Winner Take All, Barry Eisler
Winner Take All, Barry Eisler
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Winner Take All

Author: Barry Eisler

Narrator: Barry Eisler

Unabridged: 10 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/11/2014


Synopsis

Previously published as Rain Storm and Choke Point John Rain has disappeared in Brazil to escape the killing business and the enemies encircling him in Japan. But the CIA isn’t willing to lose its premier “natural causes” contract killer, and they force Rain to take on a high-risk assignment: eliminate a ruthless arms dealer operating in Southeast Asia.The upside? Financial, of course, along with the possibility of moral redemption. But first, Rain will have to survive the downside: a second assassin zeroing in on the target; an alluring and dangerous woman with an agenda of her own; the possibility that the entire mission is nothing but an elaborate setup. From the gorgeous beaches of Rio to the glitzy casinos of Macau to the gritty back streets of Hong Kong and Kowloon, Rain becomes a reluctant player in an international game far deadlier and more insidious than any he has encountered before.Winner Take All was previously published as Rain Storm in the US and Choke Point in the UK, the third in the bestselling John Rain assassin series.

About Barry Eisler

Barry Eisler is a bestselling thriller author, former CIA operative, and legal expert whose electrifying novels blend real-world espionage with gripping storytelling. Best known for his John Rain series, which follows a lethal yet morally complex assassin, Eisler's work is celebrated for its authenticity, fast-paced action, and deep character development. His background in covert operations and international law gives his fiction a level of realism that sets it apart in the genre. A former technology lawyer, Eisler left the corporate world to pursue writing full-time, crafting hard-hitting thrillers that explore power, corruption, and the ethical dilemmas of espionage. His books, including Livia Lone and The Killer Collective, have captivated readers worldwide, earning him critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase. Whether exposing the dark underbelly of government secrecy or delivering pulse-pounding action, Eisler continues to push the boundaries of modern thriller fiction.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Andrew on April 22, 2016

I've got to like John Rain. He's a stone cold killer - assassinating someone never ruins his day. The broken necks are many, the martial arts skills thoroughly honed. But the true skill demonstrated here is how Eisler is able to develop Rain into a sympathetic character, one who appreciated good Sco......more

Goodreads review by Victor on January 04, 2024

All in his head as he roam the city landscape following and being followed.......more

Goodreads review by Tessa on May 03, 2023

O lectura masculina antrenanta, plina de actiune in genul romanelor de spionaj a la Ian Fleming. Ar fi o carte extraordinara pentru cei interesati de asasinate, spionaj, tehnici de lupta, jocuri politice, tradari si femei frumoase. Actiunea il are in prim plan pe John Rain un asasin japonez liber-pr......more

Goodreads review by Jim on March 25, 2017

It was fun, contemporary spy/assassin novel. I think this was the second book with Rain in it & I haven't read the first. It stood alone well & was pretty good. There were a few too many digressions with Rain philosophizing over his life & situation, feeling sorry for himself due to the way he is cu......more

Goodreads review by John on August 12, 2022

Another nail-biting installment in the Rain series I'll skip to the 5th now as already read no. 4.......more