In a race against time, Robert Langdon, a Harvard symbologist, is swept into a whirlwind of intrigue and conspiracy in the heart of the Vatican City. After receiving a call from the Swiss Research Center for Energy, he discovers that an ancient enemy, the Illuminati, has resurfaced with a horrific plan: to steal a powerful antimatter bomb and use it to sow chaos during the election of the new pope.
Accompanied by the enigmatic scientist Vittoria Vetra, Langdon must decipher a series of clues hidden in the art and history of the Vatican to locate the bomb before it’s too late. The tension escalates when the cardinals, on their way to the conclave, become the victims of a series of brutal murders, each connected to the clues that Langdon and Vetra must follow.
As the clock ticks down, the distance between faith and science becomes increasingly blurred. The two protagonists are not only racing against time but also against dark forces that threaten to unleash horror in Rome. Each revelation about the secret history of the Illuminati and their hatred for the Catholic Church deepens the mystery, forcing Langdon to confront not only his intellect but also his own faith. In a journey filled with unexpected twists and surprises, they must uncover the truth before it’s too late, facing imminent danger that could trigger a global catastrophe.