New Dan Brown Novel Overview
The new Dan Brown novel is titled "Wild Symphony," a departure from his usual thriller format into a children's musical picture book. It was published by Doubleday, an imprint of Penguin Random House, and is available in hardcover, audiobook, and companion app formats. The book is designed to be read alongside a free mobile app that plays original music by Dan Brown as each page is scanned.
Wild Symphony follows a young musician named Maestro Mouse who visits different animals and discovers unique talents. Each animal character is paired with a musical score accessible through the companion app. The project combines storytelling, illustration by Susan Batori, and original orchestral music, marking a new creative direction for the author known for adult fiction.
Release Date, Publisher, and Availability
Wild Symphony was released on September 1, 2023, in hardcover and digital editions. The audiobook version is narrated by a full cast including the author, with orchestral music integrated into the listening experience. The companion app is available on iOS and Android, and the book is sold through major retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.org.
The publisher is Doubleday, a division of Penguin Random House, which handles distribution in the United States and international markets. The book has been listed on bestseller lists and is available in multiple languages. Retail pricing for the hardcover edition is set at $18.99, while the app is free to download with optional in-app purchases for additional musical content.
Author Background and Previous Works
Dan Brown is the author of bestselling adult novels including The Da Vinci Code, Angels & Demons, Inferno, and Origin. His books have sold over 250 million copies worldwide and have been translated into more than 50 languages. The author is known for blending art, history, science, and symbology into fast-paced narratives set in real-world locations.
Before Wild Symphony, Brown released Origin in 2017, which explored themes of artificial intelligence and the origins of life. That novel reached number one on the New York Times bestseller list and was adapted into a film starring Tom Hanks. Wild Symphony represents his first major project outside of adult fiction, targeting a younger audience while maintaining his signature visual and musical storytelling elements.