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  • By: Dan Brown
  • Narrated by: Paul Michael
  • Length: 17 hrs and 47 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (4,162 ratings)
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By: Dan Brown
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Editor reviews

International best-selling novelist Dan Brown delivers the exhilarating third audiobook in his Robert Langdon series, The Lost Symbol, narrated by American actor Paul Michael. This phenomenal series has taken the world by storm. Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon hunts through hidden chambers and secret tunnels under Washington D.C to save his kidnapped mentor. He must use all his knowledge and skill to break through the codes but the task ahead seems impossible and the clock is ticking ever-closer towards danger. What Langdon never suspects is the shocking twist of truth that will change everything. Available now from Audible.

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The Lost Symbol, the stunning follow-up to The Da Vinci Code, is a masterstroke of storytelling - a deadly race through a real-world labyrinth of codes and unseen truths...all under the watchful eye of a terrifying villain. Set within the unseen tunnels and temples of Washington, D.C., The Lost Symbol accelerates through a startling landscape toward an unthinkable finale.

Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned to deliver an evening lecture in the U.S. Capitol. Within minutes of his arrival, the night takes a bizarre turn. A disturbing object - artfully encoded with five ancient symbols - is discovered in the Capitol Building. The object is an ancient invitation, meant to usher its recipient into a long-lost world of hidden esoteric wisdom. And when Langdon's mentor Peter Solomon - prominent Mason and philanthropist - is kidnapped, Langdon's only hope of saving Peter is to accept this invitation and follow wherever it leads him. Langdon finds himself plunged into a clandestine world of Masonic secrets, hidden history, and never-before-seen locations...all of which seem to be dragging him toward a single, inconceivable truth.

The Lost Symbol is exactly what Dan Brown's fans have been waiting for...his most thrilling novel yet.

©2009 Dan Brown (P)2009 Random House Inc.

Critic reviews

"Impossible to put down....Mr. Brown was writing sensational visual scenarios long before his books became movie material. This time he again enlivens his story with amazing imagery....Thanks to him, picture postcards of the capital's most famous monuments will never be the same....In the end it is Mr. Brown's sweet optimism, even more than Langdon's sleuthing and explicating, that may amaze his readers most." ( The New York Times)
"Thrilling, entertaining....Robert Langdon goes for another roller-coaster ride - this time in a hunt for a Masonic treasure in Washington, D.C." ( Los Angeles Times)

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thoughtful

I've believed in this theory of power of our thoughts ages ago and yes, Dan Brown has explained my belief in his own words and that was brilliantly proposed.

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strong start but weak ending

started great and built tension. however, the ending / resolution of the story was unfortunately disappointingly simplistic.

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Another Dan Brown masterpiece. wonderfully gripping and chillingly accurate account of the locations. Great listen.

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always enjoy a Robert Langdon story

I always enjoyed these stories and have listened to this book a few times. I have found myself returning after watching the new TV show, but the book is more realistic

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Ok

Too long and repetitive but easy to sit and listen to, although at times I had to replay

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Wow. didnt see that coming....

listen to find see what.... I cant give away the plot.
its gorey and well it turned my stomach.
Then I found out .....

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I’ve enjoyed Angels and Demons and The DaVinci Code, but as no third film I thought I would read the book. I’m pleased I did!

Lots of twists, unexpected happenings entwined with religion, mysticism, and a good pace to the story too. And such evil in the heart of it too! I drive for 2hrs a day so great to keep me occupied on route!

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Dan brown at his best

Great book I have listened to it twice, highly recommend. Not just the story but the research into the facts of the story.

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Loved it

I absolutely loved it, great story and it's so far the only one in the series where I haven't seen the film first so I think that helped me even more! there are twists and turns and the ending I didn't see coming

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Educational

Well narrated with a good story line. Educational and in some cases, believable. Good listen.

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