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Dan Brown Pits Creationism Against Science In His Latest Novel, 'Origin'

Brown has long considered questions about science and faith, leavened with plenty of adventure, of course. In his new novel, he asks whether faith in God (or gods) can survive the advance of science.

Dan Brown Pits Creationism Against Science In His Latest Novel, 'Origin'

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Inferno

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Dan Brown: 'Inferno' Is 'The Book That I Would Want To Read'

Dan Brown, author of the blockbuster The Da Vinci Code, is back with his first novel in four years. Inferno follows academic hero Robert Langdon on a chase through Italy as he attempts to avert a biological catastrophe.

Dan Brown: 'Inferno' Is 'The Book That I Would Want To Read'

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A Blockbuster Week For The Publishing Industry

People in the publishing business described this week as a trifecta: It began with the release on Monday of the new Ted Kennedy autobiography and ends Friday with Oprah's announcement of her latest book club pick. In between, Dan Brown's new book The Lost Symbol hit the stores.

A Blockbuster Week For The Publishing Industry

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More Symbols, Mysteries In Dan Brown's New Novel

Though his books tend to delve into esoteric mysteries, Dan Brown describes himself as a skeptic. Dan Courter hide caption

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More Symbols, Mysteries In Dan Brown's New Novel

At their core, novelist Dan Brown's best-selling books are treasure hunts, much the like the ones his father, a math teacher, arranged for him and his siblings. The Lost Symbol continues the tale of Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, who is plunged into the secretive world of Freemasons.

More Symbols, Mysteries In Dan Brown's New Novel

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Knights Templar Inspires Trio of Best-Selling Books

The Knights Templar, a Crusades-era group of Christian monks turned soldiers, have inspired a trio of current best-selling books. Alex Chadwick discusses the literary fascination with the Knights Templar with Laura Miller, book critic for Salon.com.

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