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Digital Fortress: 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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"I liked it. The riddle posed close to the end of the book was truly simple. I am dyslexic, and seriously math challenged, and I worked it out long before these so called genius characters did...so that seemed a bit (o.k. immensely) weak to me. But on the whole, even though I did figure out most of the plot, I enjoyed seeing how things would unfold. I find Mr. Brown's books to be somewhat formulaic, but entertaining none the less. It was a fun, quick read."
— Fi (4 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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William Stockwell, 1/13/2023
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Carlos Migueis, 12/20/2022
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" This book is one of Dan Browns better novels. The story is well laid out with enough plot twist to keep you guessing. I enjoyed listening to it. "
— Ron, 11/3/2017 -
" Typical Dan Brown style story with lots of twists and turns. I didn't like the setting too much though. Probably because a lot of the facts were incorrect as per my knowledge; and I'm an IT professional. And the writing style didn't actually 'take me there' in the story like a good book would. It was OK; not THAT good. "
— Aquib, 2/20/2014 -
" Huge disappointment. Almost gave up half way. Gave 2 stars, coz I never give 1. "
— Kamal, 2/18/2014 -
" As a technology professional, these types of books have a high standard to reach to make it past three stars. In short, the story is predictable. There is enough action going on to keep me turning the pages but in the end it was not far off from my conclusion. I did like how it was fairly thin on characters but did a good job with what was offered. "
— Edward, 2/6/2014 -
" This is my fourth Dan Brown book, and lets just say I had the overwhelming feeling that I have read this book before. Needless to say the plot and story line is the same in this book as in Angles & Demons, The Lost Symbol, etc. I feel that the order in which you read his books will ultimately figure into your own rating of them. The story was compelling but the twists and turns were all to predictable. I did find the ending enjoyable but as a whole the book was average. Reading between the lines you can see the beginning of the development of Robert Langdon and the future adventures he would embark on. "
— Jonathon, 2/4/2014 -
" Yes, I read all the Dan Brown books up to Da Vinci Code. I was young and silly and they were quick reads. Don't judge me. "
— Kyle, 2/3/2014 -
" Exciting technological thriller! Dan Brown strikes again! "
— Shari, 1/30/2014 -
" I wanted this book to go on. "
— Rahul, 1/27/2014 -
" This book lacks the suspense which Dan Brown had in his other four books. It was predictable right through to the end. "
— Malithsen, 1/16/2014 -
" Not as good as Angles & Demons or the da Vinci code. Good enough though. "
— Cecilia, 1/15/2014 -
" Fantastic from start to finish - LOVED it. "
— Huda, 12/15/2013 -
" Another Dan Brown. Easy read, intrigue and mystery. Expected angst against religion or more precise Catholic Religion. "
— Carol, 11/23/2013 -
" Less famous than the Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons this Dan Brown book does not follow the adventures of Robert Langdon. Written in the same style as the others, if you like Dan Brown's work then you'll like this, if you don't then you won't. "
— Sean, 10/23/2013 -
" I used to think The Da Vinci Code was the worst book ever written. Now I know this is. "
— Walton, 10/1/2013 -
" Great book!! Never disapointed by dan brown "
— Fernando, 7/20/2013 -
" Master class thriller.Climax could've been a bit more Gripping. "
— Vijay, 6/26/2013 -
" Dan brown outdone himself again, and it shows how we are dependent on technology and the secret matemetics that protects our money and true identities "
— Boitumelo, 6/2/2013 -
" Classic techno-thriller. Long on thrills, short on substance. I don't know a lot about cryptography, but I'm sure that just as much of this book was total BS as was The Da Vinci Code, but it was a ton of fun! Fast paced brain candy! "
— Toby, 5/10/2013 -
" The public library's selection of audiobooks is wanting, but we needed something for our 17-hour road trip. Terrible book, brimming with cliches. I recall liking The Da Vinci Code, but I was also in high school when I read it. I won't be reading/listening to Dan Brown books again. "
— Courtney, 5/9/2013 -
" Okay, seriously ... all I can say is after reading this book, I realize why he wasn't famous until DaVinci Code. I didn't really like it. It was boring, predictable and I apparently can figure things out much faster than top NSA agents. "
— Brandie, 4/2/2013 -
" It is a great tech novel that is an great read for any one with any computer background or just NSA/spy die hards. I fall into both areas so I love it. "
— Joshua, 3/14/2013 -
" Good book but the Tech writing in this book is bad. LOTS of stuff wrong. If you are not a Tech then you will like it more "
— Holzster, 1/19/2013 -
" My least favorite Dan Brown book. "
— Michelle, 10/24/2012 -
" It's not literature but it is entertaining "
— Amy, 9/11/2012 -
" Not bad, however, not in the same realm as the DaVinci Code and Angels & Demons. I liked the idea behind the book, but it just didn't have the same thrills as his later books. "
— Robert, 2/16/2012 -
" A page-turner. This book will definitely give you a taste of what it is like in the world of 'Intelligence', all the while feeding you with information on other aspects such as history and business perspectives. "
— Eamarie, 1/30/2012 -
" Dammit I figured out most of it so darn early! And I hate it because all the way through the book I was like 'come on Susan don't u still get it!' "
— Pallavi, 11/17/2011 -
" Mr Brown never fails to deliver. "
— Paul, 7/28/2011 -
" 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 -
" See my review for Deception Point. "
— Stephanie, 6/22/2011 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" This book was amazing. <br/>First time I have read a book by this author. <br/>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. <br/> "
— Niamh, 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.