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Raskolnikov, a destitute and desperate former student, wanders through the slums of St Petersburg and commits a random murder without remorse or regret. He imagines himself to be a great man, a Napoleon: acting for a higher purpose beyond conventional moral law.

But as he embarks on a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a suspicious police investigator, Raskolnikov is pursued by the growing voice of his conscience and finds the noose of his own guilt tightening around his neck. Only Sonya, a downtrodden sex worker, can offer the chance of redemption.

Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. A famous painter married to an in-demand fashion photographer, she lives in a grand house with big windows overlooking a park in one of London’s most desirable areas. One evening her husband Gabriel returns home late from a fashion shoot, and Alicia shoots him five times in the face, and then never speaks another word.

Alicia’s refusal to talk, or give any kind of explanation, turns a domestic tragedy into something far grander, a mystery that captures the public imagination and casts Alicia into notoriety. The price of her art skyrockets, and she, the silent patient, is hidden away from the tabloids and spotlight at the Grove, a secure forensic unit in North London.

Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. His determination to get her to talk and unravel the mystery of why she shot her husband takes him down a twisting path into his own motivations—a search for the truth that threatens to consume him....

The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband—and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive.

Thomas Harris's Hannibal Lecter series is a chilling journey into the mind of one of the most infamous characters in modern fiction. The series explores the dark and twisted world of Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist with a penchant for gruesome killings and cannibalism. Through his encounters with FBI agents, detectives, and other sinister figures, Lecter’s complex personality, genius intellect, and manipulative nature are revealed.

Red Dragon
The series begins with the introduction of FBI agent Will Graham, who is coaxed out of retirement to track down a serial killer known as the "Tooth Fairy." To catch him, Graham must consult with the imprisoned Hannibal Lecter, who was once his mentor. This novel sets the stage for the intricate psychological games that define the series.

The Silence of the Lambs
Clarice Starling, an ambitious FBI trainee, is sent to interview Hannibal Lecter in a high-security asylum to gain insights into another active serial killer, "Buffalo Bill." As Clarice forms a tense and dangerous bond with Lecter, he manipulates her while offering cryptic clues that could help solve the case.

Hannibal
Years after his escape, Lecter remains at large, living a quiet life in Europe. But his past catches up with him when Mason Verger, one of Lecter’s surviving victims, sets out for revenge. Clarice Starling is also drawn back into Lecter’s orbit, leading to a dramatic showdown between the hunter and the hunted.

Hannibal Rising
This prequel explores Hannibal Lecter's early life, tracing the traumatic events of his childhood during World War II that shaped him into the infamous killer. It delves into the origins of his obsession with violence and his first act of revenge, revealing the making of the monster he would become.