Where to start with Eric Van Lustbader
Begin with The Bourne Identity, the first book in the Bourne series, published in 1980. This novel introduces Jason Bourne, a man with no memory who uncovers a dangerous past tied to a secret government program. Proceed through the series in publication order, as each book continues the narrative chronologically. The Bourne series spans 14 novels, with The Bourne Identity serving as the foundational entry. The series is known for its fast-paced espionage and psychological depth. Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Ascendancy, published in 2014, is a standalone novel that continues the Bourne story but is not part of the main series sequence. It is not recommended as a starting point. Focus on the original series in publication order to follow the full arc of Jason Bourne’s journey.
Series by Eric Van Lustbader
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Buy on Amazon1980 · Robert Ludlum
The Bourne Identity is a 1980 spy fiction thriller by Robert Ludlum. The story follows Jason Bourne, a man with exceptional survival skills who…
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Buy on Amazon1986 · Robert Ludlum
A 1986 novel by Robert Ludlum. Super-diplomat Raymond Havilland arranges the kidnapping of Jason Bourne's wife to draw Bourne out of retirement and…
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Buy on Amazon1990 · Robert Ludlum
In The Bourne Ultimatum, David Webb must once again assume the identity of assassin Jason Bourne as he matches wits with his mortal enemy, Carlos, a…
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Buy on AmazonRobert Ludlum's Jason Bourne in The Bourne legacy
2004 · Eric Van Lustbader
Robert Ludlum created the character Jason Bourne, who appeared in three of his bestselling novels: The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, and The…
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Buy on AmazonRobert Ludlum's (TM) The Bourne Betrayal
2007 · Eric Van Lustbader
The Bourne Betrayal is the fifth novel in the Jason Bourne series, written by Eric Van Lustbader. It was published in June 2007 and marks Lustbader's…
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Year unknown · Robert Ludlum and Eric Van Lustbader
The Bourne Sanction is the third novel in the Jason Bourne series written by Eric Van Lustbader. It is the sixth book in the overall Bourne series,…
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Buy on AmazonRobert Ludlum's the Bourne deception
2009 · Eric Van Lustbader
After being ambushed and nearly killed in Indonesia, Bourne fakes his death to start a new life and uncover who is trying to kill him. As he searches…
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Buy on AmazonRobert Ludlum's The Bourne objective
2010 · Eric Van Lustbader
The Central Intelligence training program Treadstone created two highly skilled agents: Jason Bourne and a ruthless Russian mercenary named Leonid…
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Buy on AmazonRobert Ludlum's The Bourne dominion
2011 · Eric Van Lustbader
Jason Bourne is on a mission to stop a group of terrorists planning to destroy America's most strategic natural resources. He seeks the assistance of…
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Year unknown · Robert Ludlum and Eric Van Lustbader
The Bourne Imperative is the tenth novel in the Bourne series and the seventh written by Eric Van Lustbader. The book was released on June 5, 2012,…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Eric Van Lustbader written?
We list 8 books by Eric Van Lustbader across 1 series, published between 1980–2025 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Eric Van Lustbader's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Bourne Identity.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Eric Van Lustbader's books?
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