10 Best Books Like Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter)

If you loved Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter) by Thomas Harris, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.

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Thriller4.52008

FBI profiler Will Graham, still scarred from his previous encounter with the brilliant cannibal Dr. Hannibal Lecter, is reluctantly drawn back into service to hunt a new serial killer dubbed "The Tooth Fairy" who is systematically destroying entire families. To catch this elusive predator, Graham must once again enter the twisted mind of the imprisoned Lecter, risking his own sanity in a deadly game of psychological manipulation.

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by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

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Why you'll love it:

This thriller shares a tense but reassuring tone that will resonate with Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter) fans.

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by Michael Connelly

4.51996434 pages

Why you'll love it:

This thriller shares a methodical and gritty tone that will resonate with Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter) fans.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What books are most similar to Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter)?

The most similar books to Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter) are The Judge's List, The Boys from Biloxi, Nightshade.

What should I read after Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter)?

After finishing Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter), readers most commonly pick up The Judge's List next.

Who writes books like Thomas Harris?

Authors similar to Thomas Harris include Gillian Flynn.

What genre is Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter)?

Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter) is a Thriller novel by Thomas Harris, published in 2008. It features elements of Serial Killer, FBI, Cannibal.

How long is Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter)?

Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter) varies in length depending on edition.

About Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter)

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFeed your fears with this terrifying classic that introduced cannibalistic serial killer Hannibal Lecter.FBI agent Will Graham once risked his sanity to capture Hannibal Lecter, an ingenious killer like no other. Now, he’s following the bloodstained pattern of the Tooth Fairy, a madman who’s already wiped out two families. To find him, Graham has to understand him. To understand him, Graham has only one place left to go: the mind of Dr. Lecter.