Angels And Demons: (Robert Langdon Book 1)

CERN Institute, Switzerland: a world-renowned scientist is found brutally murdered with a mysterious symbol seared onto his chest.

The Vatican, Rome: the College of Cardinals assembles to elect a new pope. Somewhere beneath them, an unstoppable bomb of terrifying power relentlessly counts down to oblivion.

In a breathtaking race against time, Harvard professor Robert Langdon must decipher a labyrinthine trail of ancient symbols if he is to defeat those responsible - the Illuminati, a secret brotherhood presumed extinct for nearly four hundred years, reborn to continue their deadly vendetta against their most hated enemy, the Catholic Church.

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Published Sep 1, 2009

619 pages

Average rating: 7.75

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Sherlock

Nov 26, 2024

8/10 stars

Loved it... best book of the summer, so far.

Cynthia M.

Mar 28, 2026

6/10 stars

The premise is brilliant: the murder of a CERN scientist, the theft of lethal antimatter, a threat against the Vatican, and a hunt for symbols through Rome to thwart a millennial conspiracy. Dan Brown mixes science, history, art, and religion into a narrative blend that reads at a surprising speed. The problem is that, to maintain that pace, every element is sacrificed to the functionality of the action.

Tamanna

Feb 06, 2026

9/10 stars

Extremely detailed, it felt like I am visiting Rome.. especially the end I started hating someone who was innocent that's how his writing is

JJS

May 19, 2025

6/10 stars

The writing comes across as a bit cheesy at times but I like the historical references and the use of some of my favourite works of art as part of the story.

ChelseaJane

May 06, 2025

8/10 stars

Enthralling

Captivating from start to finish, I loved the history, the rich culture and the symbology throughout the book. I was riveted from start to finish.