Thomas Harris

William Thomas Harris III (born September 22, 1940) is an American author best known for his series of mystery books featuring Hannibal Lecter, his most renowned character. The majority of his books have been transformed into films and television, with The Silence of the Lambs being only the third film in the Academy Awards history to sweep all major categories.

Harris's debut novel, The Black Sunday, was released in 1975. But when it comes to this great author, The Silence of the Lambs, which was released in 1988 is the most noticeable book. In this book, FBI Special Agent Clarice Starling is introduced, who, at Jack Crawford's request, performs a study on Hannibal Lecter, but his real purpose was to seek assistance on another case. The book received a lot of positive feedback and honors. It was made into a big feature film in 1991, starring Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Lecter.

Famous Books: Red Dragon, The Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal Rising,...