About
Eric Van Lustbader
Eric Van Lustbader (born May 22, 1946) is an American author best known for his action, thriller, and suspense novels. Born in New York City, Van Lustbader studied psychology and English literature at Long Island University. He began his writing career in the mid-1970s with the publication of several psychological thrillers. In 1985, he gained recognition with the release of "The Ninja," the first installment in his popular series featuring the character Nicolas Linnear. Van Lustbader has written over 30 novels, including the "Jason Bourne" series (originated by Robert Ludlum), the "Black Heart" trilogy, and "The Pearl Saga." His works have been translated into more than 20 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Van Lustbader has received numerous awards for his writing, including the Black Orchid Award for Best Thriller in 2006 and the International Thriller Writers Award in 2008. His novels have been praised for their fast-paced action, complex characters, and intricate plots.
Book Series by Eric Van Lustbader
Jason Bourne Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Bourne Identity ( By: Robert Ludlum) | 1980 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Supremacy ( By: Robert Ludlum) | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Ultimatum ( By: Robert Ludlum) | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Legacy | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Betrayal | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Sanction | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Deception | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Objective | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Dominion | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Imperative | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Retribution | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Ascendancy | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Enigma | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Initiative | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Evolution ( By: Brian Freeman) | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Treachery ( By: Brian Freeman) | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Sacrifice ( By: Brian Freeman) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Defiance ( By: Brian Freeman) | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Shadow ( By: Brian Freeman) | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Vendetta ( By: Brian Freeman) | 2025 | Buy on Amazon |
Sunset Warrior Cycle Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Sunset Warrior | 1977 | Buy on Amazon |
| Shallows of Night | 1978 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dai-San | 1978 | Buy on Amazon |
| Beneath an Opal Moon | 1980 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dragons on the Sea of Night | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
Nicholas Linnear/Ninja Cycle Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Ninja | 1980 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Miko | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| White Ninja | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Kaisho | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Floating City | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| Second Skin | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Death and Life of Nicholas Linnear (Short Story) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Oligarch's Daughter | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
China Maroc Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Jian | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Shan | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
Pearl Saga Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Ring of Five Dragons | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Veil of a Thousand Tears | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mistress of the Pearl | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
Jack McClure/Alli Carson Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| First Daughter | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Last Snow | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blood Trust | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Father Night | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Beloved Enemy | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
Bravo Shaw Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Testament | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Fallen | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Four Dominions | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Sum of All Shadows | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
Evan Ryder Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Nemesis Manifesto | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Kobalt Dossier | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Omega Rules | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Quantum Solution | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
Eric Van Lustbader Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Sirens | 1981 | Buy on Amazon |
| Black Heart | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| Zero | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| French Kiss | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Angel Eyes | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Black Blade | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dark Homecoming | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Pale Saint | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Art Kills | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Any Minute Now | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
Eric Van Lustbader Short Stories/Novellas
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Other Side of the Mirror (Short Story) | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
Batman: Vampire Series
Batman & Dracula: Red Rain (Short Story) ( With: Kelley Jones, Doug Moench, Malcolm Jones III, Les Dorscheid)
1991
Batman: Bloodstorm (Short Story) ( By: Kelley Jones, Doug Moench, John Beatty, Les Dorscheid)
1994
Batman: Crimson Mist (Short Story) ( By: Kelley Jones, Doug Moench, Gregory Wright, John Beatty)
1998
Batman: Crimson Mist (Short Story) ( By: Kelley Jones, Doug Moench, Gregory Wright, John Beatty)
1998
Batman Vampire ( With: Kelley Jones, Doug Moench, Malcolm Jones III, John Beatty)
2007
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Batman & Dracula: Red Rain (Short Story) ( With: Kelley Jones, Doug Moench, Malcolm Jones III, Les Dorscheid) | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Batman & Dracula: Red Rain ( By: Kelley Jones, Doug Moench, Malcolm Jones III) | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Batman: Bloodstorm (Short Story) ( By: Kelley Jones, Doug Moench, John Beatty, Les Dorscheid) | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| Batman: Crimson Mist (Short Story) ( By: Kelley Jones, Doug Moench, Gregory Wright, John Beatty) | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Batman: Crimson Mist (Short Story) ( By: Kelley Jones, Doug Moench, Gregory Wright, John Beatty) | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Batman Vampire ( With: Kelley Jones, Doug Moench, Malcolm Jones III, John Beatty) | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Elseworlds: Batman Vol. 2 ( By: Kelley Jones, Doug Moench) | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
The MatchUp Collection Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Honor & ... ( By: C.J. Box, Sandra Brown) | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Deserves to Be Dead (Short Story) ( By: John Sandford, Lisa Jackson) | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Getaway (Short Story) ( By: Lisa Scottoline, Nelson DeMille) | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Midnight Flame (Short Story) ( By: Christopher Rice, Lara Adrian) | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Short Story (Short Story) ( By: Karin Slaughter, Michael Koryta) | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Past Prologue (Short Story) ( By: Diana Gabaldon, Steve Berry) | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Faking a Murderer ( By: Lee Child, Kathy Reichs) | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dig Here (Short Story) ( By: Charlaine Harris, Andrew Gross) | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Taking the Veil (Short Story) ( With: J.A. Jance) | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rambo on Their Minds (Short Story) ( By: Gayle Lynds, David Morrell) | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Footloose (Short Story) ( By: Val McDermid, Peter James) | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
Eric Van Lustbader Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Berkley Showcase: Vol. 2 | 1980 | Buy on Amazon |
| Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Suspense Magazine June 2014 | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| MatchUp | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
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