Eric Van Lustbader
Born in 1946
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Eric Van Lustbader is a bestselling American author born and raised in Greenwich Village.
He has written over 25 novels, including the popular Nicholas Linnear series starting with The Ninja.
Lustbader took over writing the Jason Bourne series after Robert Ludlum's death.
His books have been translated into over 20 languages, and The Ninja was optioned for a film adaptation.
Lustbader holds a sociology degree from Columbia College and had careers in education and the music industry before becoming a full-time writer.
He is known for blending action, espionage, and elements of Eastern mysticism in his thrillers.
