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.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | |||
| 1 | The Bourne Identity | 1980 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | The Bourne Supremacy | 1986 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1990s | |||
| 3 | The Bourne Ultimatum | 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.