He grew up on the campus of Phillips Exeter Academy, where his father, Richard G.

Brown attended Exeter's public schools until the ninth grade.

He has a younger sister, Valerie (born 1968) and brother, Gregory (born 1974). He states that his book The Da Vinci Code is 'an entertaining story that promotes spiritual discussion and debate' and suggests that the book may be used 'as a positive catalyst for introspection and exploration of our faith.' Early life ĭaniel Gerhard Brown was born on June 22, 1964, in Exeter, New Hampshire. Brown states on his website that his books are not anti-Christian and he is on a 'constant spiritual journey' himself. The Robert Langdon novels are deeply engaged with Christian themes and historical fiction, and have generated controversy as a result. Three of them, Angels & Demons, The Da Vinci Code, and Inferno, have been adapted into films, while one of them, The Lost Symbol, was adapted into a television show.

His books have been translated into 57 languages and, as of 2012, have sold over 200 million copies. They feature recurring themes of cryptography, art, and conspiracy theories. His novels are treasure hunts that usually take place over a period of 24 hours. Daniel Gerhard Brown (born June 22, 1964) is an American author best known for his thriller novels, including the Robert Langdon novels Angels & Demons (2000), The Da Vinci Code (2003), The Lost Symbol (2009), Inferno (2013), and Origin (2017).

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