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, 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. 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. Listen to clean kill in tokyo, a by barry eisler available from rakuten kobo. Next barry eisler worked as a startup executive and technology lawyer in silicon valley and across japan. After listening to graveyard of memories, i find myself wanting to go back and relisten to the rest of the series again only this time with the barry eisler narrations instead of the original studio hired narrations. 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. At the top of my list is the first book in barry eislers escapist john rain novels. 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. 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.
Paris is a bitch by barry eisler audiobook listen online. He has written 10 books in his john rain series, 4 books in the ben. 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. Paris is a bitch by barry eisler is a kindle short story i downloaded through kindle unlimited ku.
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. Barry eisler made his debut as a published author in 2002 with the novel rain fall aka a clean kill in tokyo. 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. A clean kill in tokyo audiobook barry eisler audible. 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. Rain fall was also published under the title a clean kill in. Rain storm, the third in barry eisler s series starring the eponymous john rain, is a great thriller.
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. John rain has disappeared to brazil to escape the killing business and the enemies encircling him in japan. Below is a list of barry eislers books in order of when they were originally published. Graveyard of memories audiobook barry eisler audible. Download audiobooks narrated by barry eisler to your device. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. He did not start writing until 2002 and quickly had the rights to his first novel, rain fall. John rain, book 1 audible audiobook unabridged barry eisler author, narrator, brilliance audio publisher 4. 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. 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, book 6 audible audiobook unabridged barry eisler author, narrator, brilliance audio publisher 4. I am so glad that barry eisler has decided to narrate his own books. 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. 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. The complete series list for john rain barry eisler. Barry eisler has given us a new hero japaneseamerican john rain, the cynical, romantic, conscientious assassin one. Eisler, barry audio collection discount audio books. Half american, half japanesebut out of place in both worlds rain is filled with opportunities. Barry mark eisler born 1964 is a bestselling american novelist. 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.
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. Barry eisler spent three years in a covert position with the cias directorate of operations. I quite enjoyed that this story takes us back to john rains earlier years. Browse audiobooks written by barry eisler sorted by best. 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. Written with a delightfully soft touch and a powerful blend of excitement, exotica, and what ever. Buy a cheap copy of rain storm book by barry eisler. Graveyard of memories by barry eisler audiobook listen online. But the cia isnt willing to lose its premier natural causes contract killer, and they.
This is a fact that can easily be conveyed by his presence on at least eight blogs and newsworthy sites throughout the internet. John rain is a halfjapanese, halfamerican assasin, whos speciality was giving his victims natural causes. See the complete john rain series book list in order, box sets or omnibus. So is rain, the master of death by natural causes whose new target threatens the fragile political.
Early in 2014 he rereleased the first 6 john rain novels changing the titles of most. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. 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. I read online that the directors behind the great action movie john wick are looking to take this series to tv. After the vietnam war, rain stays in asia, living in tokyo without belonging or meaning. The chronological order of both series of novels is the same as the publication order. 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. Zero sum by barry eisler audio book simply audiobooks. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Buy a clean kill in tokyo john rain thrillers unabridged by eisler, barry, eisler, barry isbn. 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.
His bestselling thrillers have won the barry award and the gumshoe award for best thriller of the year, have been included in numerous best. But the best route to the minister is through his gorgeous. 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. While working at home and abroad he even earned his black belt at the kodokan international judo center. Barry eisler is the author of the popular john rain series featuring a japaneseamerican international assassin. 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. I quite enjoyed that this story takes us back to john rains earlier years, when he still perfecting his craft as a paid assassin. 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. See the complete john rain series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. 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. 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. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free.
Tryingtoretire freelance agent for hire john rain wanted to know where she was going and when she was coming back. This is the ninth barry eisler book in the john rain series, and i have loved every one of them. After leaving the cia, he lived and worked in japan, where he earned his black belt from the kodokan international judo center. 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.
He also narrated the audiobook versions of the six rereleased john rain novels. 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. Graveyard of memories by barry eisler audiobook listen. Download winner take all audiobook by barry eisler. In his critically acclaimed rain fall, barry eisler introduced half japanesehalf american freelance hit man john rain, a dashing and dangerous hero. The rain books rain fall, hard rain, rain storm, and killing rain have won the barry and gumshoe awards. 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 force rain to take on a highrisk assignment. 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. 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. Armed forces, describes how he kills yasuhiro kawamura.