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Killing Rain (Hardcover)

de Barry Eisler (Author)
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At the start of Eisler's taut and compelling fourth thriller to feature John Rain (after 2004's Rain Storm), the freelance assassin's latest employer, Israeli intelligence, has sent him and his longtime associate, Dox, to Manila to kill weapons dealer Manheim Levi. Just as Rain is about to make his move, however, Levi's young son suddenly appears on the scene; Levi's bodyguards wind up shot while Levi and his son escape. The dead bodyguards turn out to be ex-CIA; and Jim Hilger, the renegade Company man with whom they were also working, is upset enough to ask his own specialists to exact revenge. Trying to find a way to complete his mission, Rain contacts Delilah, a fellow intelligence agent with whom he's been involved. But her Mossad colleagues, who have lost their trust in Rain's reliability, are setting up their own plan to take care of him. The plot has enough twists and turns to satisfy, and Eisler is an adept hand at pacing and suspense. The dialogue generally rings true, though the switching back and forth between first- and third-person narrative can be distracting. Various exotic Asian locales add to the appeal.
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The idea of a tough-guy freelance assassin with a conscience seems farfetched. The protagonist of Eisler's series, John Rain, obsessively questions his work and the consequent rising death toll, all the while continuing to do what he does best. But Michael McConnohie is adept at pacing and suspense, and Eisler's plot has enough twists to maintain interest. The setting of exotic Manila adds to the drama. McConnohie is credible in his presentation of the Japanese-American Rain, who has been hired this time by the Mossad to take care of some Asian problems. The story's dialogue generally rings true, though the continual switching of point of view is especially challenging on audio. K.A.T. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --Ce texte provient de la Audio CD édition.

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5.0étoiles sur 5 A Terrific Thriller and Psychological Study, Fév 24 2008
Par Debra Purdy Kong (British Columbia) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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This review is from: Killing Rain (Paperback)
Freelance assassin, John Rain, has been hired to kill Manny Lavi, a fairly well-protected and cautious family man whose nefarious business dealings are causing problems for the Mossad. But Rain's new partner and expert sniper, Dox, is going to help pull this off, which may or may not be a good thing. Rain's used to working alone and Dox's loud, laid-back personality isn't Rain's idea of a perfect team fit.

When things go wrong, it's not Dox's fault, but Rain's. He freezes at the crucial moment, which makes his employer unhappy enough to want him dead. Rain launches an intriguing cat-and-mouse game that jumps from the Philippines to Bangkok to Hong Kong, as he vows to finish the job and pursue those who want him dead.

KILLING RAIN is a terrific mix of thriller and psychological study of an increasingly world-weary hit man. This mix of weariness, determination, self-preservation, and growing doubt about his future in this business make the book a gripping, multi-layered read.

Not many authors could make me feel sympathy for a professional assassin, but Barry Eisler does. KILLING RAIN is a sophisticated, clever thriller with a lot of depth and, odd as it may seem, a lot of heart. As a bonus, the author provides a useful essay on surveillance techniques to prevent one from becoming a victim of crime. He also adds definitions of the types of martial arts used in the story, plus a list of Rain's Top Ten Jazz CDs. Very cool. This is another series I'll definitely want to read from the beginning.

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