How many books has Dan Brown written?

Dan Brown has published 8 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Dan Brown's books in?

Read each series in its own order: start Robert Langdon with Angels & Demons. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.

What is Dan Brown's most famous book?

Angels & Demons (2000) is Dan Brown's most widely read book.

Are Dan Brown's books connected?

6 books belong to 1 series (Robert Langdon); the other 3 books stand alone.

Which Dan Brown books have been adapted?

4 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Angels & Demons (film, 2009), The Da Vinci Code (film, 2006), The Lost Symbol (as Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol, TV) and Inferno (film, 2016).

Dan Brown books in order

American novelist

Born: 1964
Country: United States
Books: 9
Series: 1

Dan Brown has published 8 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Digital Fortress (1998). The series is Robert Langdon (6 books, starting with Angels & Demons). The best-known is Angels & Demons (2000). The latest is The Secret of Secrets (2025).

Updated September 2026

Robert Langdon books in order (6)Series page

Reading order: 1 Angels & Demons (2000) · 2 The Da Vinci Code (2003) · 3 The Lost Symbol (2009) · 4 Inferno (2013) · 5 Origin (2017) · 6 The Secret of Secrets (2025)

1.
Angels & Demons (2000)
575 pages★ 3.6 (266 ratings)Adapted for film
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2.
The Da Vinci Code (Apr 2003)
441 pagesAdapted for film
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3.
The Lost Symbol (Sep 2009)
604 pages★ 3.6 (102 ratings)Adapted for TV
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4.
Inferno (May 2013)
576 pages★ 3.7 (69 ratings)Adapted for film
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5.
Origin (Oct 2017)
632 pages★ 3.7 (46 ratings)
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6.
The Secret of Secrets (2025)
704 pages★ 4.4 (5 ratings)
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Where to start with Dan Brown

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Angels & Demons
Dan Brown's most-read book and the first of the 6 Robert Langdon books.
Highest rated
Inferno
Rated 3.7 out of 5 by 69 readers.
Shortest way in
Digital Fortress
One of the most-read, at about 447 pages.

Standalone novels in order

Digital Fortress (1998)
447 pages★ 3.7 (42 ratings)
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Deception Point (2001)
559 pages★ 3.3 (116 ratings)
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Other books in order

187 Men to Avoid (1995)
96 pages
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Film and TV adaptations

Angels & Demons (2009)Film · from Angels & Demons
The Da Vinci Code (2006)Film · from The Da Vinci Code
Dan Brown’s The Lost SymbolTV · from The Lost Symbol
Inferno (2016)Film · from Inferno

About Dan Brown

Daniel Gerhard Brown is an American writer best known for his thriller novels, particularly the Robert Langdon series Angels & Demons (2000), The Da Vinci Code (2003), The Lost Symbol (2009), Inferno (2013), Origin (2017) and The Secret of Secrets (2025). His novels are treasure hunts that usually take place over a 24-hour period and center on recurring themes of cryptography, art, and conspiracy theories.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Dan Brown FAQ

How many books has Dan Brown written?: Dan Brown has published 8 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Dan Brown's books in?: Read each series in its own order: start Robert Langdon with Angels & Demons. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
What is Dan Brown's latest book?: The Secret of Secrets (2025).
What is Dan Brown's most famous book?: Angels & Demons (2000) is Dan Brown's most widely read book.
Are Dan Brown's books connected?: 6 books belong to 1 series (Robert Langdon); the other 3 books stand alone.
Which Dan Brown books have been adapted?: 4 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Angels & Demons (film, 2009), The Da Vinci Code (film, 2006), The Lost Symbol (as Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol, TV) and Inferno (film, 2016).