World-renowned Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned to a Swiss research facility to analyze 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 organization, 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 through sealed crypts, dangerous catacombs, deserted cathedrals, and the most secretive vault on earth, the long-forgotten Illuminati lair.
"Out of the Dan Brown books that I have read, this is my favorite one. There was so much historical information that fascinated me, along with all of the scientific evidence which is the main focus of the book. The struggle between science and religion is all over this book and creates two ways to agree with the book. This book is a great read for anyone who loves history, science, and mystery."
— Ross (5 out of 5 stars)
The movie tie-in edition of the explosive international thriller from Dan Brown, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Da Vinci Code.
Angels & Demons careens from enlightening epiphanies to dark truths as the battle between science and religion turns to war. This is the book that started it all: we meet Robert Langdon for the first time, caught up in a race against time to find an apocalyptic time bomb, planted by an ancient secret society that has surfaced to carry out its ultimate threat: to destroy the Vatican.
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“A breathless, real-time adventure…Exciting, fast-paced, with an unusually high IQ.”
— San Francisco Chronicle“Well-plotted…crammed with Vatican intrigue and high-tech drama…Packing the novel with sinister figures worthy of a Medici, Brown sets an explosive pace…laced with twists and shocks that keep the reader wired right up to the last revelation.”
— Publishers Weekly“Filled with superb puzzles, a breakneck plot, and wondrous settings and descriptions of artwork, this fascinating story will feed thriller readers’ appetites for riddles, conspiracies, and unlikely heroes.”
— Library Journal“Plenty of thrilling cat-and-mouse maneuvers and life-or-death cliffhangers.”
— Kirkus Reviews“A cross between speculative fiction and a contemporary thriller…Riveting…The adventure is pulse-pounding, the plot cleverly constructed, and the suspense downright spine-tingling.”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars)" Dan Brown's Angels & Demons series is one of my favorite Book series. I Have read these books multiple times and will read them over and over again. I would highly recommend his books. His details is amazing and the suspense makes it hard to put the books down. "
— ltuller@comcast.net , 6/28/2022" I was compelled to download this book since I enjoyed DaVinci Code. I liked this book better, finding the pace a bit brisker, although the storyline involves a much stouter pair of belief suspenders. The manner of storytelling moves the story along and kept me very engaged. I also liked the narrator better. I can't give it 5 stars, but kind of wish I could give it 4.5. "
— Barb, 6/9/2018" A great story in an ever evolving world, a great story of two foes which have battled for centuries. Good characters and wonderful twists and turns. "
— lance, 7/7/2016" I enjoyed it, entertaining and I love books in Rome. Not very impressed with the ending. The undertone of how science and religion can co exist is spot on. "
— Angelo, 2/9/2014" I so loved this book... It captivated me from beginning to end. Loved all the art history in it as well! Will definitely read it again! "
— Ashlee, 2/5/2014" an a really amazing book.. a thriller and very interesting... the best of robert langdon collection written by dan brown.. a should read ... loved it "
— Shivani, 2/1/2014" Good read but very disappointed with the ending. "
— Jill, 1/25/2014" Following the murder of a physicist, Father Silvano Bentivoglio, a symbolist, Robert Langdon, and a scientist, Vittoria Vetra, are on an adventure involving a secret brotherhood, the Illuminati. Clues lead them all around the Vatican, including the four altars of science, Earth, Air, Fire and Water. An assassin, working for the Illuminati, has captured four cardinals, and murders each, painfully. Robert and Vittoria also are searching for a new very destructive weapon that could kill millions. "
— Vivian, 1/20/2014" fantastic novel with a lot of facts and knowledgable things..Apart from that there is an awesome characters like Robert langdon n vittora vetra.. "
— Surbhi, 1/11/2014" Superb book & an amazing author. Kept me on my toes until the last page "
