Origin: Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor of symbology, attends a major event at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, where futurist Edmond Kirsch plans to reveal a groundbreaking scientific discovery that promises to change humanity's understanding of its origins and destiny. Before Kirsch can unveil his secret, chaos erupts with an assassination attempt, forcing Langdon and Ambra Vidal, the museum director, to flee. They embark on a perilous quest to unlock a cryptic password that will reveal Kirsch's discovery. Along the way, they navigate political and religious intrigue, chase clues hidden in art and architecture, and confront powerful enemies determined to keep the truth hidden. The discovery challenges traditional beliefs about creation and evolution with a scientific explanation integrating advanced technology and artificial intelligence.
The Da Vinci Code: Robert Langdon is called to the Louvre after the museum's curator is found murdered with mysterious symbols left at the crime scene. Teaming up with cryptologist Sophie Neveu, Langdon uncovers a trail of clues hidden in Leonardo da Vinci's famous artworks that point to a secret protected for centuries by a covert society. As they solve puzzles and evade deadly adversaries, they reveal a controversial secret about the true nature of the Holy Grail and its connection to Mary Magdalene. The novel combines art history, religious conspiracy, and fast-paced thriller elements as Langdon and Sophie race to uncover a hidden truth that could shake the foundations of Christianity.
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Both books are fast-paced thrillers blending history, religion, code-breaking, and suspense, with Langdon using his expertise to solve profound mysteries.