The Chaos Kind

By: Barry Eisler

Narrated by: Barry Eisler

Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

The assassins of Barry Eisler’s #1 bestseller The Killer Collective are back - and this time, it’s chaos.

Assistant US Attorney Alondra Diaz hates traffickers. And she’s determined to put one of America’s most powerful financiers, Andrew Schrader, in prison forever for his crimes against children.

But Schrader has videos implicating some of the most powerful members of the US national security state. To eliminate Diaz, the powers that be bring in a contractor: Marvin Manus, an implacable assassin whose skills have been forged in intelligence, the military, and the hardest prisons.

Enter former Marine sniper Dox and black-ops veteran Daniel Larison with an unusual assignment: not to kill Diaz, but to keep her alive.

A lot of players are determined to acquire the videos and the blackmail power they represent. But with Seattle sex-crimes detective Livia Lone, “natural causes” killer John Rain, and ex-Mossad honey-trap specialist Delilah, the good guys might just have a chance.

They’re not going to play by anyone else’s rules. They’re not going to play by any rules at all. They want a different kind of fight. The chaos kind.

©2021 Barry Eisler. (P)2021 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“The author himself narrates a fantasy-thriller that reunites a team of snipers, detectives, and assassins.… Eisler's story — with its colorful cast of characters, pulse-pounding action, and snappy dialogue — is fantastic in audio form. Fans of the first book will be delighted, and those who are unfamiliar will be pulled in by the audiobook's breakneck pacing and blockbuster movie feel.” (AudioFile Magazine)

“Another high-fatality, high-spirited revenge fantasy.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Eisler juggles the complicated plot and large cast, imbuing his diverse characters with robust backstory and emotional motivation.” (Publishers Weekly)

Fast Paced

I have read most of the books written by Barry Eisler and have found them to be well written and fast paced thrillers. Barry also does a great job of narrating his books. I would have liked to have seen a bit more substance on the bad guys side of the equation but I am not complaining. I also liked having the whole cast of characters in a single book, with their skill sets I think they could win any battle with the baddies.

He never fails

Another book that simply cannot be put down until finished. I’m ready for your next one.

Excellent continuation of Rain saga

Always enjoying John Rain’s adventures with the special people around him. Since I am European living in Seattle area these stories always hit close to my home.

This band of misfits is the best

Larison was my favorite character in this book but I have a soft spot for Dox and Rain. I need two books released at a time. They are so good that you power through and then it's over. You never disappoint, Livia could use some anger management though. Can't wait to see what's next for the team.

The Whole Gang!

You need to have read a pile of the previous books to be as in love with these characters as we addicts are, but whether you have read them all (which I highly recommend) or just want to jump in now, this is a GREAT read. Thank you so very much, Mr. Eisler. Keep writing!

Really great.

I listen to a fair number of thrillers/spy novels. Barry Eisler is a cut above, and this novel in particular is really well done. Blends in characters from the other novels, well- paced, and enough internal dialog of the characters to give them depth and make you root for them.

IF POSSIBLE, THE BEST RAIN YET!

Excellent can be overused, but not this time. The best book of a great series, all of them made even better by the narration.

Another Terrific Story — Corrupt Government Men

I love Barry Eisler’s writing and his narration makes his books come to life. I am so glad he re-recorded all of his earlier books. He knows the characters better than anyone and his voice makes the characters live. This story is about video tapes that are going to expose some high government officials raping children. They will do anything to keep these tapes secret. Of course, there are numerous individuals trying to gain access of the tapes. Whoever gets them can expose or threaten to expose the players. But, what about the girls? If the tapes are exposed, they will always be known as ‘those girls on the tape.’ So, the good guys come together to ensure the tapes do not get exposed. Even John Raines and Delilah are asked to participate. It is an exciting story. The author’s narration made it better.

Out of the park Barry!

Out of the park Barry. You are one talented guy. Didn’t need a seat belt this time around but I did listen from beginning to end in one sitting. Great job. Bill Fortin

another great book

another great book in the series. dox is still my favorite character. I look forward to the next one.