Books similar to "The Da Vinci Code"
Discovering your next great read has never been easier! If you like "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown, you're in the right place. Our curated list features books that share similar themes, styles or vibes.
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Angels & Demons
by Dan Brown
Also by Dan Brown, "Angels & Demons" is the first book featuring Robert Langdon, a Harvard symbologist. The novel is set against the backdrop of a centuries-old secret society, the Illuminati, and a plot to destroy Vatican City with an antimatter bomb. Much like "The Da Vinci Code," it blends historical and scientific themes with heart-pounding action, cryptic puzzles, and conspiracy theories, making it a gripping psychological thriller.
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The Lost Symbol
by Dan Brown
In this follow-up to "The Da Vinci Code," Robert Langdon is back, navigating the mysterious world of Freemasonry in Washington, D.C. This installment focuses on hidden symbols and secrets contained within America's capital. It explores themes of historical mysteries and powerful secret societies, similar to Brown's previous works, combining elements of history, art, and science in a suspenseful package.
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The Rule of Four
by Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomason
Written by Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomason, "The Rule of Four" follows two Princeton students who become embroiled in a mystery surrounding an enigmatic book known as the Hypnerotomachia Poliphili. The novel mirrors "The Da Vinci Code" in its use of historical intrigue, scholarly inquiry, and complex puzzles, making it a similarly intellectual and suspenseful read.
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Labyrinth
by Kate Mosse
"Labyrinth" by Kate Mosse interweaves two narratives set in modern and medieval France involving a quest for the Holy Grail. Like "The Da Vinci Code," the book blends historical themes, religious artifacts, and adventure with a female protagonist uncovering an ancient secret. It provides a rich tapestry of history and mystery that captivates readers with its detailed setting and intricate plot.
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The Eight
by Katherine Neville
Katherine Neville's "The Eight" centers around a computer expert drawn into a centuries-old struggle involving a mystical chess set once owned by Charlemagne. The novel features dual timelines, historical enigmas, and a quest reminiscent of "The Da Vinci Code." It combines myth, conspiracy, and mystery across an international stage, appealing to fans of intricate puzzles and historical lore.
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The Secret Supper
by Javier Sierra
Javier Sierra's "The Secret Supper" examines the mysteries surrounding Leonardo da Vinci's famous mural, "The Last Supper," in 15th-century Milan. With a plot focused on deciphering hidden messages in the painting, it mirrors the blend of art, history, and secretive plots found in "The Da Vinci Code," engaging readers with its historical authenticity and captivating suspense.
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The Historian
by Elizabeth Kostova
Elizabeth Kostova's "The Historian" is a thrilling narrative that blends the story of a young woman and her pursuit of her father’s mysterious past with the legend of Dracula. Like "The Da Vinci Code," it intricately weaves historical and legendary themes, uncovering secrets through a European setting packed with historical depth and intellectual challenge, creating an engrossing atmosphere.
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The Name of the Rose
by Umberto Eco
Umberto Eco's "The Name of the Rose" revolves around a medieval murder mystery set in an Italian monastery. Combining history, semiotics, and theology, this novel precedes "The Da Vinci Code" but shares a similar intellectual depth and exploration of religious themes and conspiracy. Eco's work offers rich narrative layers, historical enigmas, and philosophical intrigue akin to Dan Brown's mysteries.
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The Secret of the Ninth Stone
by Kalpana Swaminathan
In "The Secret of the Ninth Stone" by Kalpana Swaminathan, readers accompany the heroine, Lalli, as she investigates a series of enigmatic murders in 19th-century Bombay. The book merges historical detail, cultural insight, and mystery, akin to the thematic richness of "The Da Vinci Code." Its intricate mysteries and cultural context provide a unique twist on the historical thriller genre.
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The Shadow of the Wind
by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Carlos Ruiz Zafón's "The Shadow of the Wind" follows Daniel, a young boy in post-World War II Barcelona who stumbles upon a mysterious book by Julian Carax. Although different in setting, the novel shares the enigma and intrigue of "The Da Vinci Code," with its rich atmospheric backdrop and secret unraveling throughout a journey that intertwines history, literature, and personal destiny.