Graveyard of Memories: Library Edition

from RowingRabbit

I've been a big fan of John Rain ever since I read "Rain Fall". Yes, he's an assassin so you have all the (a)moral implications that go with that particular profession. But he always came across as more than another testosterone infused hit man. He had a conscience, hard rules & regrets. As the b...

from dmclane

I presume this to be the latest in the John Rain series by this author, I'd forgotten about them and so was pleasantly surprised when this book turned out to be about the Japanese-American assassin who's stories I'd enjoyed so much several years ago. This book is almost a prequel to the others, o...

from RussellParkway

The book features the assassin, John Rain, in his earlier years back in 1972 in this prequel to the series. The plot wasn't too complicated, and there were a few good action scenes to keep the flow going. It wasn't as exciting as some of his earlier works, but still a solid entertaining thriller....

from jmoncton

This latest book in the John Rain thriller series is actually a prequel to the rest of the books. This story goes into the background of how John Rain, a Vietnam veteran, becomes the hardened and skilled assassin for hire. I really enjoyed seeing Rain's transformation, especially, how he learns f...

from tcards

Nice prequel to the John Rain series of novels set mostly in Japan. Eisler's style grows on you the more you delve into the finely crafted depictions of Tokyo and other foreign and exotic locations. Rain is a complex,interesting character;a product of East and West,forged on the anvil of Vietnam.