THE LAST ASSASSIN

THE LAST ASSASSIN is the latest John Rain thriller by former CIA agent turned author Barry Eisler. Generally fast paced, the story focuses on assassin Rain, a Japanese-American contract killer, albeit one with a conscience. The novel benefits from Michael McConnohie's well-paced reading style. McConnohie sounds as though he is a storyteller who gets so caught up in the story that he has to keep reading to find out what happens next. As with many similar books, this story features sex, spies, exotic locales, international intrigue, and some head-shaking plot twists. But with McConnohie's breathless reading style, the book never loses it focus or its ability to entertain. D.J.S. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/ MAY 07]