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Publication Date: 28 Aug 2009

When the National Security Agency's invincible code-breaking machine encounters a mysterious code it cannot break, the agency calls in its head cryptographer, Susan Fletcher, a brilliant, beautiful mathematician. What she uncovers sends shock waves through the corridors of power. The NSA is being held hostage - not by guns or bombs, but by a code so complex that if released would cripple U.S. intelligence.

Caught in an accelerating tempest of secrecy and lies, Fletcher battles to save the agency she believes in. Betrayed on all sides, she finds herself fighting not only for her country but for her life, and in the end, for the life of the man she loves...

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  • Paperback: 512 pages
  • Publisher: Corgi (28 Aug 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0552159735
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552159739
  • Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 12.9 x 19.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (469 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 10,605 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Dan Brown is the bestselling author of Digital Fortress, Deception Point, Angels and Demons, The Da Vinci Code and The Lost Symbol. He is a graduate of Amherst College and Phillips Exeter Academy, where he has taught English and creative writing. He lives in New England. Visit his UK website at www.danbrownofficial.co.uk.

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"Pure genius...Dan Brown has to be one of the best, smartest, and most accomplished writers in the country" (Nelson Demille)

"Fascinating and absorbing - perfect for anyone who appreciates a great, riveting read...Dan Brown is my new must-read" (Harlan Coben)

"Dan Brown has built a world that is rich in fascinating detail, and I could not get enough of it. Mr Brown, I am your fan" (Robert Crais)

"In this fast-paced, plausible tale, Brown blurs the line between good and evil enough to delight patriots and paranoids alike" (Publishers Weekly)

"Digital Fortress" is the best and most realistic techno-thriller to reach the market in years... A chilling thrill a minute" (The Midwest Book Review)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Read it in 3 days 2 Jan 2007
By Jay
Format:Paperback
I felt it started strongly with good character introductions and building people's backgrounds and reader affinity with them. There's plenty of action and some great events which are (to those who've already read Brown) now-familiar action capers with some fast changes and lots of near-misses. Plenty of fun there and it keeps you hooked.

