The Secret of Secrets A Novel

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