# 31 Origins by Dan Brown

A continuation of the Robert Langdon series, this novel is the latest offering from Dan Brown.  It is a thrilling journey through modern art and technology, challenging the faithful of all religions along the way.  

Langdon has been invited by his genius former student Edward Kirsch to Bilbao, Spain to attend a gala presentation in which Kirsch intends to unveil his latest discovery which will answer the ongoing questions of human existence: Where do we come from and where are we going? When the presentation turns deadly, Langdon becomes entrenched in the investigation and must rely on his knowledge and his wits to reveal Kirsch’s discovery to the world and to untangle those responsible for his friend’s death. Helping him uncover the key to unlock Kirsch’s discovery is Ambra Vidal, the director of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Together they must uncover clues hidden in religion and culture and race against those trying to prevent Kirsch’s discovery from seeing the light of day.  

A rapid and suspenseful story, Dan Brown writes an intelligent, well-researched tale which captivates the reader.   For those who are fans of the series, we are once again taken on a wild adventure through history, given cryptic clues to solve and are introduced to a strong supporting cast of characters. 

Don’t worry if you’re not familiar with his other novels (The Da Vinci Code, Angels & Demons and Inferno also feature his brilliant professor of religious iconology and symbology which is a fictitious field related to the study of historical symbols).  While they are all worth reading, Dan Brown designs his books to stand alone; past knowledge of the main character or his vast experience is not required however if you do find yourself as intrigued as I was, you should put Dan Brown’s other novels on your book bucket list.   Until next time, have you read a book today?

Julie