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“You must understand that when you are writing a novel you are not making anything up. It's all there and you just have to find it.”

Quote by Thomas Harris

Book:Red Dragon

Work

In this gripping thriller, the protagonist, a young FBI agent, becomes entangled in a dangerous pursuit as he tries to stop a notorious serial killer known as the Tooth Fairy. The story is a psychological examination of the killer's motivations and the agent's determination to bring him to justice. more

Author

Thomas Harris, born on April 11, 1940, is a renowned American author known for his psychological thrillers. His most famous works include 'The Red Dragon', 'The Silence of the Lambs', and 'Hannibal'. more

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