- The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown - Random House (UK)
People who enjoy the work of bestselling author, Dan Brown, but who don’t have the time to spend reading one of his novels, may find audiobooks are a great compromise. Dan Brown’s novels include The Lost Symbol, The Da Vinci Code, and Angels and Demons. These are available in audio as well a print editions.
Abridged and Unabridged Dan Brown Audiobooks
With audiobooks in both abridged and unabridged versions, listeners have the opportunity to enjoy a Dan Brown novel while being on the move or during other times when reading is not an option.
With the unabridged editions of The Lost Symbol, The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons, having a playing time of over 16 hours, these are long-listen audiobooks that are perfect for a trip or vacation.
Abridged versions are much shorter and have a playing time of a little over 6 hours. This does mean that a significant amount of the plot has been removed, with perhaps 60 percent of the original work being removed during the abridgement process.
Dan Brown Novels and Audiobooks
Dan Brown is renowned for his stories that mix history with intrigue and, of course, codes. Audiobook editions of all of Dan Brown's bestsellers, including The Lost Symbol, The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons can be purchased in audiobook format from book stores and specialist audiobook retailers such as Audible. The audiobooks are also available from libraries and this can be a great low cost option, particularly for people new to Dan Brown's work.
Some of the main editions are listed below. Please note that with with wide variety of audio formats on offer, including digital download, CDs and MPs, the ISBN and the publisher may vary according to format and country. There may be different narrators for different editions.
The Lost Symbol
The Lost Symbol features Robert Langdon and takes place over a period of 12 hours. More information will be available when the book has been released on 15th September 2009. See The Lost Symbol website for more information.
- Narrator- Paul Michael
- Unabridged playing time 17 hours
- Abridged playing time approximately 7 hours
The Da Vinci Code
Dan Brown’s international bestseller, The Da Vinci Code, follows a cryptographer and symbologist as they search for a murderer and a secret from 2000 years ago. The Da Vinvi Code was short listed for the 2006 Audible Listen of the Year award.
- Narrator: Paul Michael (digital editions: Jeff Harding)
- Unabridged playing time 17 hours
Angels and Demons
In Angels and Demons, symbologist, Robert Langdon uncovers a deadly vendetta against the Catholic Church. He joins forces with a scientist to find the clues that will save the Vatican.
- Narrator: Richard Poe
- Unabridged playing time 18 hours and 15 minutes
- Abridged playing time 6 hours and 46 minutes
Deception Point
A NASA satellite discovers an astonishingly rare object buried deep in the Arctic ice. To verify the authenticity of the find, the White House calls upon the skills of intelligence analyst Rachel Sexton. Rachel travels to the Arctic and uncovers evidence of scientific trickery.
- Narrator: Richard Poe
- Unabridged playing time 17 hours
- Narrator: Boyd Gaines
- Abridged playing time 6 hours
Digital Fortress
Cryptographer, Susan Fletcher, uncovers a code that shows that the NSA is being held hostage by a code so complex that if released it would cripple U.S. intelligence.
- Narrator: Paul Michael
- Unabridged playing time 12 hours
- Narrator: Bruce Sabath
- Abridged playing time 6 hours 30 minutes
More information about Dan Brown, including information about his books, online games and multi-media content, see danbrown.com.
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