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Eisler adds a fine new entry to his standout series starring freelance assassin John Rain, who tracks quarry across the Asian capitals of the Pacific Rim. In the third installment (following last year's Hard Rain), Rain is lured out of self-imposed exile in Brazil, where he had hoped to find shelter from the killing business, when his old employer, the CIA, dangles $200,000 his way for the elimination of an Arab arms supplier known only as Belghazi. Rain takes the job, promising himself it will be his last, and travels to Macao, a Portuguese peninsula and islands off the coast of China, to begin tracking Belghazi. But Rain, a meticulous hit man equipped with all the latest gadgetry, hardly hits town before he discovers that not only is another assassin stalking Belghazi but somebody is stalking Rain himself. Rain, who specializes in fatal neck-snapping wrestling holds, makes quick work of all the intruders, but Belghazi, aided by a beautiful woman named Delilah (who knows a lot about killing too), eludes him. The action shifts back and forth between Macao, Hong Kong and Tokyo, each setting rendered in intimately warm detail, before catapulting to a chilling finale in which Rain narrowly escapes bleeding to death on a shipping dock. Along the way, the usually detached hero shows a new dimension—the possible seeds of a fascinating friendship with a fellow hit man, a life-of-the-party type named Dox. The two complement each other like black and white. Yet what truly sets Eisler's series apart is its near total absence of formula and stereotype. Rain is a wholly original, cliché-free character operating in a world created only for him, serving as both his folly and his foil.
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Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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John Rain, the Japanese American assassin for the U.S. government, is back. Currently living in Brazil in an attempt to retire from the business of killing, he is approached by his former masters, the CIA, who need him to do one more thing for them: take out an arms dealer who is equipping criminal organizations in Southeast Asia. As always, there's a fly (or two) in the ointment, namely, a second assassin gunning for Rain's target and the target's beautiful companion, who seems to have a program of her own. Can Rain navigate the labyrinth of deception and double-dealing and carry out his mission? This is the third Rain novel, after Rain Fall (2002) and Hard Rain (2003), and it nicely develops the character of John Rain, adding a few more layers of mystery and motivation. Eisler's storytelling skills, too, are developing as he becomes more familiar with his character and the world he lives in. The Rain series keeps on getting better. For espionage fans who favor adventure over ambiguity. David Pitt
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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James Bond, Asian style., Sep 26 2004
By E. Bukowsky "booklover10" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rain Storm (Hardcover)
John Rain is the Japanese-American action hero of "Rain Storm," Barry Eisler's third installment in his series about a deadly killer for hire. This time around, the CIA has hired Rain to take out an arms dealer named Belghazi, who is supplying munitions to fundamentalist terrorists groups. If Rain wants to be paid, however, he must make the hit appear "natural" to the outside world. Since Belghazi is a suspicious man and a martial arts expert who is heavily guarded, Rain has his work cut out for him."Rain Storm" is everything a spy novel should be. It takes place in exotic locales, such as Macau, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Brazil, and, using vivid descriptive writing, Eisler takes the time to describe each place in detail. Rain is a terrific protagonist. He is strong, cunning, schooled in exotic martial arts, and he trusts no one. Wherever he goes, Rain watches his back, and he has many weapons in his arsenal to deflect attacks from potential assailants. Rain, like so many other killers for hire, is at heart an isolated man who cannot sustain a relationship for long. He has to keep moving to protect himself from his enemies, and he is tormented by the many killings that he has committed over the years.
What would an action novel be without beautiful women? There are several in this book, and one is a mysterious operative with impressive credentials, both in and out of the bedroom. There is also a dizzying plot, with twists and turns galore, complicated political machinations, and exciting fight sequences. It's fun to observe Rain conducting surveillance, tracking his prey, or adopting a clever disguise at the drop of a hat. John Rain is a tough man with a sharp mind, who practices his craft with uncommon skill. His exploits make "Rain Storm" a very entertaining and absorbing novel.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rain Storm is drenched in intrigue, Oct 15 2004
By David Montgomery "Book Critic" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rain Storm (Hardcover)
John Rain is a hit man, and he's very good at what he does.In Rain Storm, the third book in Barry Eisler's terrific series of international thrillers, Rain is once again in the employ of the CIA. His assignment: Eliminate Achille Belghazi, a French-Arab arms dealer who is known for supplying several Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian terror groups.
What was supposed to be a simple job, however, turns out to be much more complicated. Belghazi proves easy enough to get close to, but removing him without leaving any evidence behind is far tougher. One of the reasons Rain is the best at what he does is his mastery of the "natural causes" hit: When Rain kills you, nobody even suspects you were murdered.
It is testimony to Eisler's skills that he has created a protagonist who might otherwise be repugnant and made him into a fascinating character with real depth, an intriguing, troubling man, made different from the rest of us by his unique and horrible skills.
So much about Rain Storm recommends it: exotic settings, gripping suspense, thrilling fight scenes and a stellar supporting cast, along with one of the most compelling lead characters in the genre. They all combine to make this a book sure to please even the most discriminating reader.
Reviewed by David Montgomery, USA Today
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Rain Yet, Nov 4 2004
By Bonzo Clemanzo - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rain Storm (Hardcover)
Barry Eisler has taken the John Rain series to yet a higher level with Rain Storm. Like the first two Rain books, this is a page turner that you won't be able to put down until you finish. Eisler has masterfully managed to add even more creative and suspensful twists and turns, while maintaining and even improving his crisp, clear and incredibly lively narrative style. There is no letting up of the high action drama, but at the same time Eisler digs still deeper into the complex character of John Rain and several of the myserious figures that come into his world. This is a truly unique and unusually intelligent thriller that should appeal not just to readers of thrillers, but to anyone who enjoys a well crafted plot with fascinating character development.
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