The Da Vinci Code

A Novel

By: Dan Brown

Narrated by: Paul Michael

Length: 16 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

#1 WORLDWIDE BESTSELLER • While in Paris, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is awakened by a phone call in the dead of the night. The elderly curator of the Louvre has been murdered inside the museum, his body covered in baffling symbols.

“Blockbuster perfection.... A gleefully erudite suspense novel.” —The New York Times

“A pulse-quickening, brain-teasing adventure.” —People

As Langdon and gifted French cryptologist Sophie Neveu sort through the bizarre riddles, they are stunned to discover a trail of clues hidden in the works of Leonardo da Vinci—clues visible for all to see and yet ingeniously disguised by the painter.

Even more startling, the late curator was involved in the Priory of Sion—a secret society whose members included Sir Isaac Newton, Victor Hugo, and Da Vinci—and he guarded a breathtaking historical secret. Unless Langdon and Neveu can decipher the labyrinthine puzzle—while avoiding the faceless adversary who shadows their every move—the explosive, ancient truth will be lost forever.

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Critic reviews

"The Da Vinci Code sets the hook-of-all-hooks, and takes off down a road that is as eye-opening as it is page-turning. You simply cannot put this book down. Thriller readers everywhere will soon realize Dan Brown is a master." —VINCE FLYNN, New York Times bestselling author of Separation of Power

"Dan Brown is my new must-read. THE DA VINCI CODE is fascinating and absorbing -- perfect for history buffs, conspiracy nuts, puzzle lovers or anyone who appreciates a great, riveting story. I loved this book." —HARLAN COBEN, New York Times bestselling author of Tell No One

"Brown solidifies his reputation as one of the most skilled thriller writers on the planet with his best book yet, a compelling blend of history and page-turning suspense." (Library Journal)

Great read

I loved, movie and book. Thank you Dan Brown! On to look for the next in line.

An excellent reading by Paul Michael

Quite enough has been said about this book - but to get the full value of an audiobook, the reader must be in tune with the author and Paul Michael was here. If you've read the book, the audio version will give you a fresh perspective.

Facinating Book

This book has held my interest for many pleasant evenings. I don't care how factual his theories were but they certainly made for fascinating listening. This is what story telling is meant to be.

The Davinci Code

This is the first audible book that I listened to and I was hooked on the story. It's hard to put the story down, as the mystery unfolds with suspense. The book itself is also interesting as it's full of history, art, interesting facts about the church and its icons. The voices were excellent. I recommend it highly!

Loved it

There's a reason this book is a widely talked about, well loved bestseller. It's fun, it's entertaining, it's thrilling, it's well-written, and it's storytelling at its best. I can't wait to listen to Dan Brown's next Robert Langdon adventure!

The Da Vinci Code (Unabridged)

This was my first audio book ever and WOW - what a way to start! I was hooked immediately and could not "put it down".
An incredibly detailed and intertwined mystery (who knows just how real too!).

Excellent!!!

An excellent story! I could not turn it off.

Superb performance

Any additional comments?

The reading by Paul Michael was simply outstanding. A huge variety of voices and accents made it hard to remember that it wasn't ready by half-a-dozen different people. Really an impressive show.

Excellent

It's definitely been written with a film in mind. Lots of chase scenes, lots of intrigue, and definitely fiction. A fun mystery.

Love it

love the book enjoyed listening to it I will definitely have to listen to it again thank you for writing such a great book.