Barry Eisler

Barry Eisler is an accomplished American author, best known for his spy thriller novels. He has had a diverse career, including working for the CIA's Directorate of Operations, where he gained valuable experience and knowledge that he later utilized in his fiction writing. Eisler has created two recurring characters in his series of books: assassin John Rain and Black Ops member Ben Treven.

In addition to his spy thriller novels, Eisler is also known for his strong opinions and activism. He resides in the San Francisco Bay area and is a prolific blogger, contributing to at least eight blogs and newsworthy sites on the internet. His writing often focuses on politics and languages, and he maintains a personal blog called Heart of The Matter. Eisler also writes for other prominent sites such as The Huffington Post, MichaelMoore.com, and Truthout. Along with his fiction writing, Eisler has authored several nonfiction books and has won numerous awards for his work.

Before becoming an author, Eisler had a varied career that included working as a technology lawyer and startup executive in Silicon Valley and Japan. He also earned a black belt at the Kodokan International Judo Center. Eisler's thrillers have been well-received and have won the Barry Award and the Gumshoe Award for Best Thriller of the Year. They have been translated into nearly twenty languages and have been included in many "Best Of" lists. Eisler is also an outspoken advocate for civil liberties and the rule of law, and he often blogs about these topics.