Angels & Demons
- 572 pages
- 21 hours of reading
A novel about a symbologist who discovers the existence of an ancient vendetta against the Catholic Church.
Robert Langdon Series
This series follows symbologist Robert Langdon as he becomes embroiled in mysterious and thrilling events related to historical artifacts and secrets. Each book combines elements of a thriller with fascinating historical and artistic references.
Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
Robert Langdon, Harvard Professor Of Symbology, Receives An Urgent Late-Night Call While In Paris: The Curator Of The Louvre Has Been Murdered. Alongside The Body Is A Series Of Baffling Ciphers. Langdon And A Gifted French Cryptologist, Sophie Neveu, Are Stunned To Find A Trail That Leads To The Works Of Da Vinci And Further. The Curator, Part Of A Secret Society Named The Priory Of Sion, May Have Sacrificed His Life To Keep Secret The Location Of A Vastly Important Religious Relic Hidden For Centuries. It Appears That The Clandestine Vatican-Sanctioned Catholic Sect Opus Dei Has Now Made Its Move. Unless Landon And Neveu Can Decipher The Labyrinthine Code And Quickly Assemble The Pieces Of The Puzzle, The Priory S Secret And A Stunning Historical Truth Will Be Lost Forever.
- 3
The Lost Symbol
- 509 pages
- 18 hours of reading
What was lost will be found...Washington DC: Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned at the last minute to deliver an evening lecture in the Capitol Building. Within moments of his arrival, however, a disturbing object - gruesomely encoded with five symbols - is discovered at the epicenter of the Rotunda. It is, he recognizes, an ancient invitation, meant to beckon its recipient towards a long-lost world of hidden esoteric wisdom.When Langdon's revered mentor, Peter Solomon - philanthropist and prominent mason - is brutally kidnapped, Langdon realizes that his only hope of saving his friend's life is to accept this mysterious summons and follow wherever it leads him.Langdon finds himself quickly swept behind the facade of America's most historic city into the unseen chambers, temples and tunnels which exist there. All that was familiar is transformed into a shadowy, clandestine world of an artfully concealed past in which Masonic secrets and never-before-seen revelations seem to be leading him to a single impossible and inconceivable truth.A brilliantly composed tapestry of veiled histories, arcane icons and enigmatic codes, The Lost Symbol is an intelligent, lightning-paced thriller that offers surprises at every turn. For, as Robert Langdon will discover, there is nothing more extraordinary or shocking than the secret which hides in plain sight...
- 4
Set in the heart of Europe, 'Inferno' follows renowned Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon as he becomes drawn into a harrowing world centred around one of history's most enduring and mysterious literary masterpieces: Dante's Inferno.
- 5
Origin
- 480 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Sunday Times #1 Bestseller New York Times #1 Bestseller The latest novel featuring Robert Langdon, Harvard professor of symbology and religious iconology, begins at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, where he is set to witness a groundbreaking discovery that promises to transform science. The event is hosted by his friend and former student, Edmond Kirsch, a tech mogul known for his controversial innovations and predictions. Kirsch's revelation aims to challenge the very foundations of human existence. However, the evening takes a dramatic turn when chaos erupts before Kirsch can unveil his discovery. With his life in danger, Langdon, along with the museum's director, Ambra Vidal, embarks on a frantic escape to Barcelona. Their mission is to find a cryptic password that will unlock Kirsch's secret. As they evade a relentless adversary, Langdon and Vidal navigate a maze of hidden history and ancient beliefs, following a trail marked by mysterious symbols and modern art. Their journey leads them to uncover a world-shaking truth that has remained concealed—until now. Praised for its engaging narrative and intellectual depth, this novel promises to captivate fans and newcomers alike.
- 6
The Secret of Secrets
- 688 pages
- 25 hours of reading
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.
