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Making Murder: The Fiction of Thomas Harris
Making Murder The Fiction of Thomas Harris Author:Philip L. Simpson Making Murder takes readers deep into the work of Thomas Harris and his iconic creation, Hannibal Lecter?one of modern fiction's most unforgettable characters. A former crime reporter, Harris's exhaustive research techniques have included extensive time with the FBIÕs Behavioral Science Unit studying actual serial killers. Like no other a... more »vailable volume, the book explores the dark heart within HarrisÕs novels?the unflinching look at evil that makes them so much more than just Ōgood reads.ĶMaking Murder looks at all five of HarrisÕs novels, starting with the suspenseful terrorist thriller, Black Sunday, then moving through the quartet of books in which Hannibal Lecter gradually moves from malevolent presiding spirit to unsettling, recognizably human protagonist. Author Philip Simpson looks at the critical response each book received and explores the works themselves in terms of story, characters, writing style, allusions and symbols, and themes. An introductory chapter provides insights into the authorÕs life, publishing history, and significant cultural impact.« less