The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
In this gripping psychological thriller, a young FBI trainee is enlisted to interview an incarcerated and manipulative cannibalistic serial killer to gain insight into the mind of another active serial murderer. The trainee must navigate a complex game of cat and mouse, using her own wits and the killer's insights to understand and anticipate the criminal's moves before he strikes again. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she confronts not only the horrors of the criminal mind but also the darkness within her own past, leading to a tense and chilling confrontation.
The 699th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1988
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 350-450
- Words
- 110,942
- Original Language
- English
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- 1st on Top 100 Killer Thrillers (NPR)
- 9th on Tozai Mystery Best 100 (2012 Revision) (Shūkan Bunshun (Japanese Newspaper))
- 16th on The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time (Mystery Writers of America)
- 1190th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 100 Best Crime Novels and Thrillers since 1945 (The Times)
- The 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time (Time)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))