the kodokan international judo center. Written with a delightfully soft touch and a powerful blend of excitement, exotica, and what ever. After the vietnam war, rain stays in asia, living in tokyo without belonging or meaning.
John rain, book 6 audible audiobook unabridged barry eisler author, narrator, brilliance audio publisher 4. 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. 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. 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. Below is a list of barry eislers books in order of when they were originally published. Download winner take all audiobook by barry eisler. John rain is a halfjapanese, halfamerican assasin, whos speciality was giving his victims natural causes. 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. Next barry eisler worked as a startup executive and technology lawyer in silicon valley and across 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. 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 rated rain fall 4 stars and a clean kill in tokyo 5 stars with the only difference being narration. I am so glad that barry eisler has decided to narrate his own books. Barry eisler made his debut as a published author in 2002 with the novel rain fall aka a clean kill in tokyo. Barry eisler, who currently resides in the san francisco bay area, is an author that is not afraid to let his opinions be known. At the top of my list is the first book in barry eisler s escapist john rain novels. John rain, book 1 audible audiobook unabridged barry eisler author, narrator, brilliance audio publisher 4. John rain has disappeared to brazil to escape the killing business and the enemies encircling him in japan. Rain storm, the third in barry eisler s series starring the eponymous john rain, is a great thriller. The last john rain book to be written by barry eisler and the first in the series chronologically, graveyard of memories is a coming of age assassin story how rain became a killer for hire transitioning from a cia bag man linked to the lockheed bribery scandal in japan to an almost demonic killing machine. I read online that the directors behind the great action movie john wick are looking to take this series to tv. Zero sum by barry eisler audio book simply audiobooks.
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. Jun 27, 2017 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. 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. He did not start writing until 2002 and quickly had the rights to his first novel, rain fall. Browse audiobooks written by barry eisler sorted by best. Half american, half japanesebut out of place in both worlds rain is filled with opportunities. 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 eislers 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. He is the author of two thriller series, the first featuring antihero john rain, a halfjapanese, half.
761 350 1365 682 1210 810 1085 2 342 1501 483 126 460 1235 614 128 1158 212 1376 104 325 1204 119 1481 1026 1094 36 710 809 766 35