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John Rain

by Barry Eisler

12 books Started 2003 Latest 2021
Publication Reading Order

The John Rain is a Mystery / Suspense series by Barry Eisler, made up of 12 books published between 2003 and 2021. It begins with Rain Fall / A Clean Kill in Tokyo (2003), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Chaos Kind (2021), spanning 18 years of storytelling.

12books
18years active
3decades
~1.6yrs between books
2021latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Rain Fall / A Clean Kill in Tokyo 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Hard Rain / Blood from Blood / A Lonely Resurrection 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Rain Storm / Choke Point / Winner Take All 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Killing Rain / One Last Kill / Redemption Games 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Last Assassin / Extremis 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Requiem For an Assassin / The Killer Ascendant 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
7 Paris is a Bitch (Short Story) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Detachment 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Graveyard of Memories 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Zero Sum 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Killer Collective 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
12 The Chaos KindLatest 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

John Rain series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the John Rain series?

Start with Rain Fall / A Clean Kill in Tokyo (2003), the first book in the John Rain series by Barry Eisler. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the John Rain series?

There are 12 books in the John Rain series by Barry Eisler, published between 2003 and 2021.

What is the first book in the John Rain series?

The first book in the John Rain series is Rain Fall / A Clean Kill in Tokyo, published in 2003 by Barry Eisler.

What is the latest book in the John Rain series?

The most recent book in the John Rain series is The Chaos Kind (2021) by Barry Eisler.

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About Barry Eisler

Barry Mark Eisler (born 1964) is an American novelist.

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