The Silence of the Lambs, written by Thomas Harris, is a chilling crime mystery that introduces readers to the iconic character of Dr. Hannibal Lecter. FBI trainee Clarice Starling is assigned to interview Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer, in order to gain insights into the mind of another serial killer known as Buffalo Bill. As Clarice delves deeper into the twisted world of psychopaths, she must confront her own fears and outwit a cunning murderer.