Dan Brown Announces New Robert Langdon Novel The Secret of Secrets
Dan Brown will release a new Robert Langdon novel titled The Secret of Secrets on September 9, 2025. The book explores Langdon's quest to find his missing girlfriend amidst suspense and mystique.
The Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown is sharing the next chapter of protagonist Robert Langdon's story. The upcoming novel titled The Secret of Secrets will follow Langdon, portrayed by Tom Hanks in the movie adaptation of The Da Vinci Code, as he navigates a journey starting in Prague to uncover the truth behind his girlfriend's disappearance.
According to the synopsis, Langdon attends a lecture by his girlfriend, Katherine Solomon, a "prominent noetic scientist" who is about to publish a groundbreaking book on human consciousness. However, the trip takes a dark turn when a brutal murder disrupts the proceedings, leading to Katherine and her manuscript vanishing.
As Langdon becomes the target of a powerful organization and a menacing adversary rooted in Prague's ancient mythology, he embarks on a quest that spans London and New York, searching for Katherine and the clues to her disappearance.
In this thrilling narrative, Langdon unveils shocking truths about a secret project that will redefine our understanding of the human mind. Brown describes the novel as "the most intricately plotted and ambitious" he has written, calling it a thrilling journey of discovery.
His editor, Jason Kaufman, praised the novel for its masterful plotting and surprising twists, while Penguin Random House Global CEO Nihar Malaviya highlighted the book's blend of codes, art, history, and cutting-edge science.
The Secret of Secrets is set to be published on September 9, 2025, and is available for preorder at various retailers.