ISBN-13: 9780312995423 ISBN-10: 0312995423 Publisher:St. Martin's Paperbacks Publication Date: 2004 Pages: 384 Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Book Description:
When the NSA's invincible code-breaking machine encounters a mysterious code it cannot break, the agency calls its head cryptographer, Susan Fletcher, a brilliant, beautiful mathematician. What she uncovers sends shock waves through the corridors of power. The NSA is being held hostage--not by guns or bombs -- but by a code so complex that if released would cripple U.S. intelligence. Caught in an accelerating tempest of secrecy and lies, Fletcher battles to save the agency she believes in. Betrayed on all sides, she finds herself fighting not only for her country but for her life, and in the end, for the life of the man she loves.
Excellent thriller! I loved the twists and turns--a real page turner!
Karen H. (KarenILMom) from BATAVIA, IL wrote on 8/6/2007...
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is a bit different from Dan Brown's other books but of a similar theme. It is exciting and suspenseful, and I really enjoyed it.
Susan F. (nolefan) from WINTER HAVEN, FL wrote on 7/23/2007...
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
Very interesting book that makes you think. Dan Brown really knows how to scare you!
Katie K. (Luvsseattle) from SEATTLE, WA wrote on 6/24/2007...
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
Much better than my first Dan Brown read (DaVinci Code)! Writing is decent, there is a fast moving plot with several twists throughout.
Lindsay C. (Lindsay) from SCOTT AFB, IL wrote on 5/13/2007...
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
woo hoo, what a page turner! Fast paced and keept me guessing all the way through. I have recomended this book to many readers!
Scott H. (cinequip) from PORTLAND, OR wrote on 9/3/2007...
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
A surprisingly good thriller. My first Dan Brown read, and now I want to reader The Da Vinci Code. My dughter gave me the book, and at first I was little interested, due to the "Digital" word in the title. Highly recommended.
Robert B. (wiccanmagician) from ROSWELL, GA wrote on 8/22/2007...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
I actually enjoyed this more than the DaVinci Code. Highly recommended for suspense fans.
Adam P. (ajpratt48) from PHILLIPSBURG, NJ wrote on 6/28/2007...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was a good book, but I have actually read better. I did not expect a few of the turns, though.
William B. (LoneReader) from ORTING, WA wrote on 5/16/2008...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Great Read, The action was flowing at a steady rate, All happing in one day. And there was a little twist at the end which was rather unique.
Candice J. (Calliope13) from KYLE, TX wrote on 11/30/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
When the NSA's invincible code-breaking machine encounters a mysterious code it cannot break, the agency calls its head cryptographer, Susan Fletcher, a brilliant and beautiful mathematician. What she uncovers sends shock waves through the corridors of power. The NSA is being held hostage... not by guns or bombs, but by a code so ingeniously complex that if released it would cripple U.S. intelligence. Caught in an accelerating tempest of secrecy and lies, Susan Fletcher battles to save the agency she believes in. Betrayed on all sides, she finds herself fighting not only for her country but also for her life, and in the end, for the life of the man she loves.
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Christy C. (egyptian) from PASCOAG, RI wrote on 7/19/2008...
eh. Was not impressed. I felt is drrraaagggeeedd. Also, the female character...stereotyped much? I feel Dan got pretty sexist when writing her. Not for feminists.
I really enjoyed this book and as this is my third Dan Brown book, I can now say that I truly enjoy his writing style. I love how nearly every chapter is from a different point-of-view (keeps alternating between 3-4 main characters/plot situations). There are tons of twists and JUST when you think you know what's going to happen, BAM... he changes it on you! I also love how Dan Brown fleshes out the characters and how even a one page minor character will get a back-story. It makes the characters seem more realistic and that they exist for a purpose. I would highly recommend this book.
Andrew N. (drewbster) from SANTA MONICA, CA wrote on 5/16/2008...
I checked the box by mistake, now I can't undo it. I didn't read this. After reading 'The DaVinci Code' I lost interest in Dan Brown. He's like eating a huge bar of chocolate, then getting sick. After that you stay away from chocolate. Same goes for Anne Rice.
Glenda D. (ggid) from ESCONDIDO, CA wrote on 7/25/2007...
When the NSA's invincible code-breaking machine encounters a mysterious code it cannot break, the agency calls its head cryptographer, Susan Fletcher, a brilliant and beautiful mathematician. What she uncovers sends shock waves through the corridors of power. The NSA is being held hostage..not by guns or bombs, but by a code so ingeniously complex that if released it would cripple U.S. intelligence. Caught in an accelerating tempest of secrecy and lies, Susan Fletcher battles to save the agency she believes in. Betrayed on all sides, she finds herself fighting not only for her country but also for her life, and in the end, for the life of the man she loves.
Hollie B. from CUYAHOGA FLS, OH wrote on 5/13/2007...
When the NSA's invincible code-breaking machine encounters a mysterious code it cannot break, the agency calls its head cryptographer, Susan Fletcher, a brilliant and beautiful mathematician. What she uncovers sends shock waves through the corridors of power. The NSA is being held hostage...not by guns or bombs, but by a code so ingeniously complex that if released it would cripple U.S. intelligence. Caught in an accelerating tempest of secrecy and lies, Susan Flethcher battles to save the agency she believes in . Betrayed on all sides, she finds herself fighting not only for her country but also for her life, and in the end, for the life of the man she loves.
One of the first Dan Brown novels I have ever read, and I have to say that I love his writing. This book is very suspenseful from beginning to end and hard to put down.
Tabetha G. (Tabetha) from CRP CHRISTI, TX wrote on 3/31/2007...
When NSA's invinvible code breaking machine envounters a mysterious code it cannot break, the agency calls its head cryotographer, Susan Fletcher. What she uncovers sends shock waves thru the corriders of power. The NSA is being held hostage by a code so ingeniously complex, that if released it would cripple U.S. intelligence.
Beverly F. from CLYDE, OH wrote on 3/31/2007...
NSA's invicible code-breaking machine encounters a mysterious code it cannot break and one that would cripple U.S. intelligence. Head cryptographer, Susan Fletcher, is called in and battles to save the agency and the U.S., as well as her own life and the life of the man she loves.
Deborah A. from LAKE ELSINORE, CA wrote on 3/25/2007...
An intelligent beach read.
Barbara H. (barbaralois) from POMPANO BEACH, FL wrote on 3/23/2007...
When the code-breaking machine at NSA finds a code it cannot break the head cryptographer. What she uncovers send out shockwaves.Can she save the Country?
Chuck M. (mattsen) from MAHNOMEN, MN wrote on 3/21/2007...
A great thriller by the author of The Da Vinci Code