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A serial killer is on the loose who murders whole families. The only hope of stopping him rests in the hands of two men...a detective who can put himself in the mind of a killer and a serial-killing cannibal who he locked away. This is the first appearance of Hannibal Lecter and it's a good one! This book got me into suspense thrillers and it's still one of the best. It's hard to put this book down.
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Kept you captivated the whole time! It was a well written book with an interesting plot.
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WOW---This was a very Creepy??? Scarey??? Lets lock the doors and turn on all the lights read. The book is so much better than the movie. This book is the one written before the Silence Of The Lambs,so this is where you are actually introduced to Hannibal Lecter.
Very interesting story, several surprises...
Scarey, scarey, SCAREY! I'm not into Horror, but Harris grabs you and just doesn't let go. This is not one for the faint of heart. (The movie did justice to the book, by the way.)
I originally read this book back in the '80s and loved it. I recently purchased this paperback to read it again. I still love it. If you like suspense thrillers, try this book.
The Red Dragon is a groundbreaking psychological study of the serial killer and all the madness that this implies.
This is the first story where Hannibal Lecter is introduced. An FBI man asks for Hannibal's help catching a psychotic killer that calls himself the Red Dragon. The dragon is gruesome and scary and deranged. Great book!
Hannibal Lecter!! Need I say more. This is the prequel to Silence of the Lambs. If you like this kinda of stuff, it's good.
This is a good book for fans of the hannibal lector series---it precedes the silence of the lambs and Hannibal (both good books too). A little gruesome and graphic but a great thriller.
This was a great and very scary book. I could not put it down.
It was a very gripping mystery and suspense story. In some ways better than The Silence of the Lambs.
Meet Hannibal Lecter , from same author of Silence of the lambs
Introduces us to Hannibal Lecter and to a case of other creepy characters. Great character development for the hero.
This book is a great read. We are introduced to Hannibel Lecter in this book and follow the characters through the book to a gripping conclusion that will follow you into your dreams for days afterwards.
In the realm of psychological suspense, Thomas Harris stands alone. Exploring both the nature of human evil and the nerve-racking anatomhy of forensic investigation, Harris unleashes a frightening vision of the dark side of our well-lighted world. In this extraordinary novel, 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 Lector down-risks his sanity and his life to dual a killer called the.. Red Dragon.
Very good !
The prequel to 'Silence of the Lambs' introduces us to Dr Hannibal Lecter
This one will make you lock your doors and look over your shoulder if ya have the nerve to leave your house ever again.
such a great book..couldnt put it down at all
Lying on a cot in his cell with Alexandre Dumas's Le Grand Dictionnaire de Cuisine open on his chest, Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter makes his debut in this legendary horror novel, which is even better than its sequel, The Silence of the Lambs. As in Silence, the pulse-pounding suspense plot involves a hypersensitive FBI sleuth who consults psycho psychiatrist Lecter for clues to catching a killer on the loose.
The sleuth, Will Graham, actually quit the FBI after nearly getting killed by Lecter while nabbing him, but fear isn't what bugs him about crime busting. It's just too creepy to get inside a killer's twisted mind. But he comes back to stop a madman who's been butchering entire families. The FBI needs Graham's insight, and Graham needs Lecter's genius. But Lecter is a clever fiend, and he manipulates both Graham and the killer at large from his cell.
That killer, Francis Dolarhyde, works in a film lab, where he picks his victims by studying their home movies. He's obsessed with William Blake's bizarre painting The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the Sun, believing there's a red dragon within him, the personification of his demonic drives. Flashbacks to Dolarhyde's terrifying childhood and superb stream-of-consciousness prose get us right there inside his head. When Dolarhyde does weird things, we understand why. We sympathize when the voice of the cruel dead grandma who raised and crazed him urges him to mayhem--she's way scarier than that old bat in Psycho. When he falls in love with a blind girl at the lab, we hope he doesn't give in to Grandma's violent advice.
This book is awesomely detailed, ingeniously plotted, judiciously gory, and fantastically imagined. If you haven't read it, you've never had the creeps. -
The sleuth, Will Graham, actually quit the FBI after nearly getting killed by Lecter while nabbing him, but fear isn't what bugs him about crime busting. It's just too creepy to get inside a killer's twisted mind. But he comes back to stop a madman who's been butchering entire families. The FBI needs Graham's insight, and Graham needs Lecter's genius. But Lecter is a clever fiend, and he manipulates both Graham and the killer at large from his cell.
