Barry Eisler Reading Order
6 series · 25 books · Born 1963
Barry Eisler is an accomplished American author known for his gripping thrillers. With a diverse body of work that spans 25 novels across six series, he has created memorable characters such as John Rain, Ben Treven, and Livia Lone, alongside standalone novels and short stories. Active from 2003 to 2025, Eisler is celebrated for his skillful storytelling and engaging narratives.
Ben Treven Series
Complete2 books (2009–2010)
Start with Fault Line and read in order.
John Rain Series
Likely Complete12 books (2003–2021)
Start with Hard Rain / Blood from Blood / A Lonely Resurrection, the first of 12 books in the John Rain series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Hard Rain / Blood from Blood / A Lonely Resurrection 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Rain Fall / A Clean Kill in Tokyo 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Rain Storm / Choke Point / Winner Take All 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Killing Rain / One Last Kill / Redemption Games 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Last Assassin / Extremis 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Requiem For an Assassin / The Killer Ascendant 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Paris is a Bitch 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Detachment 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Graveyard of Memories 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Zero Sum 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Killer Collective 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Chaos Kind 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Livia Lone Series
Complete3 books (2016–2019)
Start with Livia Lone and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2011–2011)
Start with Be the Monkey(With: J.A. Konrath) and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (2011–2013)
Start with The Lost Coast and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing3 books (2016–2025)
Start with The God's Eye View and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Barry Eisler written?
- Barry Eisler has written 25 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Barry Eisler series?
- Here are the first books in Barry Eisler's series: Ben Treven: Fault Line; John Rain: Hard Rain / Blood from Blood / A Lonely Resurrection; Livia Lone: Livia Lone; Non-Fiction: Be the Monkey(With: J.A. Konrath); Short Stories/Novellas: The Lost Coast.
- What order should I read Barry Eisler's books?
- We recommend reading Barry Eisler's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Barry Eisler still writing new books?
- Yes, Barry Eisler has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.