Secrets of the Lost Symbol: The Unauthorized Guide to the Mysteries Behind the Da Vinci Code Sequel

"If anyone can divine the contents of The Lost Symbol, it's Dan Burstein."

--New York magazine

With Secrets of the Lost Symbol, co-authors Dan Burstein and Arne de Keijzer delve into the real history, science, and hidden meanings behind Dan Brown's latest blockbuster novel, The Lost Symbol. As they have done previously with their extraordinary New York Times bestsellers Secrets of the Code and Secrets of Angels & Demons, Burstein and de Keijzer explore the themes, conspiracies, mythologies, codes, encrypted signs, and alternate histories--from the birth of Knights Templar to the present day--popularized by the acclaimed creator of The Da Vinci Code, giving them fresh and fascinating relevance while separating truth from fantasy.

This definitive companion separates fact from fiction and answers the biggest questions raised in Dan Brown's thriller:

• Fact vs. Fiction: Uncover the truth behind the history and science in The Lost Symbol, from the life of Albert Pike to the reality of Noetic Science.
• Secret Societies: Go beyond the novel to explore the real rituals, beliefs, and influence of the Freemasons and their connection to groups like the Knights Templar.
• Masonic Architecture: Take a guided tour of the nation's capital to see how Masonic philosophy is encoded in the U.S. Capitol, the Washington Monument, and the city's very layout.
• The Ancient Mysteries: Investigate the real esoteric traditions and secret knowledge--from alchemy to the Kabbalah--that fascinated thinkers from Isaac Newton to America's Founding Fathers.