That killer, Francis Dolarhyde, works in a film lab, where he picks his victims by studying their home movies. He's obsessed with William Blake's bizarre painting The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the Sun, believing there's a red dragon within him, the personification of his demonic drives. Flashbacks to Dolarhyde's terrifying childhood and superb stream-of-consciousness prose get us right there inside his head. When Dolarhyde does weird things, we understand why. We sympathize when the voice of the cruel dead grandma who raised and crazed him urges him to mayhem--she's way scarier than that old bat in Psycho. When he falls in love with a blind girl at the lab, we hope he doesn't give in to Grandma's violent advice.
This book is awesomely detailed, ingeniously plotted, judiciously gory, and fantastically imagined. If you haven't read it, you've never had the creeps. -
Definitely a winner. Suspenseful, intriguing, and a great read for those who enjoyed Silence of the Lambs and other pyschological thrillers.
Pretty good, much better than the movie, but it's no Silence of the Lambs.
OH, this book is thrilling and freaky! It will not let you stop reading.
In some ways this is my favorite Lector book. Thomas Harris was the first author to explore. the FBIs research into the minds of serial killers and the resultant profiling - this book is the result. All the rest of the serial killer books followed this one. Harris didn't get everything right, but he got enough right to make a thrilling tale.
Kudos to Thomas Harris!
The debut of Dr. Hannibal Lecter, he of "Silence Of The Lambs",although in a minor role. The major role is another human monster,as bad as Lecter.
Meet Hannibal Lector for the very first time.
-------By the author of SILENCE OF THE LAMBS-------
In the realm of psychological suspense, Thomas Harris stands alone. Exploring both the nature of human evil and the nerve-racking anatomy of a forensic investigation, Harris unleashes a frightening vision of the dark side of our well-lighted world. In this novel, which preceded THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS and HANNIBAL, Harris introduced the unforgettable character Dr. Hannibal Lector. 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 a forensic investigation, Harris unleashes a frightening vision of the dark side of our well-lighted world. In this novel, which preceded THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS and HANNIBAL, Harris introduced the unforgettable character Dr. Hannibal Lector. 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.
Meet a human monster, a tortured being driven by a force he cannot contain, who pleasures in viciously murdering happy families. When you discover how he chooses his victims, you will NEVER feel safe again....
great book, intense read. I wish I'd read it before I saw the movie, though.
Well written and a surprise ending Noone is safe.
This was my favorite of the series very well written I would definatley recommend this book!
Fabulously creepy. Great read.
This book, written by author of Silence of the Lambs, is (I think) just as good, if not better. Highly recommend.
I read this after I saw the movie Silence of the Lambs. It was interesting to see the development of the Hannibal Lector character.
Well, this book is in the Hannibal Lecter trilogy. I didn't like it as much as it didn't focus on Hannibal.
I have really enjoyed reading this book. It started out a little slow but soon it was where I couldn't stop thinking about it or put it down when I was reading it. It is very artful.
I recommend it to any who likes these types of books. I give major stars to this book. I look forward to reading the others.
I recommend it to any who likes these types of books. I give major stars to this book. I look forward to reading the others.
This is the first story of Hannibal Lecter.
like most books, this was much more exciting to read rather then watched as a movie. there are a lot of missed points not mentioned in the movie and the book goes into great detail including the mind of a killer. it really kept my interest from the first page to the last.
A thriller novel that can be slow at times, but is overall entertaining. I would have liked to have a little more content with Hannibal Lecter; he makes short appearances throughout and is a fascinating but underutilized character (in my opinion).
First Hannibal Lecter book, published in 1981, the sequel of which is the novel, The Silence of the Lambs, published in 1988.
I had already seen the movie, so I knew how this would end, but the writing was absolutely gripping. The descriptions are vivid. As my son would say, "cweepy".
This book is scary, much scarier than Silence of the Lambs. Written very well, riveting. And gory.
As for the book itself...excellent. If you enjoyed the others in the Hannibal series you will not be disappointed here. The only complaint I found after reading it was...not enough Hannibal in there. I was actually expecting for him to be a bigger part of things. But was still a fantastic read.
This was a good read. Much better than I expected a sequel/prequel to Silence of the Lambs to be.
