Dan Brown Makes Major Announcement About New Book ‘The Secret of Secrets’
January 29, 2025
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Author Dan Brown’s next thriller, The Secret of Secrets, will be published on September 9, his publisher Doubleday announced on Wednesday.
The book will bring back Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon—the protagonist of Brown’s bestseller The Da Vinci Code—for a high-stakes journey spanning Prague, London and New York.
Why It Matters
Brown’s thrillers have captivated millions by blending history, religion and conspiracy into fast-paced narratives. His latest novel revisits familiar themes of mystery and scientific discovery while introducing new philosophical explorations into the nature of the mind.
This cover image released by Doubleday shows “The Secret of Secrets” by Dan Brown. This cover image released by Doubleday shows “The Secret of Secrets” by Dan Brown. AP Photo
What To Know
According to details shared by Doubleday, the book opens in Prague, where Langdon plans to attend a lecture by noetic scientist Katherine Solomon. Instead, the event turns deadly, and Solomon vanishes. As Langdon searches for her, he is drawn into a world of cutting-edge science and mystical lore, uncovering a revelation about human consciousness.
The Secret of Secrets follows Langdon as he evades an assassin while searching for Solomon. Doubleday’s description teases a “shocking truth” linked to a secret project that could transform humanity’s understanding of the mind.
With its Prague setting, Brown incorporates the city’s deep connections to mysticism and the occult. The novel also explores themes of consciousness and scientific breakthroughs.
Brown’s Fascination With Prague
Brown, known for extensive on-location research, chose Prague for its labyrinthine history and ties to mysticism. He called the city “an ideal backdrop for a Robert Langdon thriller” and highlighted his personal interest in exploring the mind’s mysteries.
Countries To Publish Simultaneously
Doubleday confirmed that The Secret of Secrets will be released in at least 12 countries, including Spain, Turkey, Finland and the Czech Republic, expanding its international reach.
Author Dan Brown is seen at a book fair in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 12, 2017. Author Dan Brown is seen at a book fair in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 12, 2017. Arne Dedert/AP Photo
What People Are Saying
Dan Brown said of the new book in a statement: “Writing it has been an unforgettable journey of discovery.”
“I happen to believe we are on the cusp of a major revolution in the way we think about our brains and our relationships to each other,” he added. “Cutting-edge science is now exploring advanced models of consciousness that seem poised to explain some of the mind’s deepest mysteries. I chose this topic because I find it irresistibly compelling, and also because it is relevant to every single one of us.”
Publisher Doubleday:The Secret of Secrets is Brown’s “most intricately plotted and ambitious novel.”
What Happens Next
With its September 9 release, The Secret of Secrets is expected to be another global bestseller.
This article includes reporting from The Associated Press.
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