A serial murderer known only by a grotesquely apt nickname—Buffalo Bill—is stalking women. He has a purpose, but no one can fathom it, for the bodies are discovered in different states. Clarice Starling, a young trainee at the FBI Academy, is surprised to be summoned by Jack Crawford, chief of the Bureau’s Behavioral Science section. Her assignment: to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter—Hannibal the Cannibal—who is kept under close watch in the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane.
Dr. Lecter is a former psychiatrist with a grisly history, unusual tastes, and an intense curiosity about the darker corners of the mind. His intimate understanding of the killer and of Clarice herself form the core of “The Silence of the Lambs”—an ingenious, masterfully written book and an unforgettable classic of suspense fiction.
THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
Thomas Harris
(1988)
Narrated by: Frank Muller
Reading THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS was a delightful experience. I’m so glad I finally read the book that inspired one of my favorite movies of all time.
THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS stars Clarice Starling, a student at the FBI academy. Clarice is smart, a little naïve, and extremely empathetic. She is sent on a fascinating assignment to interview the notorious serial killer, Hannibal the Cannibal.
When I was a bit younger, maybe older than I’d like to admit, I wanted to do exactly what Clarice Starling does in THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS.
I wanted to hunt serial killers.
Time has moved on and my dreams have changed, but I am still connected to the vision I once had. Now I write reviews about books that star characters who hunt down serial killers and I couldn’t be happier.
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS is well-written, thoughtful, and human-smart. It was a pleasure to read. Reading it felt like you were getting a backstage pass and filling in all the areas where I might have had questions or wanted further explanation.
If you are a fan of the movie or of the genre, I recommend you pick up this series if you haven’t already.
THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS…⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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