A Global Bestseller Announces His Most Ambitious Novel Yet
The literary world has been waiting—and the wait is finally over. Dan Brown, the internationally celebrated author of The Da Vinci Code, is returning with a brand-new Robert Langdon novel titled The Secret of Secrets. This thrilling new installment will be published by Doubleday on September 9, 2025, marking one of the most highly anticipated book releases of the year.
With over 250 million copies of his novels sold worldwide and translations in 56 languages, Dan Brown has redefined the modern thriller. His storytelling, built on a foundation of history, art, symbology, science, and suspense, has captivated readers for over two decades. And now, Brown is ready to unveil what he calls his most intricately plotted and ambitious novel to date.
What We Know About The Secret of Secrets
This newest novel once again features Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, the brilliant and ever-curious protagonist who has become one of modern fiction’s most iconic characters. In The Secret of Secrets, Langdon returns to confront a mystery of staggering depth and consequence.
Although the full plot remains under wraps, Penguin Random House has revealed that the novel features everything readers have come to love about Dan Brown’s work. There will be codes, ancient secrets, stunning art history, philosophical undertones, and a narrative packed with tension and global intrigue.
This time, readers will also find Robert Langdon in love and on the run in one of the most mysterious and beautiful cities in the world. With this emotional dimension added to the story, fans can expect new depths to a character they thought they already knew.
A Publishing Milestone
The release of The Secret of Secrets is shaping up to be a publishing event of global significance. It will be released simultaneously in seventeen territories, including the United Kingdom, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Turkey.
The novel will be available in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook editions. The first print run has already been announced at a staggering 1.5 million copies, underscoring just how significant this launch will be on the global literary stage.
Publishing rights for North America were acquired by Heide Lange of Sanford J. Greenburger Associates, Inc., with editing handled by longtime Dan Brown collaborator Jason Kaufman, Vice President and Executive Editor at Doubleday.
Praise from the Publishing World
Dan Brown has called The Secret of Secrets “an unforgettable journey of discovery” and “the most fun” he has ever had writing a novel.
Nihar Malaviya, Global CEO of Penguin Random House, stated:
“Dan Brown has created a new Robert Langdon thriller that will mesmerize and delight readers across the world. The hallmarks of Dan’s books—codes, art, history, religion, and cutting-edge science—are on full display alongside a propulsive plot. This is Dan’s best novel yet and it will be the biggest publishing event of 2025.”
Editor Jason Kaufman added:
“Dan always amazes me with his masterful plotting and prescient ideas. The Secret of Secrets delivers ingeniously, unveiling a fascinating world with twists you will never see coming. This is classic Dan Brown.”
A Moment of Anticipation
As readers around the world count down to the release of The Secret of Secrets, the anticipation is growing. It is more than just a book. It is the return of a beloved character. It is a fresh story from one of the finest thriller writers of our time. It is an invitation to explore another richly imagined world, filled with puzzles to solve and truths to uncover.
At Sarasavi Book Shop, we are proud to join this global celebration of literature. We invite our readers to revisit Dan Brown’s previous novels and prepare for an unforgettable experience when The Secret of Secrets arrives this September.
Stay with us for more updates, author features, and exclusive literary content as we get closer to this major release.
The countdown has begun.
