Publisher, Simon & Schuster Audioworks (March 2009)

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The Original Robert Langdon Thriller from the #1 Bestselling Author of 'The Da Vinci Code'

An ancient secret brotherhood.
A devastating new weapon of destruction.
An unthinkable target.

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.

About the Author: Dan Brown is the bestselling author of The Da Vinci Code, Deception Point, and Digital Fortress. He lives in New England with his wife. Visit the author at www.danbrown.com.

About the Performer: Richard Poe, a professional actor for over 30 years, has appeared in numerous Broadway shows, including 1776 and M. Butterfly. On television, he has had recurring roles on Star Trek and Frasier, and his films include Born on the Fourth of July and Presumed Innocent. He is a well-known and prolific audio book performer, having narrated over 50 books.