World-renowned Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned to a Swiss research facility to analyse a cryptic symbol seared into the chest of a murdered physicist. What he discovers is unimaginable: a deadly vendetta against the Catholic Church by a centuries-old underground organisation -- The Illuminati. Desperate to save the Vatican from a powerful time bomb, Langdon joins forces in Rome with the beautiful and mysterious scientist Vittoria Vetra. Together they embark on a frantic hunt though sealed crypts, dangerous catacombs, deserted cathedrals, and the most secretive vault on earth...the long-forgotten Illuminati lair.
Dan Brown
Dan Brown is an American author best known for his bestselling novel "The Da Vinci Code." His literary style combines fast-paced suspense with historical and religious themes. Brown's work has sparked controversy and debate, making him a key figure in popularizing the genre of religious conspiracy thrillers.