How to Read Dan Brown's Books in the Right Order
Dan Brown
June 1, 2025 · 10 min read
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.