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Jason Bourne

by Robert Ludlum

21 books Started 1980 Latest 2026
Publication Reading Order

The Jason Bourne is a Mystery / Thriller series by Robert Ludlum, made up of 21 books published between 1980 and 2026. It begins with The Bourne Identity (1980), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Revenge (2026), spanning 46 years of storytelling.

21books
46years active
5decades
~2.3yrs between books
2026latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 The Bourne Identity ★ NYT 33w · #1 🎬 3 adaptations → 1980 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Bourne Supremacy ★ NYT 32w · #1 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
3 The Bourne Ultimatum ★ NYT 26w · #1 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 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 ( 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) 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Robert Ludlum's The Bourne RevengeLatest 2026 Search on 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 (1980), the first book in the Jason Bourne series by Robert Ludlum. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Jason Bourne series?

There are 21 books in the Jason Bourne series by Robert Ludlum, published between 1980 and 2026.

What is the first book in the Jason Bourne series?

The first book in the Jason Bourne series is The Bourne Identity, published in 1980 by Robert Ludlum.

What is the latest book in the Jason Bourne series?

The most recent book in the Jason Bourne series is Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Revenge (2026) by Robert Ludlum.

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About Robert Ludlum

Robert Ludlum (May 25, 1927 – March 12, 2001) was an American author of 27 thriller novels, best known as the creator of Jason Bourne from the original The Bourne Trilogy series.

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