Dan Brown is the author of numerous internationally bestselling books including The Da Vinci Code, one of the most widely read novels of all time. Other books in Brown's famous Robert Langdon Series include Angels & Demons, The Lost Symbol, Inferno and Origin. Known for his fast–paced thrillers that dive into historical facts, conspiracies and religious puzzles, Brown fuses symbols, hidden codes and art into his writing. In 2005, he was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by TIME Magazine. He lives in New England.