Robert Ludlum
Robert Ludlum (1927-2001) was an American author renowned for his international thriller novels. Born in New York City, Ludlum served in the US Marine Corps before pursuing a career in acting. When an injury forced him to abandon acting, he turned to writing. His debut novel, "The Scarlatti Inheritance" (1971), introduced the iconic character Jason Bourne. The "Bourne Trilogy" (1980-1990) cemented Ludlum's reputation as a master of suspense. Other notable works include "The Chancellor Manuscript" (1977), "The Matarese Circle" (1979), and "The Bourne Supremacy" (1986). Ludlum's novels have been translated into over 30 languages and sold over 300 million copies worldwide. He received numerous awards, including the Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for Best Novel. His critical success stemmed from his ability to combine compelling characters, intricate plots, and a deep understanding of international affairs.
Book Series by Robert Ludlum
Jason Bourne Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Bourne Identity | 1980 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Supremacy | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Ultimatum | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Legacy ( By: Eric Van Lustbader) | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Betrayal ( By: Eric Van Lustbader) | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Sanction ( By: Eric Van Lustbader) | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Deception ( By: Eric Van Lustbader) | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Objective ( By: Eric Van Lustbader) | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Dominion ( By: Eric Van Lustbader) | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Imperative ( By: Eric Van Lustbader) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Retribution ( By: Eric Van Lustbader) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Ascendancy ( By: Eric Van Lustbader) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Enigma ( By: Eric Van Lustbader) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bourne Initiative ( By: Eric Van Lustbader) | 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 |
Covert-One Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Hades Factor ( With: Gayle Lynds) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cassandra Compact ( With: Philip Shelby) | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Paris Option ( By: Gayle Lynds) | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Altman Code ( By: Gayle Lynds) | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Lazarus Vendetta ( By: Patrick Larkin) | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Moscow Vector ( By: Patrick Larkin) | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Robert Ludlum's The Arctic Event ( By: James H. Cobb) | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Ares Decision ( By: Kyle Mills) | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Janus Reprisal ( By: Jamie Freveletti) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Utopia Experiment ( By: Kyle Mills) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Geneva Strategy ( By: Jamie Freveletti) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Patriot Attack ( By: Kyle Mills) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
Matarese Dynasty Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Matarese Circle | 1979 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Matarese Countdown | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
Blackbriar Series with Simon Gervais
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Blackbriar Genesis ( By: Simon Gervais) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
Paul Janson Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Janson Directive | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Janson Command ( By: Paul Garrison) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Janson Option ( By: Paul Garrison) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Janson Equation ( By: Douglas Corleone) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
Road to Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Road to Gandolfo | 1975 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Road To Omaha | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
Robert Ludlum Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Scarlatti Inheritance | 1971 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Osterman Weekend | 1972 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Matlock Paper | 1973 | Buy on Amazon |
| Trevayne (As: Jonathan Ryder) | 1973 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Rhinemann Exchange | 1974 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cry of the Halidon (As: Jonathan Ryder) | 1974 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Gemini Contenders | 1976 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Chancellor Manuscript | 1977 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Holcroft Covenant | 1978 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Parsifal Mosaic | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Aquitaine Progression | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Icarus Agenda | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Scorpio Illusion | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Apocalypse Watch | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Prometheus Deception | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Sigma Protocol | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Tristan Betrayal | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bancroft Strategy | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Ambler Warning | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
Treadstone Series with Joshua Hood
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Treadstone Resurrection ( By: Joshua Hood) | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Treadstone Exile ( By: Joshua Hood) | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Treadstone Transgression ( By: Joshua Hood) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Treadstone Rendition ( By: Joshua Hood) | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
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