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Robert Langdon's captivating new novel from the author of *The Da Vinci Code*. “Fans will not be disappointed.” - The Times. Robert Langdon, a professor of symbology and religious iconography at Harvard University, arrives at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to attend the gala unveiling of a discovery that “will change the face of science forever.” The evening is hosted by his friend and former student, Edmond Kirsch, a forty-year-old tech mogul whose dazzling inventions and bold predictions have made him a controversial figure around the world. This evening is no exception: He claims to reveal a stunning scientific breakthrough that challenges the fundamentals of human existence. But Langdon and hundreds of other guests are distraught when the meticulously orchestrated evening goes awry before Kirsch’s precious discovery is revealed. With his life in danger, Langdon is forced into a desperate escape attempt, accompanied by the museum’s director, Ambra Vidal. Together, they flee to Barcelona on a perilous mission to find a mysterious password that will unlock Kirsch’s secret. To evade a tormented enemy who is one step ahead of them at every turn, Langdon and Vidal must navigate labyrinths of hidden history and ancient religion. On a trail marked only by arcane symbols and elusive modern art, Langdon and Vidal uncover clues that will lead them face to face with a world-shaking truth that has remained buried—until now. “Dan Brown is a master of the intellectual finale.” Wall Street Journal
'As engaging a hero as you could hope for' Mail on Sunday
'For anyone who wants more brain food than thrillers usually provide' Sunday Times