Jason Bourne is a fictional character created by prolific American novelist Robert Ludlum. After Robert Ludlum passed away in 2001, the reins were taken over by Eric Van Lustbader, another very prolific American novelist.

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Robert Ludlum (1927-2001) was an American author who has written dozens of thrillers. He is perhaps best known for his Bourne Trilogy novels, which were made into movies starring Matt Damon.

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