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Jason Bourne

by Brian Freeman

20 books Started 1980 Latest 2025
Publication Reading Order

The Jason Bourne is a Mystery / Thriller series by Brian Freeman, made up of 20 books published between 1980 and 2025. It begins with The Bourne Identity ( By: Robert Ludlum) (1980), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Bourne Vendetta (2025), spanning 45 years of storytelling.

20books
45years active
5decades
~2.4yrs between books
2025latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 The Bourne Identity ( By: Robert Ludlum) 1980 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Bourne Supremacy ( By: Robert Ludlum) 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
3 The Bourne Ultimatum ( By: Robert Ludlum) 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
4 The Bourne Legacy ( By: Eric Van Lustbader) 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Bourne Betrayal ( By: Eric Van Lustbader) 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Bourne Sanction ( By: Eric Van Lustbader) 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Bourne Deception ( By: Eric Van Lustbader) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
8 The Bourne Objective ( By: Eric Van Lustbader) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Bourne Dominion ( By: Eric Van Lustbader) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Bourne Imperative ( By: Eric Van Lustbader) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Bourne Retribution ( By: Eric Van Lustbader) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Bourne Ascendancy ( By: Eric Van Lustbader) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Bourne Enigma ( By: Eric Van Lustbader) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Bourne Initiative ( By: Eric Van Lustbader) 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
15 The Bourne Evolution 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 The Bourne Treachery 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 The Bourne Sacrifice 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Bourne Defiance 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 The Bourne Shadow 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 The Bourne VendettaLatest 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Jason Bourne series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Jason Bourne series?

Start with The Bourne Identity ( By: Robert Ludlum) (1980), the first book in the Jason Bourne series by Brian Freeman. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Jason Bourne series?

There are 20 books in the Jason Bourne series by Brian Freeman, published between 1980 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Jason Bourne series?

The first book in the Jason Bourne series is The Bourne Identity ( By: Robert Ludlum), published in 1980 by Brian Freeman.

What is the latest book in the Jason Bourne series?

The most recent book in the Jason Bourne series is The Bourne Vendetta (2025) by Brian Freeman.

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About Brian Freeman

Brian Freeman is an American author of mystery and thriller novels. Born in 1963 in St. Paul, Minnesota, he was a journalist before turning to writing fiction. Freeman is known for his Lucas Davenport series, featuring a profiler working for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The first novel in the series, "Immoral Proposition," was published in 2004 and became a New York Times bestseller. Freeman has since written over 20 novels in the series, which has been praised for its fast-paced action, complex characters, and intricate plots. In addition to the Lucas Davenport series, Freeman has also written standalone novels such as "The Bone House" (2017) and "Spilled Blood" (2020). His works have won numerous awards, including the Anthony Award, Barry Award, and Macavity Award. Freeman's novels have been translated into over 25 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. He is considered one of the most successful and critically acclaimed mystery writers of his generation.

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