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by Jennifer A. Nielsen
4.72023352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a hopeful adventure tone that will resonate with The Bourne Identity fans.
10 Best Books Like The Bourne Identity
If you loved The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Bourne Identity are:
- 1Iceberg by Jennifer A. Nielsen4.7
- 2The Tenant by Freida McFadden4.2
- 3The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware4.0
- 4Without Fail by Lee Child4.4
- 5In the Woods by Tana French4.1#1
- 6The Maid's Secret (Molly the Maid) by Nita Prose4.4
- 7No Plan B by Andrew Child4.2
- 8Dark Places by Gillian Flynn4.1
- 9The Noise by James Patterson and J.D. Barker0
- 10The Match by Harlan Coben0
A man with no memory is pulled from the Mediterranean Sea with a bullet-riddled body and mysterious microfilm implanted in his hip, discovering he may be the legendary assassin Jason Bourne. Racing against time while pursued by deadly conspirators including the world's most dangerous killer, Carlos, he must uncover his true identity before it destroys him. But in a world where nothing is as it seems, learning who he really is might be the most dangerous discovery of all.
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2
by Freida McFadden
4.22025368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a suspenseful and paranoid tone that will resonate with The Bourne Identity fans.
3
by Ruth Ware
4.02016352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a anxious and claustrophobic tone that will resonate with The Bourne Identity fans.
4
by Lee Child
4.42002398 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a methodical and assured tone that will resonate with The Bourne Identity fans.
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In the Woods
Dublin Murder Squad #1 (works standalone)by Tana French
4.12019560 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a haunting and melancholic tone that will resonate with The Bourne Identity fans.
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by Nita Prose
4.42025336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a warm and hopeful tone that will resonate with The Bourne Identity fans.
7
by Andrew Child
4.22022
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a gritty and relentless tone that will resonate with The Bourne Identity fans.
8
by Gillian Flynn
4.12018541 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a bleak and unforgiving tone that will resonate with The Bourne Identity fans.
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by James Patterson and J.D. Barker
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a urgent and unsettling tone that will resonate with The Bourne Identity fans.
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by Harlan Coben
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and propulsive tone that will resonate with The Bourne Identity fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Bourne Identity
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceberg | Jennifer A. Nielsen | 4.7 | 2023 | 352 | Closest match |
| The Tenant | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2025 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| The Woman in Cabin 10 | Ruth Ware | 4.0 | 2016 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Without Fail | Lee Child | 4.4 | 2002 | 398 | Similar vibes |
| In the Woods | Tana French | 4.1 | 2019 | 560 | Similar vibes |
| The Maid's Secret (Molly the Maid) | Nita Prose | 4.4 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| No Plan B | Andrew Child | 4.2 | 2022 | — | Similar vibes |
| Dark Places | Gillian Flynn | 4.1 | 2018 | 541 | Similar vibes |
| The Noise | James Patterson and J.D. Barker | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Match | Harlan Coben | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Bourne Identity?
The most similar books to The Bourne Identity are Iceberg, The Tenant, The Woman in Cabin 10.
What should I read after The Bourne Identity?
After finishing The Bourne Identity, readers most commonly pick up Iceberg next.
Who writes books like Robert Ludlum?
Authors similar to Robert Ludlum include Frederick Forsyth, Ken Follett.
What genre is The Bourne Identity?
The Bourne Identity is a Thriller novel by Robert Ludlum, published in 2012. It features elements of Mystery, Survival.
How long is The Bourne Identity?
The Bourne Identity varies in length depending on edition.
About The Bourne Identity
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER His memory is a blank. His bullet-ridden body was fished from the Mediterranean Sea. His face has been altered by plastic surgery. A frame of microfilm has been surgically implanted in his hip. Even his name is a mystery. Marked for death, he is racing for survival through a bizarre world of murderous conspirators-led by Carlos, the world’s most dangerous assassin. Who is Jason Bourne? The answer may kill him.BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Supremacy.