Barry Eisler Reading Order
6 series · 25 books · Born 1963
Barry Eisler is an American thriller writer known for creating morally complex protagonists across multiple series spanning espionage, military operations, and law enforcement. His most acclaimed work follows John Rain, a biracial assassin navigating the shadows of international intrigue, while his other series feature Ben Treven, a black ops operative, and Seattle detective Livia Lone. Beyond fiction, Eisler regularly contributes political and linguistic commentary to various online platforms, bringing the same sharp analytical perspective to nonfiction as he does to his tightly plotted novels.
Ben Treven Series
Complete2 books (2009–2010)
Start with Fault Line and read in order.
Start this series with Fault Line
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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.
Start this series with Hard Rain / Blood from Blood / A Lonely Resurrection
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Livia Lone Series
Complete3 books (2016–2019)
Start with Livia Lone and read in order.
Start this series with Livia Lone
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2011–2011)
Start with Be the Monkey(With: J.A. Konrath) and read in order.
Start this series with Be the Monkey(With: J.A. Konrath)
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Complete3 books (2011–2013)
Start with The Lost Coast and read in order.
Start this series with The Lost Coast
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing3 books (2016–2025)
Start with The God's Eye View and read in order.
Start this series with The God's Eye View
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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.