He asks his father to make him as the sacrifice. Zachary Solomon supposes that it is his fate to lead the forces of evil. Langdon, locked up inside the tank by Mal’akh at that time was, rescued by the CIA.
He wants Langdon to unlock the antediluvian mysteries that will lead him to save his friend Peter. The kidnapper, Zachary Solomon alias Mal’akh, Peter’s son, longs to have the ancient source of power in his hand. These gave Langdon clues to go further and complete his task. There he finds symbolic items together with what looks like a small pyramid. As Langdon analyzes the tattoos on each finger of the hand, it led him to proceed to the capitol’s sub-basement where Peter Solomon’s Masonic Altar was located. It was evident that the kidnapper desires for Langdon’s help in searching for the Mason’s Pyramid and Mason’s word which puzzles the kidnapper. He believes that it’s the Hand of Mysteries. Instead of giving out a lecture, Langdon was startled to see Solomon’s right hand mounted on a stick that is situated in the middle of that particular room. Robert Langdon, the lead character, is scheduled to hold a lecture, and to hand over a package to Peter Solomon, his mentor in the United States Capitol. The story happens in Washington D.C for 12 hours and mainly concentrates on Freemasonry.
The Lost Symbol is brain candy of the best sort-just make sure to set aside time to enjoy your meal.The title “The Lost Symbol” does not really refer to a lost symbol but to a lost word. Skeptical? Imagine how many other thrillers would spawn millions of Google searches for noetic science, superstring theory, and Apotheosis of Washington. Nothing is as it seems in a Robert Langdon novel, and The Lost Symbol itself is no exception-a page-turner to be sure, but Brown also challenges his fans to open their minds to new information. And, as with other Dan Brown books, the pace is relentless, the revelations many, and there is an endless parade of intriguing factoids that will make you feel like you are spending the afternoon with Robert Langdon and the guys from Mythbusters. tourism board: get your "Lost Symbol" tour in order). is as fascinating as Paris or Vatican City (note to the D.C. The setting, unlike other Robert Langdon novels, is stateside, and in Brown's hands Washington D.C. Again, brilliant Harvard professor Robert Langdon finds himself in a predicament that requires his vast knowledge of symbology and superior problem-solving skills to save the day.
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Suffice it to say that as with many series featuring a recurring character, there is a bit of a formula at work (one that fans will love).
To tell too much would ruin the fun of reading this delicious thriller, so you will find no spoilers here. Readers know they are in Dan Brown territory when, by the end of the first chapter, a secret within a secret is revealed. The Lost Symbol begins with an ancient ritual, a shadowy enclave, and of course, a secret. And what a dazzling accomplishment that is, considering that rabid fans and skeptics alike are scrutinizing every word. Brown has mastered the art of blending nail-biting suspense with random arcana (from pop science to religion), and The Lost Symbol is an enthralling mix. Let's start with the question every Dan Brown fan wants answered: Is The Lost Symbol as good as The Da Vinci Code? Simply put, yes.
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