Barry Eisler’s John Rain has evolved from the efficient killing machine we first met in Rain Fall. As Requiem opens we find him “retired”, in love, and a bit out of practice when it comes to the survival skills that all Rain readers have come to depend upon. But a kidnapping forces Rain’s hand. Loyalty before self preservation. Forced to kill again & not knowing the agenda of his assignment, Rain must embrace his inner killing machine. As Rain rushes from continent to continent completing assigned tasks to save a friend, Eisler writes the story of the struggle within. Together the pair must solve the mystery of where and why a hostage has been taken and piece together the individual tasks until they can sort out the motivation for clues to the enemy’s next move. A strong writer from the very beginning, Eisler has evolved as both a stylist and plotter.

REQUIEM FOR AN ASSASSIN is a breathtaking spook tale. Eisler writes a thriller that pulsates with the right now while nodding at masters Deighton and LeCarre. Not afraid to “double down” at every opportunity, Eisler delivers a Thriller that thrills.

Ruth Jordan