The Secret of Secrets

A Novel

By: Dan Brown

Narrated by: Paul Michael

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The world’s most celebrated thriller writer and author of The Da Vinci Code returns with his most stunning novel yet—a propulsive, twisty, thought-provoking masterpiece that will entertain readers as only Dan Brown can do.

Robert Langdon, esteemed professor of symbology, travels to Prague to attend a groundbreaking lecture by Katherine Solomon—a prominent noetic scientist with whom he has recently begun a relationship. Katherine is on the verge of publishing an explosive book that contains startling discoveries about the nature of human consciousness and threatens to disrupt centuries of established belief. But a brutal murder catapults the trip into chaos, and Katherine suddenly disappears along with her manuscript. Langdon finds himself targeted by a powerful organization and hunted by a chilling assailant sprung from Prague’s most ancient mythology. As the plot expands into London and New York, Langdon desperately searches for Katherine . . . and for answers. In a thrilling race through the dual worlds of futuristic science and mystical lore, he uncovers a shocking truth about a secret project that will forever change the way we think about the human mind.

Critic reviews

“Intellectual fuel. . . . [The Secret of Secrets is] a wistful testament to the power of the printed word.”—The New York Times

“Like so many things that are insanely popular. . . . Brown’s thrillers look easy to imitate but aren’t. He shatters dramatic moments into shiny, irresistible shards. . . . Dan Brown clearly had fun writing his new book. It’s contagious.”—The Washington Post

“A master of the brainy, twisty thriller. . . . [Dan Brown's] novels move with kinetic energy, his plots are intricate puzzles shrouded in religious iconography [and] ancient cryptography. The Secret of Secrets is perhaps his most ambitious undertaking yet: a dense thriller that is also a meditation on the nature, and the possible future, of human consciousness.”—Los Angeles Times

“A new Dan Brown book has the ability to make you happy about inclement fall weather so you have an excuse to just stay home and read. . . . The story is so riveting you’ll want to clear your calendar.”—USA Today

“Brown’s talent for assembling research is also evident in this novel’s alter ego as a guidebook to Prague, whose history and attractions are described in great and glowing detail. . . . There’s no shortage of action, derring-do, explosions, high-tech torture machines, attempted and successful murders, and opportunities for split-second, last-minute escapes. . . . A standout in the series.”—Kirkus Reviews


Praise for Dan Brown

“Dan Brown is the master of the intellectual cliffhanger.”—Wall Street Journal

“Brown is a master of the breathless, puzzle-driven thriller.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch

Well, written as usual.

The storyline kept my interest the whole time. Each twist and story was surprising and unexpected. This is typical Dan Brown.

The beautiful history

I enjoyed everything as always thank Dan Brown looking forward to your next adventure. Have a great read.

Another wonderful work by Dan Brown

A travelogue of Prague, the book transports the reader. The storyline keeps you guessing, and the short chapters make it impossible to stop.

Brave New World of neuroscience

Dan Brown gives another intriguing and intricately formulated action adventure depicting the eternal conflict between good and evil. This time the timeless dynamic plays out in the realm of neuroscience, which is presented as being on the brink discovering answers to humanities biggest question. However, and not surprising, the amazing advancements, capable of taking our species to higher levels of understanding, become weapons in the competition for global dominance. May there always be heroic souls determined to intervene.

Interesting read, lots of fun

Enjoyable read with a fun bit of information to get you thinking about things in other ways.