How to Read Dan Brown's Books in the Right Order
How to Read Dan Brown's Books in the Right Order
Dan Brown's books combine art, history, and science, leading readers through fast-paced thrillers set in iconic locations around the world.
Why Follow a Reading Order?
While each book can be read independently, following the publication order allows readers to witness the development of recurring characters and overarching themes.
This guide provides a recommended path through the series, ensuring an immersive experience.
Recommended Reading Order
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Angels & Demons
by Dan Brown
Published: 2000
Robert Langdon is called to a Swiss research facility to analyze a mysterious symbol seared into the chest of a murdered physicist. His investigation leads him to uncover a deadly vendetta against the Catholic Church by a centuries-old secret brotherhood.
The Da Vinci Code
by Dan Brown
Published: 2003
When the curator of the Louvre is found murdered, Langdon uncovers a series of cryptic clues hidden in the works of Leonardo da Vinci, leading to a discovery that could shake the foundations of Christianity.
The Lost Symbol
by Dan Brown
Published: 2009
Langdon is summoned to deliver a lecture in Washington, D.C., but finds himself entangled in a secretive world of Masonic rituals and hidden truths as he races to save his kidnapped mentor.
Inferno
by Dan Brown
Published: 2013
Waking up in a hospital in Florence with no memory of the past few days, Langdon teams up with a doctor to unravel a series of codes related to Dante's Inferno, leading to a harrowing discovery.
Origin
by Dan Brown
Published: 2017
At the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Langdon attends a presentation by a futurist billionaire that promises to answer fundamental questions about human existence, but the event takes a deadly turn.
The Secret of Secrets
by Dan Brown
Published: 2025
Langdon travels to Prague to attend a lecture by his partner, Katherine Solomon. When she disappears amidst a murder investigation, Langdon embarks on a quest across Europe and America to uncover a secret that could redefine human consciousness.