“I was already writing 'The Lost Symbol' when I started to realize 'The Da Vinci Code' would be big. The thing that happened to me and must happen to any writer who's had success is that I temporarily became very self-aware.”

American novelist and thriller writer, best known for his bestselling *Robert Langdon* series, which blends historical mysteries with conspiracy theories and religious intrigue. His work often explores themes of hidden truths and the tension between faith and science, appealing to a broad audience of readers seeking suspense and intellectual engagement.