— Maher, 12/16/2013" I'm speechless! Absolutely fantastic!! I enjoyed every minute reading it!! Awesome job Dan Brown!! "
— Zonah, 12/13/2013" 4.15. Long book, but very interesting in parts. I listened to this on tape on the way home from Ira's USNA graduation. "
— Sam, 12/7/2013" I like the suspense and symbolisms. But it was full of gore. "
— Kamile, 11/29/2013" Awesome book. Even better than divinci code. Blew thru it in just a few days. "
— Christy, 11/12/2013" Although some have criticized th accuracy of Brown's research for this book, I find it to be an excellent story. The plot is fast paced and intriguing from start to finish, and I found myself unable to put the book down! "
— Dan, 9/7/2013" If you've read one Dan Brown book, you've read them all. "
— Josh, 4/26/2013" Great who done it with some conspiracy on the side! This book was far better than the movie and hard to put down. "
— Gemma, 3/16/2013" The symbolism in the book is phenomenal. Dan Brown weaves a great plot with this one. "
— Micki, 1/31/2013" As usual, thrilling and fast-paced! "
— Jayasri, 12/29/2012" Enjoyed reading the book, I had read this before the books had become a movie and it was very nice. "
— Edward, 12/6/2012" No words to describe how amazing. "
— Leslie8181, 10/24/2012" Ok. Fast paced quick read. Just like his other best sellers. "
— Anthony, 7/4/2012" Good book , well depicted , makes U imagine things the way it is ...In short its awesome "
— Divya, 3/10/2012" Dan, I am always going to be biased towards your work! You amaze me!!! "
— Prerak, 3/5/2012" Gorgeous book. Enjoyed every single page. "
— Hajni, 3/4/2012" Fairly good plot but you can only thoroughly enjoy reading one of the two either Angels and Demons or Da Vinci Code. I found the plot to be the same across both the books. "
— Richa, 10/3/2011" I only gave it one star because I finished it. But that was because I was stuck somewhere with nothing else to read. There were parts of it that had me laughing because of how ludicrous they were (I'm pretty sure comedy is not the intended genre). "
— Clare, 8/28/2011" A thriller and page turner from dan brown "
— Vinoth, 7/1/2011" I like this fast moving book. It was fun to read and I just could not put it down. It is a good book for summer. Easy to pick up and put down as needed. "
— Jennifer, 6/30/2011" For someone who claims not to like Dan Brown...I sure do read all his novels. Okay...I guess I am "out." I love a good Dan Brown novel...but this one...not so much. Went on waaaaaaaaaay too long! "
— Patty, 6/30/2011" Excellent read -- probably better than da Vinci Code. "
— Charles, 6/30/2011" I read this book few years ago. Really liked it. Now I am planing to read it in English ( firs time read it in Lithuanian). "
— Ida, 6/30/2011" Having read it after Da Vinci Code, I was concerned about the flow. It read as a stand alone novel which I found exciting and fast paced. <br/> "
— Diana, 6/29/2011" First Dan Brown book I ever read... also - loved it "
— Ryans, 6/28/2011" This was my all time favourite book! After reading the DaVinci Code first, I just had to read Angels and Demons. It was so intriguing to read that I couldn't put it down. "
— Pj, 6/28/2011" great great book, some suspense great plot. i love the mix of science and religion "
— Alexia, 6/28/2011" I read the book once before and I read it again after watching the movie. This is still my favorite Dan Brown book to date. It's fast-paced, witty and entertaining. "
— Karen, 6/27/2011" Dan Brown is such a good writer that I didn't know when he was writing about fact or fiction. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There is a fare amount of violence though so be warned. "
— Gordy, 6/26/2011" Being catholic I wasn't sure how I would feel about this book...and while I do have some beefs with some of the representation of the Catholic Church, he did make a good point when he said religion is flawed but only because Man is flawed. "
— Becky, 6/25/2011Dan 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.
Richard Poe, a professional actor for more than thirty years, has appeared in numerous Broadway shows, including 1776 and M. Butterfly. On television he has had recurring roles on Star Trek and Frasier. His films include Born on the Fourth of July and Presumed Innocent. Poe is a well-known and prolific audiobook performer and the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards.