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Red Dragon

The original Hannibal Lecter classic (Hannibal Lecter)
By Thomas Harris
Series: Hannibal Lecter
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Red Dragon by Thomas Harris, a staple in the Crime & Thriller genre, introduces FBI agent Will Graham as he attempts to apprehend a cunning serial killer known as the "Tooth Fairy." With the clock ticking, Graham enlists the help of the incarcerated and enigmatic Dr. Hannibal Lecter to decipher the dark mentality of the murderer. As the investigation unfolds, taunting clues and psychological exchanges heighten the tension and danger.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by intense psychological thrillers and intricate crime mysteries. The story offers a gripping exploration of a chilling hunt for a notorious serial killer, full of suspense and mind-bending twists, perfect for readers who appreciate dark and immersive narratives.

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Red Dragon

Sexual hunger; demonic violence; sinister logic - the lethal components of a deadly formula driving a psychopath in the grip of an unimagin-able delusion; a boastful killer who sends the police tormenting notes; a tortured, torturing monster who finds ultimate pleasure in viciously murdering happy families, and calls himself... The Red Dragon.

The novel that launched Hannibal Lecter.

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The thriller that launched Hannibal Lecter's legacy of evil. Now fans of the new Sky Living TV series Hannibal can read the books that launched a legend.

The legendary thriller that created Dr Hannibal Lecter.

Will Graham was a brilliant profiler of criminals for the FBI - until he suffered terrible injuries in the process of capturing Dr Hannibal 'the Cannibal' Lecter.

Years later, a serial killer nicknamed 'the Tooth Fairy' is massacring entire families each full moon. With the FBI desperate for progress, Will reluctantly agrees to consult. But he soon realises that he alone can't crack the case; he needs the help of the only mind even better than his own at understanding the mentalities of psychopaths.

The mind of Hannibal Lecter.

But Hannibal is playing his own twisted game from the asylum for the criminally insane. Will isn't alone in getting advice from the cannibal. So is the Tooth Fairy—the man haunted by visions of the murderous Red Dragon...

Series: Hannibal Lecter

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Red Dragon by Thomas Harris is praised as a gripping and intricately crafted novel. It is compared favourably to The Godfather, noted for being particularly compelling and well-suited for those with strong nerves. The book offers a chilling and unique reading experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099532934

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 299g

Pages: 432

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Series: Hannibal Lecter Thomas Harris

About the Author

A native of Mississippi, Thomas Harris began his writing career covering crime in the United States and Mexico, and was a reporter and editor for the Associated Press in New York City. His first novel, Black Sunday, was published in 1975, followed by Red Dragon in 1981, The Silence of the Lambs in 1988, Hannibal in 1999, and Hannibal Rising in 2006. All the Hannibal Lecter books have been made into films, most notably starring Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster. A new television series, Hannibal, starring Mads Mikkelsen, Laurence Fishburne and Hugh Dancy will air in 2013.

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