In the shadowy corridors of power where secrets and betrayal intertwine, "The Killer Collective" by Barry Eisler weaves a tale of vengeance and dark conspiracies that threaten to unravel the very fabric of justice. When an investigation into an international child pornography ring led by sex-crimes detective Livia Lone comes dangerously close to implicating some of the most powerful figures, an assassination attempt on her life sets off a deadly chain reaction. Barely surviving the attack meant for John Rain, a retired assassin known for making deaths seem like accidents, Livia finds herself thrust into a murky world where allies are scarce, and trust is a commodity no one can afford. Joining forces with Rain, a motley crew of elite operatives comes together: Dox, a former marine sniper; Delilah, Rain's estranged lover and a Mossad agent; and a cadre of black ops soldiers, each with their own ghosts and grudges. Together, they embark on a perilous journey that takes them from the neon-lit streets of Japan to the rain-soaked alleys of Seattle, and from the political machinations in Washington, D.C., to the romantic boulevards of Paris. As they edge closer to exposing a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the US government, the lines between friend and foe blur, and the collective must confront not only external threats but the fissures within. Barry Eisler's "The Killer Collective" is a masterclass in suspense, a riveting thriller that delves into the heart of darkness lurking beneath the surface of power and the lengths to which people will go to protect their secrets.