The Lost Symbol

The third book with Robert Langdon back in the spotlight after Angels and Demons and the Da Vinci Code was indeed an addictive novel that I could never put down. Reading it in four days, this book had the same elements that Dan Brown always incorporates in his books: suspense, thrills and alluring details that captivate the mind. In this book, Robert is urgently sent to Washington D.C to give a speech in front of his dear friend Peter Solomon and his colleagues. Little did he know that it was a hoax set up by a power hungry man named Mal'ahk who disguises himself as different people to get his way. Peter Solomon, a wealthy Mason has everything that people want, power and money. Mal'ahk on the other hand, wants the wisdom that is stored within the pyramid, handed down to the masonic family from generation to generation. To keep the summary vague, Mal'ahk goes through all measures to get what he wants and once again, Robert goes on another life-risking journey to save his friend and the secrets of the free masons.