Dan Brown
Dan Brown is a bestselling author known for his controversial thriller novels, particularly The Da Vinci Code.
Born to a mathematics teacher and church organist, Brown developed an interest in the interplay between science and religion.
He graduated from Amherst College and taught English at Phillips Exeter Academy before pursuing writing full-time.
Brown's novels, published in 56 languages with over 200 million copies in print, often explore themes of cryptography, art, and religious history.
TIME Magazine named him one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2005, crediting him with revitalizing the publishing industry and sparking public interest in various historical and religious topics.
Brown lives in New England and continues to write bestselling novels.
