Jason Bourne
Books in Order.
Start with The Bourne Identity (1980), which is book 1, and read in publication order. The original trilogy by Robert Ludlum (1980 to 1990) is complete in itself.
The complete reading order for the Jason Bourne series by Robert Ludlum. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.
Where to start
Start with The Bourne Identity (1980), which is book 1, and read in publication order. The original trilogy by Robert Ludlum (1980 to 1990) is complete in itself.
- •Robert Ludlum wrote the first three novels (The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum). Eric Van Lustbader continued the series from The Bourne Legacy (2004) to The Bourne Initiative (2017), and Brian Freeman has written the books since The Bourne Evolution (2020).
- •Spin-off series set in the same universe, such as the Treadstone and Blackbriar novels by other authors, are not included here.
At a Glance
- First Book:The Bourne Identity
- Latest Book:The Bourne Revenge
- Timeline:1980 - 2026
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What order should I read Jason Bourne in?
Start with The Bourne Identity (1980), which is book 1, and read in publication order. The original trilogy by Robert Ludlum (1980 to 1990) is complete in itself.
How many books are in Jason Bourne?
22 main books, published 1980–2026.
Can I read Jason Bourne out of order?
It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.