This book was the basis for the movie Manhunter, with William Petersen, as well as the recent movie Red Dragon. It's a great, creepy novel -- every bit as good as Silence of the Lambs and way better than Hannibal.
wow! thrilling and nerve wracking! hannibal lecter is introduced but plays a very minimal role. the bad guy is very, very bad
Good book. I had seen the movie and knew what was coming. But I was still impressed by the book. I recommend it.
Very creepy...better than the movie!
This one sure won't disappoint anyone
In the realm of psychological suspense, Thomas Harris stands alone. Exploring both the nature of human evil and the nerve-racking anatomy of a forensic investigation, Harris unleashes a frightening vision of the dark side of our well-lighted world. In this extraordinary novel, which preceded The Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal, Harris introduced the unforgettable character, Dr Hannibal Lecter. And in it, Will Gram, 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, exploring both the nature of human evil and the nerve-racking anatomy of a forensic investigation, Harris unleashes a frightening vision of the dark side of our well-lighted world.
RED DRAGON MAKE THE PULSE POUND AND THE HEART PALPITATE
This novel introduces 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.
very good - nicely written characters
Back of book: In the realm of psychological suspense, Thomas Harris stands alone. Exploring both the nature of human evil and the nerve-racking anatomy of a forensic investigation, Haris unleashes a frightening vision of the dark side of our well-lighted world. In this extraordinarey novel, 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
This is the novel which preceded The Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal. Harris introduved the unforgettable character, Dr. Hannibal Lecter. An unforgettable thriller.
Hannibal Lecter classic - was a library book
Awesome Thriller!
The first meeting with Hannibal Lecter, prequel to "Silence of the Lambs".
Prequel to Silence of the Lambs.
Not as gory as I thought it would be
In the realm of psychological suspense, Thomas Harris stands alone. Exploring both the nature of human evil and the nerve-racking anatomy of a forensic investigation, Harris unleashes a frightening vision of the dark side of our well-lighted world. In this extraordinary novel, 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
Excellant book, as good if not better than the movie
Great book!
The book that introduces the unforgettabel character Dr. Hannibal Lecter
Set before Silence of the Lambs, is a decent murder mystery, Not really my kind of book, but well written
Very intense and chilling. However, I ended up cheering for Dr. Lecter.
Red Dragon introduces Hannibal Lecter, made famous in Silence of the Lambs, for the first time. In Red Dragon, Dr. Lecter is in jail and yet another FBI agent seeks his help to identify a serial killer. It is a chilling story that grabs the reader from the first page and dares her to put it down.
Excellent book. A must read!
In the realm of psychological suspense, Thomas harris stands alone. exploring both the nature of human evil and the nerve-racking anatomy of a forensic investigation, Harris unleashes a frightening vision of the dark side of our well lighted world. In this extraordinary novel, 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.
If gruesome and graphic murder and mayhem are your thing, you'll love this book about a serial killer on the loose. "He bites, he maims, he murders entire families in hideous ways. The police have no leads. They're afraid they can't stop him. That's why FBI agent Will Graham has come out of retirement. He has a special talent for catching serial murderers. The last one, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, nearly killed him. Maybe you've heard of Dr. Lecter? Even in jail, he's still dangerous. Graham know that. But he's going to ask for Dr. Lecter's help. And it may be the most terrifying mistake of his life ..." (From the back cover)
A definite page turner if you like grisly murder tales.
I was sitting alone in my father's living room going through the books on his shelves when I came across Red Dragon.
I knew Nothing about the book or it's soon to be(it was a while ago) very famous author.
I started reading it while sitting cross legged on the wooden floor.
And I couldn't put it down !!!
This is in my opinion the BEST of Harris's books which include some famous ones including Silence of the Lambs.
The story hangs on a sad loner who works in a photo developing place and whose main hobby is pumping iron.
Demented and strong, he finds happy families by culling through the photos he develops. Then he go's out there and hacks them all(sparing no one, not even the pets) to death.
Some how, in his warped mind, every time he does this it is one step closer to his metamorphosis as a Red Dragon.
So they bring the best FBI guy to solve this type of case. One who has had many of these and is able to empathize by putting himself in the killer's place. This does not do a lot for his own peace of mind but it does make him highly effective.
Fantastic Read . Keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole way.
My Highest Recommendation !!
I knew Nothing about the book or it's soon to be(it was a while ago) very famous author.
I started reading it while sitting cross legged on the wooden floor.
And I couldn't put it down !!!
This is in my opinion the BEST of Harris's books which include some famous ones including Silence of the Lambs.
