Best Books Like Dan Brown (2026): Five Thrillers Compared

The best books like Dan Brown mix art, history and a race against time. We compared five thrillers by series, publication date and what each listing states, so you can find the next page-turner after Robert Langdon.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	The Secret of Secrets	9.8/10	Buy on Amazon
2	The Collector by Silva	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
3	Sacred Weapon by Roberts	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
4	Genetic World by Easterling	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
5	The Lost Page by Morris	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon

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The Secret of Secrets

Dan Brown·9.8/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

Dan Brown's newest Langdon thriller, Book 6 of 6, set in Prague with codes and symbols.

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Pros

• Newest Langdon novel, September 2025
• Codes and symbols in Prague
• Da Vinci Code tradition

Cons

• Book 6: rewards series readers most
• Dense plot may challenge casual readers
• Long-running series may intimidate newcomers

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The Collector by Silva

Daniel Silva·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A Gabriel Allon thriller about a stolen Vermeer and a conspiracy, book 23 of the series.

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Pros

• Gabriel Allon series, book 23
• Art theft and espionage
• 2023 publication

Cons

• Book 23, late in series
• No page count stated
• No reading age stated

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Sacred Weapon by Roberts

M.C. Roberts·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A Tom Wagner adventure with relic theft across Europe, book 1 of the series.

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Pros

• Book 1, series start
• Dan Brown comparison stated
• Relic theft plot

Cons

• No page count stated
• Debut author per reviews
• No reading age stated

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Genetic World by Easterling

Todd Easterling·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A thriller mixing genetics, ancient religions and theme parks, over 440,000 words.

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Pros

• 440,000 words stated
• Dan Brown comparison stated
• Genetics and history blend

Cons

• Very long at 440,000 words
• No series stated
• No page count stated

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The Lost Page by Morris

Joe Edd Morris·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

An archaeological thriller about a lost gospel scroll, 257 pages.

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Pros

• 257 pages stated
• Archaeological thriller
• 2021 publication

Cons

• Shorter at 257 pages
• No series stated
• Lesser-known author

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Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 22 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit for Dan Brown readers, contents and edition, value, and the listed format where stated. The Daniel Silva leads on series depth; the Roberts and Easterling list Dan Brown comparisons directly. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best books like Dan Brown

Art and history thrillers

The Silva follows an art restorer hunting a stolen Vermeer; the Roberts follows relic theft across Europe; the Easterling mixes ancient religions with genetics. All three list the Dan Brown-style blend of history and conspiracy in their descriptions.

Series vs standalone

The Silva is book 23 of the Gabriel Allon series; the Roberts is book 1 of the Tom Wagner series; the Dan Brown is book 6 of Robert Langdon. The Morris and Easterling appear to be standalones per the listings. Starting at book 1 is easier; the listings do not say if later books stand alone.

Length

The Morris lists 257 pages. The Easterling lists over 440,000 words (about 4 times most novels, per the listing). The others do not state page counts in the extracted data.

Before you buy

• Check if the book is part of a series and which number, per the listing.
• The Silva and Roberts list art theft and relics; the Easterling lists genetics and religion.
• Publication dates range from 2020 to 2023; the listings do not state if newer editions exist.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is most like Robert Langdon?

The Roberts listing explicitly names Dan Brown’s Robert Langdon as a comparison, with short chapters and historical locations. The Easterling also names The Da Vinci Code directly.

Are these part of series?

The Silva (book 23), Roberts (book 1) and Dan Brown (book 6) list series numbers. The Morris and Easterling do not list series in the data.

Which is the longest?

The Easterling lists over 440,000 words. The Morris lists 257 pages. The others do not state length.

Still deciding? Our top pickThe Secret of Secrets

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