Book Preview “[DECEPTION POINT has] enough twists and surprises to keep even the most seasoned readers guessing.” —Vince Flynn, New York Times bestselling author of Separation of Power “Dan Brown handles the intrigue and action well…his research is impeccable.” —Daily News (New York) “A taut, fast-paced, barn-burner of a book. There are no weaknesses in … Read more
Book Preview Acknowledgments First and foremost, to my friend and editor, Jason Kaufman, for working so hard on this project and for truly understanding what this book is all about. And to the incomparable Heide Lange—tireless champion of The Da Vinci Code, agent extraordinaire, and trusted friend. I cannot fully express my gratitude to the … Read more
Book Preview Robert Langdon, Harvard professor of symbology and religious iconology, arrives at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to attend the unveiling of a discovery that ‘will change the face of science forever’. The evening’s host is his friend and former student, Edmond Kirsch, a forty-year-old tech magnate whose dazzling inventions and audacious predictions have made … Read more
Book Preview My most humble and sincere thanks to: As always, first and foremost, my editor and close friend, Jason Kaufman, for his dedication and talent … but mainly for his endless good humor. My extraordinary wife, Blythe, for her love and patience with the writing process, and also for her superb instincts and candor as a … Read more
Book Preview For Blythe… ACKNOWLEDGMENTS A debt of gratitude to Emily Bestler, Jason Kaufman, Ben Kaplan, and everyone at Pocket Books for their belief in this project. To my friend and agent, Jake Elwell, for his enthusiasm and unflagging effort. To the legendary George Wieser, for convincing me to write novels. To my dear friend … Read more
Book Preview My profound thanks to three dear friends with whom I have the great luxury of working: my editor, Jason Kaufman; my agent, Heide Lange; and my counselor, Michael Rudell. In addition, I would like to express my immense gratitude to Doubleday, to my publishers around the world, and, of course, to my readers. … Read more