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Brian Freeman Reading Order

7 series · 57 books

Mystery & Thriller

Brian Freeman crafts intricate mystery and thriller novels populated with complex protagonists navigating dark conspiracies and psychological twists. His most acclaimed work features detective Jonathan Stride and his partner Serena Dial, while his other major series follow private investigator Cab Bolton and journalist Frost Easton through their own compelling cases. Beyond his original creations, Freeman has expanded the legacy of Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne franchise, bringing his signature style to the renowned spy thriller series.

Anthologies Series

Complete

7 books (1996–2012)

Start with Colored Contradictions, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Colored Contradictions

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1
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Colored Contradictions
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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4
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Corpse Blossoms
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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4 Fear of...
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Crane House
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Writes of Spring
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Cab Bolton Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2014)

Start with The Bone House and read in order.

Start this series with The Bone House

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The Bone House
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Season of Fear
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frost Easton Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2019)

Start with The Night Bird and read in order.

Start this series with The Night Bird

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1
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The Night Bird
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Voice Inside
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Crooked Street
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Jason Bourne Series

Ongoing

22 books (1980–2026)

Start with The Bourne Identity(By: Robert Ludlum), the first of 22 books in the Jason Bourne series.

Start this series with The Bourne Identity(By: Robert Ludlum)

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1
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The Bourne Identity(By: Robert Ludlum)
1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Bourne Supremacy(By: Robert Ludlum)
1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Bourne Ultimatum(By: Robert Ludlum)
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Bourne Legacy(By: Eric Van Lustbader)
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Bourne Betrayal(By: Eric Van Lustbader)
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Bourne Sanction(By: Eric Van Lustbader)
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
The Bourne Deception(By: Eric Van Lustbader)
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
The Bourne Objective(By: Eric Van Lustbader)
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
The Bourne Dominion(By: Eric Van Lustbader)
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
The Bourne Imperative(By: Eric Van Lustbader)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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The Bourne Retribution(By: Eric Van Lustbader)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
The Bourne Ascendancy(By: Eric Van Lustbader)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
The Bourne Enigma(By: Eric Van Lustbader)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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The Bourne Initiative(By: Eric Van Lustbader)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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The Bourne Evolution
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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The Bourne Treachery
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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The Bourne Sacrifice
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
The Bourne Defiance
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
The Bourne Shadow
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
The Bourne Escape
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
The Bourne Vendetta
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
The Bourne Revenge
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Jonathan Stride Series

Ongoing

14 books (2005–2026)

Start with Immoral, the first of 14 books in the Jonathan Stride series.

Start this series with Immoral

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1
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2
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3
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4
In The Dark / The Watcher
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Burying Place
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Spitting Devil
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Cold Nowhere
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Turn to Stone
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Goodbye to the Dead
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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11
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12
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Funeral for a Friend
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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The Zero Night
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Where the Road Ends
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

8 books (2012–2025)

Start with Spilled Blood, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Spilled Blood

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1
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Spilled Blood
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Deep, Deep Snow
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Thief River Falls
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
5
I Remember You
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Ursulina
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Break Every Rule
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8

Tess Drake Series

Complete

1 book (2009–2009)

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1
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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.

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