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Digital Fortress (Abridged): A Thriller Audiobook
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Before the multi-million, runaway bestseller The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown set his razor-sharp research and storytelling skills on the most powerful intelligence organization on earth--the National Security Agency (NSA)--in this thrilling novel, Digital Fortress. When the National Security Agency’s invincible code-breaking machine encounters a mysterious code it cannot break, the agency calls its head cryptographer, Susan Fletcher, a brilliant, beautiful mathematician. What she uncovers sends shock waves through the corridors of power. The NSA is being held hostage…not by guns or bombs but by a code so complex that if released would cripple U.S. intelligence. Caught in an accelerating tempest of secrecy and lies, Fletcher battles to save the agency she believes in. Betrayed on all sides, she finds herself fighting not only for her country but for her life. It is a battle for survival—a crucial bid to destroy a creation of inconceivable genius that threatens to obliterate the balance of world power…for all time. This edition of the book is the deluxe, tall rack mass market paperback.
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"This book was amazing.First time I have read a book by this author.It was seriously addictive and completely unpredictable. Its full of action and full of surprises. It's a great book and Dan Brown is an amazing author. It's made me want to read other books by him. "
— Niamh (5 out of 5 stars)
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“In this fast-paced, plausible tale, Brown blurs the line between good and evil enough to delight patriots and paranoids alike.
— Publishers Weekly -
Digital Fortress is the best and most realistic techno-thriller to reach the market in years... A chilling thrill a minute.
— The Midwest Book Review -
Digital Fortress is smart and reads with all the pace of a hit movie.
— Larry Lasker, Screenwriter, Wargames and Sneakers -
Exciting...will rivet cyber-minded readers.
— Booklist -
A disturbing, cutting-edge techno thriller that should galvanize everyone who sends or receives email or even dreams of navigating the Web.
— John J. Nance, author of Pandora's Clock, The Last Hostage -
Brown isn’t just a novelist; he’s a crossover pop culture sensation
— The Boston Globe -
A master of the breathless, puzzle-driven thriller.
— Richmond Times-Dispatch -
What Brown does in a way that appeals to millions of people around the world is tell stories that remind us there’s more to the world than meets the eye.
— The Huffington Post -
Dan Brown is the master of the intellectual cliffhanger.
— The Wall Street Journal
Digital Fortress Listener Reviews
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Al Manning, 1/21/2019
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" Very fun story. Takes you through a lot of deception and twist and turns as dan brown always does. "
— matthew, 2/13/2017 -
" It wasn't exceptional to catch someone by surprise. After reading Deception Point, it seems to have a similar pattern that helps you anticipate the end. "
— Amulya, 2/12/2014 -
" the first book that i read. very good book! "
— Rajan, 1/31/2014 -
" i just love his books and the movies are great too. "
— Sarah, 1/27/2014 -
" Meh. A bit of a stretch. "
— Steven, 1/13/2014 -
" A good sci-fi mix with information technology as the high point. Book started out well, went off beat a bit part way through, but none the less a good winter read. "
— Michael, 1/12/2014 -
" As good as all of the others! "
— Cindy, 1/8/2014 -
" This is a very easy read that follows a pretty predictable formula. The novel probably would have benefited from a subplot with some teeth. "
— Pete, 1/5/2014 -
" Eh- I figured out the ending about halfway thru, and then wasn't as motivated to finish the book. "
— Sannasue, 12/10/2013 -
" I found this book fast-paced and exciting although a little far-fetched. The main characters were not all that likeable but the story was unique and kept me rapt. "
— Dave, 12/2/2013 -
" As my friend introduced the book to me "Every electronics/computer science engineer should read this book once"... "
— Maloy, 11/17/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this book! I am not sure why people are so hard on this one. This book was really easy to read and understand. The messages that come from this book are interesting. Who do we trust with our security? Dan Brown is an amazing writer and I recommend this book! "
