Publisher's Synopsis
Exploring the mysteries behind Dan Brown’s latest bestselling novel The Lost Symbol, this guide looks at all of the elements that add to the book’s popularity, from various inscrutable secret societies to secret codes to the presence of a fallen angel-turned-executioner. A discussion of the history and facets of freemasonry accompanies an in-depth analysis of the symbols of the organization and their prevalence in America, especially in Washington, DC. This book separates fact from fiction, resolves inaccuracies, and sheds light on the dark themes that make Dan Brown one of the greatest contemporary mystery writers.