The story hangs on a sad loner who works in a photo developing place and whose main hobby is pumping iron.
Demented and strong, he finds happy families by culling through the photos he develops. Then he go's out there and hacks them all(sparing no one, not even the pets) to death.
Some how, in his warped mind, every time he does this it is one step closer to his metamorphosis as a Red Dragon.
So they bring the best FBI guy to solve this type of case. One who has had many of these and is able to empathize by putting himself in the killer's place. This does not do a lot for his own peace of mind but it does make him highly effective.
Fantastic Read . Keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole way.
My Highest Recommendation !!
I actually liked this book better than the classic book by this author "The Silence of the Lambs." This book introduces Hannibal Lector for the first time. It is a prequel to 'Silence' and is very, very good. I am only parting with this book because I have another copy!
Predictable; It starts off strongly but it eventually falls into some pretty predictable plot lines for this genre. I don\'t know if its because Red Dragon has inspired other books or if Harris was pulling from the same sources that the other books pulled from too.
The precursor to Silence of the Lambs, this is another great book. Silence is a little more tightly paced, but this is an excellent voyage into the mind of another serial killer, as well as another look at Hannibal the cannibal.
Great Prequel to "Silence of the Lambs"
Red Dragon preceded The Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal. Harris introduces the unforgettable Dr. Hannibal Lecter in Red Dragon. And in it, Will Graham-the FBI man who hunted Lecter down-risks his own sanity and his life to duel the killer called the Red Dragon. A must read if you are into gripping thrillers.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter is back, he helps authorities caatchanother one like him, but not without playing mind games with the authorities
The cover is different but it is the same book.
Who better to ask for help finding a serial killer than "The Serial Killer " of all times... Hannibal
serial killer and cop trying to catch him...add hanibal lecter as a go between and you have a recipe for disaster
I love this story! I watched the movie before reading the book and I love them both. I could watch and read it a million times. Great plot, keeps you guessing the entire time.
this is a good book
I actually had nightmares from this book.
Creepy!! This book will not let you down if you are looking to be spooked!
Excellent prequel to Silence of the lambs, you wont be able to put it down. A must read for those who love T.Harris, with a great twist at the end.
a lot better than the movie. good reading.
Hannibal Lecter Helps a budding
Serial Killer/Monster, to become all
he can be...
I wish you well
beca
Serial Killer/Monster, to become all
he can be...
I wish you well
beca
The first, though some people don't know! I loved it sooo much!
Excellent
Excellent read. Meet Hannibal Lecter for the first time. Love him or hate him. He is mesmerizing in his evil, yet gentlemanly ways. This one will really scare you.
Pre-Silents of the Lambs.
interesting.
This cover of my book is different than on stock pic.
A serial killer is on the loose. He bites, he maims, he murders entire families in hideous ways. The police have no leads. They're afraid they can't stop him. That's why FBI agent Will Graham has come out of retirement. He has a special talent for catching serial murderers. The last one, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, nearly killed him. Maybe you've heard of Dr. Lecter? Even in jail, he's still dangerous. Graham knows that. But he's going to ask for Dr. Lecter's help. And it may be the most terrifying mistake of his life...
A serial killer is on the loose. He bites, he maims, he murders entire families in hideous ways. The police have no leads. They're afraid they can't stop him. That's why FBI agent Will Graham has come out of retirement. He has a special talent for catching serial murderers. The last one, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, nearly killed him. Maybe you've heard of Dr. Lecter? Even in jail, he's still dangerous. Graham knows that. But he's going to ask for Dr. Lecter's help. And it may be the most terrifying mistake of his life...
A very scary book.
"Will Graham has a fearful gift- a talent for the pursuit of human monsters. He caught 2 mass murderers in his FBI career. Now he must hunt again. A ritual murderer has struck twice killing entire families in 2 South-Eastern cities. Graham must find him before the moon is full again or another family will die"
A mind blowing read
A mind blowing read
Excellent book. Not quite as good as Silence of the Lambs but still good.
keeps you interested
excellent
exciting
First book in the Hannibal Lector serires.
For some reason i love the lector books
To be honest I have not red this book yet. I received two copies at the same time. If the book is anything like the movie, it is thrilling read but not as gruesome as "Silence of the Lamb".
My copy has a different cover.
My book has a different cover, but the exact isbn #
did not read - different cover than the one shown
The cover of this book is red but it is the same book. I liked this book a lot, I am a big fan of the Hannibal Lecter series.
