The massive success of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code (25 million copies sold worldwide) has readers eagerly awaiting his next novel, The Solomon Key. Now, using hints and clues left by Brown in interviews, on his website, and on the cover of The Da Vinci Code, Greg Taylor takes readers on an unprecedented tour of the new book before it is even released. The Guide to Dan Brown's The Solomon Key explores the topics likely to be included in Brown's upcoming bestseller - including the Founding Fathers, Freemasonry, the 'Skull and Bones' secret society at Yale University - to give you a better understanding of the history and facts behind Brown's research. Maps of Washington, D.C. and a discussion of notable landmarks also acquaint the reader with the setting for the next Robert Langdon thriller. With no plot spoilers, this is an essential primer for anyone planning to read Dan Brown's next book. Make sure you read this book before you buy The Solomon Key! The controversial storyline of The Da Vinci Code has catalysed a re-evaluation of the 'history 'which many of us were taught in school. Dan Brown's next book, The Solomon Key, is set to act in the same manner upon the history of the United States - outlining the Masonic ideals behind the founding of the nation, and which may still have an influence today through powerful secret societies like 'Skull and Bones'.