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The Silence of the Lambs

by Thomas Harris (1988)

About this book

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. The novel won the 1988 Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel. The novel also won the 1989 Anthony Award for Best Novel. It was nominated for the 1989 World Fantasy Award. ---------- Also contained in: - Red Dragon / The Silence of the Lambs

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraLate 20th Century
Protagonist / CoreNotable Characters

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