What are some popular secret society novels?

Another one could be 'The Rites and Wrongs of Janice Wills' which also touches on the idea of secret societies within a college setting. It explores the main character's experiences as she navigates through the mysteries and politics of such a society.

A really good secret society novel is 'The Illuminatus! Trilogy' by Robert Shea and Robert Anton Wilson. It's a wild and complex exploration of conspiracy theories and secret societies. 'The Rule of Four' by Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomason is also great. It weaves together a modern-day mystery with a historical secret society. And don't forget 'The Lost Symbol' by Dan Brown, which continues the adventures related to secret societies that started in 'The Da Vinci Code'.

Another story is that they are a group of extremely wealthy and powerful individuals who hand - pick new members from among the elite. These new members are supposed to be inducted into a world of secret knowledge and power, and are then expected to contribute to the Illuminati's goals, whatever those may be, according to the stories.

The theme of elitism often shows up. Secret societies in these novels are usually made up of an elite group of people who think they are superior and have a special mission. In 'The Illuminatus! Trilogy', the Illuminati are portrayed as an elite group with far - reaching plans. Another common theme is the clash between the secret society and the outside world, as their goals and values often conflict with mainstream society.

One interesting secret society story is about the Freemasons. They have a long history filled with symbols and rituals. Their meetings are private, and they are said to have influenced various historical events. Some believe they hold ancient knowledge passed down through generations.

One popular secret history novel is 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown. It delves into hidden secrets within the Catholic Church and art history. Another is 'Umberto Eco's 'Foucault's Pendulum', which weaves a complex tale of secret societies and esoteric knowledge. And 'The Name of the Rose' by Eco as well, with its exploration of a medieval monastery's secrets.

One popular 'secret mystery novel' is 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown. It's full of secrets and mysteries within the world of art and religious history.

One popular 'dirty secret novel' could be 'Fifty Shades of Grey'. It's known for its exploration of a rather complex and somewhat taboo relationship. Another might be 'Lolita', which delves into a very controversial relationship. However, these novels often stir up a great deal of debate due to their themes.

One popular secret service novel is 'The Bourne Identity'. It follows Jason Bourne, a man with amnesia who discovers he has skills related to the secret service. Another is 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy', which is full of espionage and secret service intrigue in a Cold War setting. Also, 'Alias Grace' has elements of mystery and the secret service as it delves into a historical crime mystery.

One popular'secret child novel' could be 'The Forgotten Daughter'. In this type of novels, there is often a plot where a child's existence has been hidden or kept secret for some reason, like family secrets or misunderstandings. Another one might be 'The Hidden Heir' which usually involves a story of a child who is the heir to something but their identity has been concealed.