Hannibal Lecter, one of the most iconic villains of all time, has astounded generations of readers with his intelligence and cruelty. Adapted for films and television series, the story of the cannibalistic psychiatrist has become a staple for books and thrillers. This box set brings together Red Dragon , The Silence of the Lambs , and Hannibal , the three main volumes of this globally successful character created by Thomas Harris.
Red Dragon (376 pages)
While working as an FBI agent, Will Graham managed to gather enough evidence to convict the cannibal Hannibal Lecter. After the episode, he decided to move to Florida with his family, but his peaceful days are interrupted when a former boss asks him to investigate a series of mysterious murders. Graham begins following the clues of the ruthless criminal known as the Tooth Fairy. He soon realizes that to capture him, he will need to understand the killer's twisted mind, confront his own ghosts, and seek help from Dr. Lecter, which could have disastrous consequences.
Red Dragon , published in 1981, which became world famous after its film adaptation in 2002, was the novel that introduced one of the most iconic villains in history: Hannibal Lecter.
The Silence of the Lambs (360 pages)
Five women are brutally murdered in different locations across the United States. To track down the murderous killer, young FBI agent Clarice Starling interviews the cunning psychiatrist Hannibal Lecter, whose psychopathic mind is dangerously turned toward crime. By following the clues provided by Dr. Lecter, Clarice becomes entangled in a surprising and terrifying web of death.
Published in 1988, The Silence of the Lambs was adapted for the cinema in 1991. The film, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster, won five Oscars.
Hannibal (472 pages)
A sequel to The Silence of the Lambs , Hannibal follows Clarice Starling, an FBI agent who successfully stopped the killer Jame Gumb with the help of Hannibal Lecter—a highly intelligent psychopath known for devouring his victims. Seven years after Lecter's escape from prison, Clarice's FBI career is on the verge of collapse. Meanwhile, Hannibal goes from hunter to hunted when he's pursued by a man who survived his attack. During this deadly game, the paths of Clarice Starling and Hannibal Lecter cross again.
Published in 1999 and adapted for the cinema in 2001, this is a terrifying and shocking classic for readers who like to be surprised.
