The 'Da Vinci Code' centers on one of the greatest mysteries of humankind, a 2000 year old conspiracy, clues to which are encoded in the paintings of Leonardo Da Vinci. Most of the film is set in Paris and France, in the famous Louvre Museum, in the St.-Sulpice Church, and in the Chateau de Villette (castle), near Orleans, France.

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PEOPLE MAGAZINE
"A new master of smart thrills. A pulse-quickening, brain-teasing adventure."

WASHINGTON POST
"Exceedingly clever. Both fascinating and fun...a considerable achievement."

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
"A heart-racing thriller. This story has so many twists -- all satisfying, most unexpected -- that it would be a sin to reveal too much of the plot in advance. Let's just say that if this novel doesn't get your pulse racing, you need to check your meds."

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
A thundering, tantalizing, extremely smart fun ride.
.. "The Da Vinci Code" is brain candy of the highest quality -- which is a reviewer's code meaning, ''Put this on top of your pile.''

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
"One hell of a read. A gripping mix of murder and myth."

DENVER POST
"Thriller writing doesn't get any better than this."

Nelson DeMille - New York Times bestselling author
"Dan Brown has to be one of the best, smartest and most accomplished writers in the country. The Da Vinci Code is many notches above the intelligent thriller; this is pure genius."

Clive Cussler - New York Times bestselling author
"Intrigue and menace mingle in one of the finest mysteries i've ever heard. An amazing tale with enigma piled on secrets stacked on riddles."

Harlan Coben - New York Times bestselling author
"Dan Brown is ny new must-read. The Da Vinci Code is fascinating and absorbing - perfect for history buffs, conspiracy nuts, puzzle lovers, or anyone who appreciates a great riveting story. I loved this book."

Robert Crais - New York Times bestselling author
"I would have never believed that this is my kind of thriller, but I'm going to tell you something - the more I read, the more I had to read. In the Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown has built a world that is rich in fascinating detail, and I could not get enough of it. Mr Brown, I am your fan."

Vincent Flynn - New York Times bestselling author
"You simply cannot put this book down. Thriller readers everywhere will soon realize Dan Brown is a master."

Online Purchase -Amazon.com Editorial Review

"With The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown masterfully concocts an intelligent and lucid thriller that marries the gusto of an international murder mystery with a collection of fascinating esoteria culled from 2,000 years of Western history.

A murder in the silent after-hour halls of the Louvre museum reveals a sinister plot to uncover a secret that has been protected by a clandestine society since the days of Christ. The victim is a high-ranking agent of this ancient society who, in the moments before his death, manages to leave gruesome clues at the scene that only his granddaughter, noted cryptographer Sophie Neveu, and Robert Langdon, a famed symbologist, can untangle. The duo become both suspects and detectives searching for not only Neveu's grandfather's murderer but also the stunning secret of the ages he was charged to protect. Mere steps ahead of the authorities and the deadly competition, the mystery leads Neveu and Langdon on a breathless flight through France, England, and history itself. Brown (Angels and Demons) has created a page-turning thriller that also provides an amazing interpretation of Western history. Brown's hero and heroine embark on a lofty and intriguing exploration of some of Western culture's greatest mysteries--from the nature of the Mona Lisa's smile to the secret of the Holy Grail. Though some will quibble with the veracity of Brown's conjectures, therein lies the fun. The Da Vinci Code is an enthralling read that provides rich food for thought. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition." Jeremy Pugh

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