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Jason Bourne

by Eric Van Lustbader

20 books Started 1980 Latest 2025
Publication Reading Order

The Jason Bourne is a Thriller series by Eric Van Lustbader, 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 ( By: Brian Freeman) (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) 🎬 3 adaptations → 1980 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Bourne Supremacy ( By: Robert Ludlum) 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
3 The Bourne Ultimatum ( By: Robert Ludlum) 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
4 The Bourne Legacy ★ NYT 6w · peaked #8 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Bourne Betrayal ★ NYT 11w · peaked #8 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Bourne Sanction ★ NYT 7w · peaked #2 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Bourne Deception ★ NYT 4w · peaked #2 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
8 The Bourne Objective ★ NYT 3w · peaked #9 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Bourne Dominion ★ NYT 4w · peaked #9 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Bourne Imperative ★ NYT 1w · peaked #12 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Bourne Retribution 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Bourne Ascendancy 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Bourne Enigma 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Bourne Initiative 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
15 The Bourne Evolution ( By: Brian Freeman) 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 The Bourne Treachery ( By: Brian Freeman) 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 The Bourne Sacrifice ( By: Brian Freeman) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Bourne Defiance ( By: Brian Freeman) 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 The Bourne Shadow ( By: Brian Freeman) 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 The Bourne Vendetta ( By: Brian Freeman)Latest 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 Eric Van Lustbader. 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 Eric Van Lustbader, 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 Eric Van Lustbader.

What is the latest book in the Jason Bourne series?

The most recent book in the Jason Bourne series is The Bourne Vendetta ( By: Brian Freeman) (2025) by Eric Van Lustbader.

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About Eric Van Lustbader

Eric Van Lustbader (born December 24, 1946) is an American author of thriller and fantasy novels.

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