Dan Brown
Turning art history and religious conspiracies into breathlessly paced global thrillers.
Biography
Dan Brown is an American thriller author best known for his Robert Langdon series, which blends art history, cryptography, and religious symbolism into high-stakes adventure. Born in Exeter, New Hampshire in 1964, he achieved worldwide fame with The Da Vinci Code, which has sold over 80 million copies. His novels are characterized by rapid pacing, puzzle-solving protagonists, and controversial explorations of religious institutions. Brown's books have been translated into 56 languages and adapted into major films starring Tom Hanks.
Best Starting Book
Angels & Demons
Introduces Robert Langdon with a perfectly paced thriller through Vatican City â tighter and more thrilling than starting with Da Vinci Code.
Reading Order
Angels & Demons
The first Robert Langdon adventure â faster-paced and more tightly plotted than Da Vinci Code.
The Da Vinci Code
The cultural phenomenon â a relentless thriller about the biggest secret in religious history.
The Lost Symbol
Langdon in Washington D.C. â explores Freemasonry with Brown's signature breakneck pacing.
Inferno
A globe-trotting thriller through Dante's world that tackles overpopulation and bioethics.
Origin
Langdon confronts artificial intelligence and the future of religion â Brown's most modern novel.
Books by Dan Brown
Dan Brownâs Robert Langdon Series
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The Secret of Secrets
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The Lost Symbol
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Angels & Demons
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Inferno
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Deception Point
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Angels & Demons Special Illustrated Edition
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Origin
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The Da Vinci Code
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The Dance of 17 Lives
Mick Brown
Wild Symphony
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Inferno. Movie Tie-In
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The Pale Blue Dot
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