If you love fast-paced thrillers that keep you turning pages, Angels & Demons is a must-read. This international bestseller follows world-renowned Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon on a high-stakes mission filled with mystery, danger, and a trail of ancient secrets that spans centuries.
Angels & Demons By Dan Brown Book Information
Series: Robert Langdon #1
Genres: Mystery & Thriller
Book Setting: Rome (Italy), Vatican City (Italy), and Switzerland
Length: 736 pages
First Published: May 2000
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Summary
When Robert Langdon is called to a Swiss research facility to analyze a mysterious symbol seared into the chest of a murdered physicist, he uncovers evidence of a shocking resurgence: the Illuminati, an ancient secret brotherhood, has returned with a deadly vendetta against the Catholic Church.
On the eve of the Vatican’s holy conclave, a messenger from the Illuminati reveals they’ve hidden a powerful time bomb at the heart of Vatican City. Langdon races to Rome, teaming up with the brilliant and enigmatic scientist Vittoria Vetra, in a desperate attempt to save the city.
Their hunt takes them through secret crypts, catacombs, deserted cathedrals, and a hidden lair—all following a 400-year-old trail of symbols. Angels & Demons blends enlightening discoveries with dark truths, exploring the high-stakes battle between science and religion in a story that moves at breakneck speed.
Why You’ll Love This Book
If you crave nonstop action, intricate puzzles, and edge-of-your-seat suspense, Angels & Demons delivers. Dan Brown’s storytelling is gripping from start to finish, pulling you through Rome’s streets, vaults, and secret tunnels alongside Robert Langdon.
Whether you love historical mysteries, thrillers, or stories that intertwine science, religion, and danger, this book keeps the tension high and the pages flying.
Notable Quotes
“God answers all prayers, but sometimes his answer is ‘no’.”
“Science tells me God must exist. My mind tells me I will never understand God. And my heart tells me I am not meant to.”
About The Author, Dan Brown
Dan Brown is the internationally bestselling author of The Da Vinci Code, Inferno, The Lost Symbol, Angels & Demons, Deception Point, and Digital Fortress. Known for his fast-paced thrillers that combine history, science, and intrigue, his books have been translated into dozens of languages and read by millions around the world.
Location
The story takes place in Rome and Vatican City (Italy), and Switzerland.
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If you love thrillers full of puzzles, secret societies, and heart-stopping action, add Angels & Demons to your reading list—it’s impossible to put down!