In this extraordinary tale — which preceded “The Silence of the Lambs” and “Hannibal”, Harris introduced the unforgettable character Dr. Hannibal Lecter. And in it, Will Graham – the FBI man who hunted Lecter down – risks his sanity and his life to duel a killer called The Red Dragon.

          In the realm of psychological suspense, Thomas Harris stands alone. Exploring both the nature of human evil and the nerve-racking anatomy of forensic investigation, Harris unleashes a frightening vision of the dark side of our well-lighted world.