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“Silence Can Mock.”
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The Silence of the Lambs Summary
Thomas Harris’ The Silence of the Lambs book is a tale of an FBI officer, Clarice Starling, who is investigating the case of a serial killer, Buffalo Bill. The serial killer abducts women and later, their bodies are found in different states. Now, in order to solve the quest, Clarice Starling has to think like a killer and the apt person to help her in her investigation is Dr Hannibal Lecter, who himself is in the custody of Baltimore State Hospital for murder & cannibalism.
The Silence of the Lambs series proceeds with Clarice Starling interviewing Hannibal Lecter and both of them trying to study the deep corners of each other’s mind. This brilliantly penned suspense thriller is one of the best horror books you’ll ever get to read. It is one of the Thomas Harris books that will occupy your mind and will enliven your experiences.
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Why You Must Read The Silence of the Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs book is hands down a nail-biting and stupefying psychological horror story that will keep you engrossed in it. It is a dark tale of crime, murder and FBI investigation and hence, will create the perfect suspense and will send chills down your spine with the extremely well put storyline. Thomas Harris books are known for the wondrous effects they have on the readers and this book just takes the mark a notch higher.
Starting from the crime scenes to the investigation and finding out who the serial killer is, you won’t find a single moment to put down the book. The entire Silence of the Lambs series will entertain the ones who love mystery, suspense, thriller & horror fiction genres. It is a must-read for ones who want their book reading times to be as enthralling as ever.
About The Silence of the Lambs Author: Thomas Harris
Thomas Harris is an American author who is mostly known for his psychological horror series, the Hannibal Lecter. His suspense novels are what critics and readers rave about. The Silence of the Lambs book is one of the best horror books he’s authored. All of the Thomas Harris books have been adapted into movies, but The Silence of the Lambs has received critical acclaim and has won Academy Awards or the Oscars in most of the categories.
Thomas Harris has majored in English, worked for a local newspaper and has always been a bookish, inclined towards literature. His works, including The Silence of the Lambs, like the Red Dragon, Hannibal and Hannibal Rising show how wonderfully he can play with words to create thrill and suspense effortlessly.
Novels in The Silence of the Lambs Series
The Silence of the Lambs book belongs to the Hannibal Lecter Series by Thomas Harris. It is the book two of the series. The other Thomas Harris books in this series include:
Best Horror Books | Novels
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Title |
Year |
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| 1 | Swan Song | 1987 | 4.3 |
| 2 | Entropy in Bloom | 2017 | 4.2 |
| 3 | It | 1986 | 4.2 |
| 4 | Misery | 1987 | 4.1 |
| 5 | NOS4A2 | 2013 | 4.1 |
| 6 | Doctor Sleep | 2013 | 4.1 |
| 7 | Bird Box | 2014 | 4 |
| 8 | Salem’s Lot | 1975 | 4 |
| 9 | The Terror | 2007 | 4 |
| 10 | Carrion Comfort | 1989 | 3.9 |
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