This week, Michael Popple highlights major new releases from three of the world’s most famous authors. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com 

The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown

Bantam, $55.00

Robert Langdon returns for another elaborate adventure, this time in the enchanting city of Prague. Accompanying celebrated academic Katherine Solomon on a lecture tour, Langdon finds his life spiralling out of control when Katherine disappears in mysterious circumstances. To find her, Langdon must decipher thousands of years of occult lore and secrets while trying to survive a dark conspiracy threatening all human consciousness. The legendary Dan Brown masterfully brings back his iconic protagonist in this complex thriller. Blending historical mystery with thrilling excitement, all to the stunning backdrop of Prague, this is an amazing book that comes highly recommended.

The Witcher: Crossroads of Ravens by Andrzej Sapkowski

Gollancz, $34.99

Years before he became a legend, Geralt of Rivia was just a freshly graduated witcher, quick to find trouble. Taken under the wing of veteran witcher Preston Holt, he soon learns the true complexities of fighting monsters for coin. However, Geralt also finds himself facing the dark history of his order and must decide whether to continue as a hero or become a true monster. Return to the world of The Witcher with this addictive, soon-to-be-released novel. An excellent prequel to Sapkowski’s classic fantasy series, Crossroads of Ravens is a highly enjoyable, must-read entry for all fans of the franchise.

End Game by Jeffrey Archer

Harper Collins, $45.00

London, 2012. The world is watching as Britain hosts the Olympic Games. However, shadowy forces seek to sabotage the entire event, and it falls to Commander William Warwick and his crack team to ensure the safety and security of the Olympics. But as Warwick tries to unwrap this new conspiracy, he must also contend with his bitter rival in a final game of cat and mouse. Jeffrey Archer concludes his long-running William Warwick series on a true high. Featuring an outstanding story cleverly tied into the London Olympics, End Game is an impressive novel that brings everything to a fitting end.