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Jason Bourne Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Jason Bourne books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Jason Bourne series? Start with "The Bourne Identity (By: Robert Ludlum)" (1980) and follow publication order through all 22 books.
The complete Jason Bourne reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

The Bourne Identity (By: Robert Ludlum)
1980

The Bourne Supremacy (By: Robert Ludlum)
1986

The Bourne Ultimatum (By: Robert Ludlum)
1990

The Bourne Legacy
2003

The Bourne Betrayal
2007

The Bourne Sanction
2008

The Bourne Deception
2009

The Bourne Objective
2010

The Bourne Dominion
2011

The Bourne Imperative
2012

The Bourne Retribution
2013

The Bourne Ascendancy
2014

The Bourne Enigma
2016

The Bourne Initiative
2017

The Bourne Evolution (By: Brian Freeman)
2020

The Bourne Treachery (By: Brian Freeman)
2021

The Bourne Sacrifice (By: Brian Freeman)
2022

The Bourne Defiance (By: Brian Freeman)
2023

The Bourne Shadow (By: Brian Freeman)
2024

The Bourne Vendetta (By: Brian Freeman)
2025

The Bourne Escape (By: Brian Freeman)
2025

The Bourne Revenge (By: Brian Freeman)
2026
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