The Killer Ascendant by Barry Eisler

The Killer Ascendant

John Rain #6

Barry Eisler

274 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Previously published as Requiem for an AssassinHunted and finally cornered, John Rain faces his deadliest enemy ever: himself. For Rain, "the most charismatic assassin since James Bond" (San Francisco Chronicle), getting out of the life was never ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 139 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 100%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
informative 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.01

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