Robert Langdon-thriller: Änglar och demoner

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An ancient secret brotherhood resurfaces with a devastating weapon aimed at an unthinkable target. When Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is called to a Swiss research facility to investigate a mysterious symbol found on a murdered physicist, he uncovers the shocking return of the Illuminati, the most powerful underground organization in history. Their vendetta against the Catholic Church intensifies as the Vatican's holy conclave approaches. A messenger from the Illuminati reveals that he has planted an unstoppable time bomb in Vatican City, triggering a countdown. Langdon travels to Rome, teaming up with the enigmatic Italian scientist Vittoria Vetra to help the Vatican avert disaster. Together, they embark on a frantic search through sealed crypts, perilous catacombs, and deserted cathedrals, following a 400-year-old trail of ancient symbols leading to a long-forgotten Illuminati lair. This secret location holds the key to the Vatican's survival. As the narrative unfolds, the explosive international thriller explores the conflict between science and religion, revealing enlightening truths and dark secrets in a race against time.