Barry Eisler
6 SeriesBarry Eisler is an American author known for his spy thriller novels, drawing on his experience as a former CIA operative. His notable recurring characters include assassin John Rain and Black Ops member Ben Treven. Eisler's background significantly enriches his gripping narratives.
Barry Eisler's series follows John Rain, a half-American, half-Japanese assassin. In "Rain Fall," also known as "A Clean Kill in Tokyo," Rain navigates Tokyo's underworld to eliminate targets discreetly. Subsequent novels, including "Hard Rain" (also titled "Blood from Blood" and "A Lonely Resurrection"), explore Rain's complex relationships and moral dilemmas. The series continues with "Rain Storm," "Killing Rain," "The Last Assassin," and "Requiem for an Assassin," each delving deeper into Rain's struggle between his lethal profession and personal life. Eisler also co-authored the non-fiction book "Be the Monkey" with J.A. Konrath.
