![]() The computer tries to decode an encrypted algorithm, called Digital Fortress that is written by NSA’s ex-employee, Ensei Tankado, who abruptly dies in Spain and loses his ring containing the password. The head cryptographer and protagonist, Susan Fletcher works in the National Security Agency and is caught in an array of strenuous circumstances when their decoding super computer TRANSLTR is seized in a loop. The story revolves around an endless premise of codes, cryptography, and computers. The year 1998 consisted of global technological advancements, and writing a techno-thriller in that era was eloquently profound and a milestone for any writer. ![]() Nevertheless, it’s an interesting read given the year it was released in. Although being Dan Brown’s debut novel, ‘Digital Fortress’ does not really shine under the spotlight as compared to his other books, and hence is less sought after. ![]()
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