Thomas Harris is the author of five novels and is perhaps best known for his character Hannibal Lecter. All of his books have been made into films, including most notably the multiple Oscar winner, The Silence of the Lambs. Harris began his writing career covering crime in the United States and Mexico, and was a reporter and editor at the Associated Press in New York.

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Thomas Harris is the author of five novels and is perhaps best known for his character Hannibal Lecter. All of his books have been made into films, including most notably the multiple Oscar winner, The Silence of the Lambs. Harris began his writing career covering crime in the United States and Mexico, and was a reporter and editor at the Associated Press in New York.

"An absolute holiday must. Quite simply this is the best-written thriller to dominate the market in years" The Times "It has been worth the wait - Look no further for the chiller of the year" The Times "Outstanding" Observer "A gut-churning, nail-biting, skin-churning triumph - addictive on every level" Express "A masterpiece ... chillingly brilliant" Observer