# Interview with author Barry Eisler: The System

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Published: 2025-12-18T02:10:57+00:00
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## Resource

https://www.barryeisler.com - Barry's website https://gryftkin.com - Edward's website Books mentioned: https://amzn.to/3MHqRSl - A Clean Kill in Tokyo/Rain Fall by Barry Eisler https://amzn.to/4rFVwzE - The System by Barry Eisler https://amzn.to/4pkGc9Y - Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry https://amzn.to/3MIsmQf - The God's Eye View by Barry Eisler https://amzn.to/3YgryEJ - The Shining by Stephen King https://amzn.to/48TLl31 - Dance Macabre by Stephen King https://amzn.to/48Da7Dc - Different Seasons by Stephen King https://amzn.to/49UOTDd - A Lonely Resurrection/Hard Rain by Barry Eisler https://amzn.to/3Yb0arO - Shibumi by Trevanian https://amzn.to/48oQq3m The Clash by Walter Lafeber Bookstores mentioned: https://www.keplers.com - Kepler's Books & Magazines (Menlo Park, CA)

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