The Silence of the Lambs

Psychological Horror

The Silence of the Lambs is a psychological horror novel by Thomas Harris. First published in 1988, it is the sequel to Harris’s 1981 novel Red Dragon. Both novels feature the cannibalistic serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter, this time pitted against FBI Special Agent Clarice Starling. Its film adaptation directed by Jonathan Demme was released in 1991 to widespread critical acclaim and box office success.

Author

Thomas Harris

Publication Year

1988

Publisher

St. Martin’s Press

Pages

338

Where to Purchase

Amazon

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