— Meggie, 10/10/2013 -
" This book is ingenious! I have never been given crippling chills before this book came to my bookshelf. "
— Luis, 9/19/2013 -
" So far, the suspense is killing me. I'm almost done with book and iI can't waot to see whats going to happen next "
— Sibongiseni, 8/25/2013 -
" Buku thriller pertama tentang teknologi saya. Penggambaran alurnya keren dan cepat seperti karya Dan Brown lain. Alurnya keren, tak tertebak.Tapi sayang, klimaksnya terlalu bertele-tele dan seperti ada gap dengan endingnya. "
— Abid, 7/30/2013 -
" Another brilliant story by Dan Brown, code breaking, conspiracy & the NSA! What more can you ask for other than - how the hell does this author put together stories that are so intriguing so real & totally gripping.... "
— The1likenevl, 7/15/2013 -
" Generally very good. Like some of Dan Brown's other early books he hurried the ending a bit. "
— John, 1/29/2013 -
" I wanted this book to go on. "
— Rahul, 8/17/2012 -
" A good read, but a little too graphic and profane for my taste "
— Anthony, 4/20/2012 -
" "Who will guard the guards?" "
— Miguel, 4/9/2012 -
" Easy read on the beach. Exactly the same as all the other books he wrote, though. "
— Colette, 11/6/2011 -
" Not a great story really. Was something to read on the train but this won't be inspiring you a whole lot. I've read better from this author. "
— Hannah, 10/31/2011 -
" It was as amazing as Brown's previous thrillers! Really awesome book!!!!!!!!! "
— Iqra, 8/31/2011 -
" This was a real page turner with exciting twists and turns. It's amazing how much he can write based on a single premise! "
— Kirk, 8/20/2011 -
" One thing I hate about Dan brown books is that the protagonists are way too heroic. Everything else is fine. "
— Sai, 7/11/2011 -
" An exhilarating journey into the secret world of cryptographers which keeps you on the edge of your seat and you cant leave the book till one has finished it.. Dan Brown proves why he is a master of mystery!! "
— Rony, 6/25/2011 -
" For a generally good book, I think it had a whole lot more potential than was brought forth. Dan Brown is a great story teller, but he needs to expand his horizons a little more. Just feels like a cookie-cutter author (though I love the shape he uses for his books). "
— Krista, 6/22/2011 -
" See my review for Deception Point. "
— Stephanie, 6/22/2011 -
" This is the first Dan Brown novel I've read and if you haven't read some of his books you will never know his writing style. This is a good book. Godd for information and sources. Lots of secrets and everything. "
— Mhay, 6/20/2011 -
" A very nice story. Won't say it didn't have glitches which were obvious to a computer professional but still an interesting read indeed. The plot of the story was beautiful. "
— Planetcall, 6/16/2011 -
" I really couldn't get into the code breaking thing, but the story was interesting and although it was almost Cookie Cutter story development compared to Deception Point, I still finished the book and enjoyed it enough to not be disappointed at the finale. "
— TL, 6/14/2011 -
" not as good as dan's other books. still kept me reading. If you havent read all of the dan brown books, they are good summer/beach reading. "
— Erica, 6/13/2011 -
" A lot of the computer stuff went over my head....(not my area of expertise!). but another good read by Dan......lots of suspense and action... "
— Kelly, 6/13/2011
About the Authors
Dan Brown is the author of numerous #1 bestselling novels, including The Da Vinci Code, which has become one of the bestselling novels of all time. Brown’s novels have been published in fifty-two countries with 200 million copies in print. Brown was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2005. The Da Vinci Code was made into a major motion picture in 2006; it was the second highest grossing film of the year. A film adaptation of Angels & Demons was released in 2009, and an adaptation of a third novel, The Lost Symbol, is set to release in 2012. A graduate of Amherst College, Brown lives in New England with his wife.
Paul Michael, winner of several Earphones Awards, has also won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He has acted on stage, radio, television, and in feature films in Canada, Great Britain, and the United States. He has had leading roles in series and made-for-television movies and has guest starred in such series as VIP and Alias. He has been nominated for a Canadian Emmy and has recorded over 150 audiobooks, including the international bestseller The Da Vinci Code.