That is why i was so looking forward to reading this new book. The author brings on a familiar cast, with each character raising a question that nudges along the plot. A search for a pair of serial rapists leads livia lone down the darkest and most dangerous trail of her life in a pulsepounding thriller by new york times bestselling author barry eisler. I especially liked the character interaction between the two brothers. Eisler fans may miss the sleek, moody tone that distinguished his john rain thrillers in this highly readable first in a new series introducing another assassin. On the heels of six john rain thrillers, eisler requiem for an. Buy fault line ben treven unabridged by eisler, barry, eisler, barry isbn. They each felt the other was at fault for the rift in their family stemming from a tragedy when the boys were in high school. The first of eislers book not to feature his excellent creation john rain. Yesterday, i had the privilege of reading fault line by barry eisler.
Barry eisler is an american author of spy thriller novels. Fault line ben treven book 1 english edition ebook. The beginning shows promise, then the narrative bogs down. Personally i prefer authors to write about new characters each time out but there are some exceptions and barry eislers john rain books are very good and the japanese settings add a little of the exotic. Eisler s bestselling thrillers have won the barry award and the gumshoe award for best thriller of the year, have been included in. He also won an award in 2005 for his novel rain fall which was voted as the best thriller novel in the barry awards. Eislers novel rain fall won the 2005 barry award for best thriller and the gumshoe award. Early in 2014 he rereleased the first 6 john rain novels changing the titles of most. I fortunate to pick up an arc of barry eislers new standalone novel fault line when i was at bouchercon this year. Eisler has reinvented the spy thriller for the 21st century. In silicon valley, the eccentric inventor of a new.
Author barry eislers complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers. Barry eisler is the author of the popular john rain series featuring a japaneseamerican international assassin. Ten years ago, the daughter of homeland security investigations agent b. He also narrated the audiobook versions of the six rereleased john rain novels. Buy fault line ben treven unabridged by eisler, barry, eisler, barry, eisler, barry isbn. Fault line by barry eisler smart bitches, trashy books.
Being of friend of barrys and a fan of john rain and his sniper buddy dox, i was disappointed that i wouldnt get to read another adventure with the two this summer, but excited when i learned this new novel featured two brothers, alex and ben treven, who happen to be an attorney and an elite. With fault line he has created another character that could have some legs. In silicon valley, the eccentric inventor of a new encryption application is murdered in an apparent drug deal. Another barry eisler novel, perhaps even more gripping than the john rain series of novels, is fault line. Dark and unsettling, this novels end arrives abruptly even as readers are still. Killing rain was also published as one last kill and. Ben treven, a military liaison element, an elite undercover soldier in americas war on terror. Oct, 2015 fault line by barry eisler, 9781501261787, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A rain delilah short story, fault line and many more. The chronological order of both series of novels is the same as the publication order. It follows ben treven, a military expert who gets the job done, locating and finishing off high value targets that the american government hands to him. 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. Buy a cheap copy of fault line book by barry eisler. Vanilla thriller about a race to nab software capable of shutting down cyberspace.
The two characters in the recurring series of books are assassin john rain and black ops member ben treven. The first book in eislers john rain series, rain fall, has been made into a movie. Barry mark eisler born 1964 is a bestselling american novelist. But now, with fault line a breathlessly exciting, lightningpaced, and moving tale of suspensei predict a whole lot more readers are going to discover how terrific he is. Rain storm was also released as choke point and as winner take all. If you love barry eislers books you need the most comprehensive book list available, which includes a check list, alternative titles, page counts, movie adaptations, coauthors, star ratings, and a host of other features, plus. His book entitled fault line was ranked in the 18th position on the bestseller list of the hardcover of the new york times. Eisler, barry, eisler, barry, brilliance audio, inc books. Thriller fans already know that barry eisler is one of the brightest stars out there. Fault line by barry eisler 2010, paperback for sale. 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 international judo center along the.
Barry eisler has won various awards, most notably the gumshoe award. Unlike many authors, eisler has worked for the cia and has a lot of experience and knowledge which obviously helps his spy fiction and thriller novels. Best to start with rain fall, the first book in eisler s john rain series. Barry eisler spent three years in a covert position with the cias directorate of operations, then.
Buy fault line ben treven unabridged by eisler, barry isbn. The first novel in the series fault line was published in 2009 while the second book was published in inside out published in 2010. Please click here to reach the troubleshooting fix. Sign up for the latest updates, exclusive content, and giveaways. Search hello select your address select your address. In istanbul, a cynical undercover operator receives a frantic call from his estranged brother, a patent lawyer who believes he is the next victim. It is sometimes a wrong move by an author who has established a good series featuring the same character. Best to start with rain fall, the first book in eislers john rain series. 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 international judo center along the way. Buy fault line by barry eisler read by online at alibris.
Fault line was the first book of yours that id read. Barry eisler books in order mystery series, book lists. Fault line ben treven book 1 kindle edition by eisler. A search for a pair of serial rapists leads livia lone down the darkest and most dangerous trail of her life in a pulsepounding thriller by new york times bestselling author barry eisler ten years ago, the daughter of homeland security investigations agent b.
Fault line ben treven book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant this item. Hard rain is also known as blood from blood and as a lonely resurrection. At different times in the book id find myself rooting for one brother or the other while hoping for. His fastpaced plots and action sequences are not slowed down by his careful exploration of moral ambiguity and the. 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. The ben treven book series by barry eisler includes books fault line, inside out, the detachment, and several more.
The first book in eislers john rain series, rain fall, has been made into a. I bought this to continue reading the exciting, lightningpaced, and moving tale of suspense. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Fault line by barry eisler 2010, paperback for sale online. With a few exceptions, the pace doesnt really pick until page 197. Barry eisler books list of books by author barry eisler.
On the heels of six john rain thrillers, eisler requiem for an assassin, 2007, etc. Ben has recently completed a mission in istanbul and is laying low in the aftermath, when he gets a message from his younger brother, alex, a successful silicon valley attorney. Fault line is the first novel in ben treven series by barry eisler. To continue reading, get the full word biography in barry eisler books in order. Eislers bestselling thrillers have won the barry award and the gumshoe award for. Barry eisler author biography barry eisler is a bestselling american novelist. Oct 08, 2019 author of hard rain john rain, requiem for an assassin, the last assassin, fault line, inside out, the killer collective, the night trade, killing rain barry eisler open library donate. Personally i prefer authors to write about new characters each time out but there are some exceptions and barry eisler s john rain books are very good and the japanese settings add a little of the exotic. 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. In fault line, barry eisler takes a break from assassin john rain to introduce ben treven, an agent for a black ops unit within the u. Fault line reached number 18 on the new york times hardcover.
But now, with fault linea breathlessly exciting, lightningpaced, and moving tale of suspensei predict a whole lot more readers are going to discover how terrific he is. Rain fall was also published under the title a clean kill in tokyo. Personally i prefer authors to write about new characters each time out but there are some exceptions and barry eislers john rain books are very good and the. Fault line by barry eisler is his first novel that doesnt feature his popular assassin john rain. I have read a few of barry eislers rain thrillers and was favorably impressed.
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