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The Secret of Secrets

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The Secret of Secrets

Written by: Dan Brown
Narrated by: Paul Michael
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INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The world’s most celebrated thriller writer and author of The Da Vinci Code returns with his most stunning novel yet—a propulsive, twisty, thought-provoking masterpiece that will entertain audiences as only Dan Brown can do.

Robert Langdon, esteemed professor of symbology, travels to Prague to attend a groundbreaking lecture by Katherine Solomon—a prominent noetic scientist with whom he has recently begun a relationship. Katherine is on the verge of publishing an explosive book that contains startling discoveries about the nature of human consciousness and threatens to disrupt centuries of established belief. But a brutal murder catapults the trip into chaos, and Katherine suddenly disappears along with her manuscript. Langdon finds himself targeted by a powerful organization and hunted by a chilling assailant sprung from Prague’s most ancient mythology. As the plot expands into London and New York, Langdon desperately searches for Katherine . . . and for answers. In a thrilling race through the dual worlds of futuristic science and mystical lore, he uncovers a shocking truth about a secret project that will forever change the way we think about the human mind.

©2025 Dan Brown (P)2025 Random House Audio
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What the critics say

“Intellectual fuel.... [The Secret of Secrets is] a wistful testament to the power of the printed word.” New York Times

“Like so many things that are insanely popular.... Brown’s thrillers look easy to imitate but aren’t. He shatters dramatic moments into shiny, irresistible shards.... Dan Brown clearly had fun writing his new book. It’s contagious.” Washington Post

“A master of the brainy, twisty thriller.... [Dan Brown's] novels move with kinetic energy, his plots are intricate puzzles shrouded in religious iconography [and] ancient cryptography. The Secret of Secrets is perhaps his most ambitious undertaking yet: a dense thriller that is also a meditation on the nature, and the possible future, of human consciousness.” Los Angeles Times

Editorial Review

The wait is over
After nearly eight years, Dan Brown returns with another thrilling addition to his legendary Robert Langdon series. This time, the professor is in Prague to attend a lecture by noetic scientist Katherine Solomon—a woman he’s also newly dating. The action kicks off quickly with a murder and then a disappearance. From there, the gripping plot spans both continents…and consciousness. Brown’s talent for immediately sucking you into the plot has only strengthened in his near-decade off, and the science explored—along with Brown’s disclaimer at the top of the book that all science and experiments you’ll hear about are real—is chilling. Performed by series narrator Paul Michael, I can safely say The Secret of Secrets was worth the wait.—Katie O., Audible Editor

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Another Fantastic book from Dan Brown. I have been a fan since the release of The DaVinci Code!

Another Fantastic Book

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Dan Brown delivered another masterpiece. Consciousness & it's exploration is a topic near and dear to my heart. Dan Brown did an exceptional job of explaining it from the many perspectives in a captivating story line that kept me glued to the book chapter after chapter!

Another Masterpiece

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Start by listening to The Secret of Secrets. Or should I say… Out of the mind of Dan Brown—or was it? This audiobook doesn’t just pass the time, it hijacks it. I’m only 5.5 hours in, and already my brain feels like it’s been rewired.

If you want to snap your synapses to attention and fire up your Default Mode Network, dive in without reading the synopsis. Just trust the process.

Bonus tip: listen to Annaka Harris’ Lights On audio documentary first. The philosophical and cognitive echoes between the two are uncanny—and electrifying.

Even early on, the story weaves mystery, science, and suspense in a way that’s impossible to pause. Paul Michael’s narration is pitch-perfect, adding gravitas without overplaying the drama.

How do you turn a 4-hour road trip into 23 hours?

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Enjoyed thoroughly- couldn’t put it down - listened and also bought the hard copy to read through next weekend.

Riveting

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Narration of this novel was excellent and to be honest it was the narration that kept me til the end. I found the ending/wrap to be overly long and overall more of the same form this author. It was worth a listen.

Good not Great

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As from early books in the series, this one delivers intrigue, mystery and sensational ideas. So much fun to listen to and binge over a weekend.

Binged over two days

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I was riveted immediately. Knowing that the knowledge of consciousness is being used, not only for good science but for harm. The quickness of the timeline and plot keeps you engaged. Robert Langdon is one of my favourite characters. The science is laid out so you can understand in the context of the story.

Scariest part is the facts of what governments are capable of.

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Loved another Dan Brown bestseller. Beautifully paced and read. The subject greatly interested me and I devoured it!

Beautiful fiction and fact book on our beautiful brains

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Another great Robert Langdon adventure! I’ve been passionately studying consciousness theory so this book definitely delivered!

I love the facts with of twist of fiction

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Brilliant story, charachters, speed, action, details and world. you barely notice the time reading this book! wow!
also my first review on Audible 😍

Masterpiece

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