The bit where it fell down for me was the ending, where I felt he had one eye on the action-adventure Hollywood adaption. It just seemed a bit too formulaic and there wasn't the depth. You could see what was coming - and the main bit of world-saving 'brilliance' of a genius codebreaker, well, I got it straight away, and the NSA don't want me!
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39 of 45 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Debut 9 Aug 2004
By Scottish Dave VINE VOICE
Format:Paperback
I bought this, Dan Brown's first novel, on the strength of reading The Da Vinci Code. It's not as strong or as indepth as The Da Vinci Code but nevertheless I found it an excellent read.
It centres around code breaking and computing - there is no art history or religion in sight this time. Originally published in 1998 the computing and technology side of the book will no doubt date with time but six years on it is not too dated although I am sure experts will no doubt pick holes in some of it.
The book centres around a couple searching for a key for a newly developed code. The woman, and main character, is in her place of work, a highly secure NSA building dedicated to code breaking. Her partner is in Europe tracking down a second copy of the key which is held inside a ring.
The book is fast paced and I read it within 24 hours. I found it thoroughly ejoyable and although some of the story was a bit predictable there were enough twists to it to make it page turner.
It's not as good as The Da Vinci code but it brought to me a similar excitement when reading it. A great debut 9/10.
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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Not as bad a recent reviews would lead you to believe 28 Nov 2004
By Amazon Customer
Format:Paperback
Most people will be reading this book because they read The Da Vinci code, liked it, and thought they would try the other Dan Brown novels - that's what I did. Of all 4 books he's written I have to admit that this is not as good as the other 3 (my favorite being Deception Point), however that doesn't make it a bad book. I think it suffers because the Da Vinci Code has been so successful that everyone expects this to be on the same level. It's still good though and despite what a number of other reviewers have said, I'm glad I read it.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable but flawed thriller 20 Dec 2005
By Sarah J. Marquis
Format:Paperback
Another pulp fiction thriller that gallops along at a good pace. It's somewhat far fetched and you find yourself a bit lost in who the crooks are, but it's still quite enjoyable for all that. This is better than the Da Vinci Code, possibly because it hasn't spawned a spin off industry (now there's a relief). It's definitely another commuter read.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Not Dan Brown's best 4 Dec 2004
By "ianlima"
Format:Paperback
Of Dan Brown's four books this is the one I liked least. If it had been the first one I had read I doubt I would have read any more which would have been a pity. Although I liked the ending I found the plot in Spain becoming more and more implausible and the plot in the USA being computer related needed a list of technical terms for the non-mathematical e.g. algorithm.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Not up to the standard of the DaVinci Code 2 Nov 2004
By S. Williamson
Format:Paperback|Verified Purchase
If you've read the DaVinci code, don't expect this one to live up to the same standard. The plot is pretty silly and although its worth a read (with the usual amount of action and plot twists), you'd be better served with either the DaVinci code or Angels and Demons.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Good, not great 24 Oct 2004
By S. Mazumder
Format:Paperback
'Digital Fortress' is Dan Brown's first book, and it happens to be the last one of his that I've read. It's clear to see that he got better the more he wrote, particularly with 'Angels and Demons' and the 'Da Vinci Code'. But that's not to say that Digital Fortress isn't enjoyable.
In this novel we follow Susan Fletcher, who is the NSA's leading cryptologist, and the whole book takes place inside just one day. In it, Fletcher is taken through a whirlwind of conspiracies and secrets involving the US government's intelligence, in particular their ability to read anyone's email. The adventure is business and personal for Fletcher, as her fiancee is brought into the equation as well. This all makes for an entertaining read. So, certainly worth looking at, but by far Dan Brown's best.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars digital fortress 30 Sep 2004
By R A WILLIAMS
Format:Paperback
Although this book had a lot of twists and spins there became a point where the twists became obvious and at times laboured. Despite this i liked this book because it consisted of plenty of action conveyed through an easy writing style. It seemed to be the type of book which is excellent to kill time with and enjoy however it would not leave you with anything to ponder afterwards.
Pretty cool, ideal if you are by a pool trying to tan yourself on a lounger.
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3.0 out of 5 stars It's okay, but no more than okay
This was the final Dan Brown book I had to read, having worked my way through the others, and I was looking forward to it, because it had been recommended to me. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Jackie Brown
2.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable...
A book about computers by an author who appears to know very little about computers. If you know very little about computers you may enjoy it, but if not it may grate a fair bit.
Published 16 days ago by Mr. S.Young
5.0 out of 5 stars great read
I loved this book. If you haven't read it and are contemplating buying it then don't hesitate, but it now, you won't ever be able to put it down.
Published 16 days ago by Kate Stoke-on-Trent
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast moving romp
I enjoyed this typical Dan Brown book. Chapters are really short which is good if you tend to dip in and out. good plot twists as usual
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Published 1 month ago by Mrs. B. A. B. Ladd
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Nicely paced book with one or two expected twists and others that I did not expect put a nice read
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Great story, plot full, of twists, all the characters very good in their roles, I reccomend it to all prospective readers
Published 1 month ago by Andreas Charopoulos
4.0 out of 5 stars Just what I Ordered
As I have not read it yet I cannot give any feedback but if it is up to Dan Brown's usual standard I am sure I will be More Than Pleased.
Published 1 month ago by Mr MELVYN Nunns
5.0 out of 5 stars Another brilliant book by Dan Brown I literally couldn't down, with...
A great book choice for Dan Brown fans.
it would appeal to anyone who loves being on the edge of their seat not being able to put this book down.
Brilliant.
Published 2 months ago by Sand63
2.0 out of 5 stars Ok ish!
Less sophisticated than the other/later books and I found a couple of the characters a bit clichéd. Also some rather unfair characterisation of the Spanish.
Published 2 months ago by D. T. Atherton
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