Brian Freeman Reading Order
7 series · 57 books
Brian Freeman is a prolific author known for his gripping psychological suspense novels. Active from 1980 to 2026, he has penned 57 books across seven series, including the popular Jonathan Stride and Tess Drake stories. His versatility extends to standalone works and contributions to the Jason Bourne series, solidifying his reputation in the thriller genre.
Anthologies Series
Complete7 books (1996–2012)
Start with Colored Contradictions, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.
Cab Bolton Series
Complete2 books (2010–2014)
Start with The Bone House and read in order.
Frost Easton Series
Complete3 books (2017–2019)
Start with The Night Bird and read in order.
Jason Bourne Series
Ongoing22 books (1980–2026)
Start with The Bourne Identity(By: Robert Ludlum), the first of 22 books in the Jason Bourne series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Bourne Identity(By: Robert Ludlum) 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Bourne Supremacy(By: Robert Ludlum) 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Bourne Ultimatum(By: Robert Ludlum) 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Bourne Legacy(By: Eric Van Lustbader) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Bourne Betrayal(By: Eric Van Lustbader) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Bourne Sanction(By: Eric Van Lustbader) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Bourne Deception(By: Eric Van Lustbader) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Bourne Objective(By: Eric Van Lustbader) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Bourne Dominion(By: Eric Van Lustbader) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Bourne Imperative(By: Eric Van Lustbader) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Bourne Retribution(By: Eric Van Lustbader) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Bourne Ascendancy(By: Eric Van Lustbader) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Bourne Enigma(By: Eric Van Lustbader) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Bourne Initiative(By: Eric Van Lustbader) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Bourne Evolution 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Bourne Treachery 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Bourne Sacrifice 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | The Bourne Defiance 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | The Bourne Shadow 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | The Bourne Escape 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | The Bourne Vendetta 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | The Bourne Revenge 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Jonathan Stride Series
Ongoing14 books (2005–2026)
Start with Immoral, the first of 14 books in the Jonathan Stride series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Immoral 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Stripped 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Stalked 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | In The Dark / The Watcher 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Burying Place 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Spitting Devil 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Cold Nowhere 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Turn to Stone 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Goodbye to the Dead 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Marathon 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Alter Ego 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Funeral for a Friend 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Zero Night 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Where the Road Ends 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing8 books (2012–2025)
Start with Spilled Blood, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Tess Drake Series
Complete1 book (2009–2009)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Agency 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Brian Freeman written?
- Brian Freeman has written 57 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1980 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Brian Freeman series?
- Here are the first books in Brian Freeman's series: Anthologies: Colored Contradictions; Cab Bolton: The Bone House; Frost Easton: The Night Bird; Jason Bourne: The Bourne Identity(By: Robert Ludlum); Jonathan Stride: Immoral.
- What order should I read Brian Freeman's books?
- We recommend reading Brian Freeman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Brian Freeman still writing new books?
- Yes, Brian Freeman has 3 ongoing series: Jason Bourne, Jonathan Stride, Standalone Novels.