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Book Review of Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter, Bk 1)

Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter, Bk 1)
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In the realm of psychological suspense, Thomas Harris stands alone. Exploring both the nature of human evil and the nerve-racking anatomy of a forensic investigation, Harris unleashes a frightening vision of the dark side of our well-lighted world. In this extraordinary novel, which preceded The Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal, Harris introduced the unforgettable character, Dr Hannibal Lecter. And in it, Will Gram, The FBI man who hunted Lecter down, risks his sanity and his life to duel a killer called the Red Dragon..