Books like Angels & Demons by Dan Brown

Name: Angels & Demons
Rating: 3.620087336244 (229 reviews)
Author: Dan Brown

Angels & Demons, published in 2000 by Pocket Books and later Corgi Books, is a bestselling mystery-thriller that introduces Robert Langdon, the college professor who would become the hero of Brown’s future works. The novel centers on a rapid, single-day investigation that pits Langdon against a conspiracy rooted in the Catholic Church and secret societies. Its plot is enriched by references to ancient history, architectural wonders, and complex symbology. Combining detective suspense with thriller pacing, Angels & Demons quickly reached the New York Times bestseller list, establishing a blend of intrigue, historical allusion, and speculative conspiracy that would define Brown’s subsequent novels.

First publish date: 2000

Genre: Suspense/General Suspense

Authors: Dan Brown

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