<p>New York-born Eric Van Lustbader (b. 1946) is a writer of thriller and fantasy novels best known for his continuation of the Jason Bourne series begun by Robert Ludlum and popularized by the Matt Damon films. 2016’s <i>The Bourne Enigma</i> is the 13th book in the Bourne series and a sequel to <i>The Bourne Ascendency</i>. In all, Lustbader is the author of more than 25 bestselling books, including the Jack McClure/Alli Carson series and the Pearl Saga. He lives in New York City with his wife.</p>