THE PEAK OF CREATIVITY OF THE GREATEST MASTER OF THE GENRE.

THE SECOND NOVEL ABOUT HANNIBAL LECTER.

One of the most iconic thrillers of the 20th century. Its sensational film adaptation with Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster won five Oscars.

A young FBI cadet will have to face evil incarnate – Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Each of them plays their own game to achieve their goals. Who will outsmart the other in this battle?

“The hypnotic figure of Dr. Hannibal Lecter – the iconic antihero of modern literature – rises from the pages of the novel in full growth.” — Publishers Weekly

'A textbook example of suspense, an absolute masterpiece that builds seamlessly to its climax... Harris may be the finest writer working in the genre today.' — The Washington Post

'Every Thomas Harris novel is a polished perfection.' — The Times

'No one has ever illuminated the darkness in people's souls more thoroughly and objectively than Thomas Harris. And perhaps no one ever will.' — The Washington Post

'For the last two decades of the 19th century, Conan Doyle and his Sherlock Holmes dominated the detective genre. A century later, Thomas Harris reached the same heights.' — The Guardian

'Reading a Harris novel is like slowly running your hand over cool silk.' — Stephen King

'An incredible talent.' — Ian Rankin