The new novel by Dan Brown, the world's best-selling author, will be released on September 9, 2025, by the New York publishing house Doubleday – and on the same day also by the Argo publishing house in a Czech translation by Michala Marková and David Petrů. For the Czech audience, Dan Brown's new work is particularly interesting: it takes place in Prague, and the Czech capital and its mythical past as well as its vibrant present play a crucial role in it. The book can be pre-ordered now at a significant discount.
Dan Brown says about the new book: “The Mystery of All Mysteries” is my most ambitious novel yet with the most intricate plot – and also the most entertaining. Writing it has been an unforgettable journey full of discoveries.”
Petr Onufer, an editor at Argo publishing house, who extensively consulted the manuscript of the new novel set in Prague with the author, adds: “Dan Brown can illuminate the settings of his novels from completely unexpected angles: his novels are, in a way, fascinating guides to beautiful places. And his depiction of Prague ranks among the most impressive: after reading The Mystery of All Mysteries, you will see Prague with new eyes.”
ABOUT THE MYSTERY OF ALL MYSTERIES:
The most popular author of our time returns to the scene and offers an action-packed, intricate, and thought-provoking story. Robert Langdon, a renowned professor of symbology, arrives in Prague and sets out to attend a lecture by Katherine Solomon – a leading researcher in the field of noetics, with whom he recently began a romantic relationship. Katherine is preparing to publish a controversial book that brings alarming revelations about the nature of human consciousness and has the potential to challenge many things that humanity has firmly believed for centuries. However, their peaceful stay in Prague is suddenly disrupted by a brutal murder, leading to complete chaos: Katherine mysteriously disappears along with her manuscript, and Langdon becomes the target of a powerful organization and a mysterious attacker who seems to have emerged from ancient Prague legends. And while the plot shifts to London and New York, Langdon desperately searches for Katherine… and answers. During a frantic chase through the ghostly world of futuristic science and ancient mythology, he uncovers a shocking truth about a secret project that will forever change our perception of the human mind.
ABOUT DAN BROWN:
Dan Brown is the author of eight bestsellers, including The Da Vinci Code, which has become one of the best-selling books of all time, and the novels Origin, Inferno, The Lost Symbol, and Angels & Demons. His thrillers captivate readers around the world, and their themes provoke passionate debates and speculations. He has also written a popular children's book, Wild Symphony, accompanied by his symphonic compositions. Brown's novels are published in 56 languages worldwide and have sold over 250 million copies.