Hannibal, written by Thomas Harris, is a combination of a thriller and a mystery. From the first word that is read in this novel, until the last one, the suspense of Hannibal Lecter's next victim or phrase is very entertaining.This book entails the struggle for a man to find true love, although he is fully deranged in every other aspect of his lifestyle. Fast cars, expensive wines, and fancy foods are what Dr. Lecter posess. However, all he wants is the returned love from the only woman who never treated him badly, Clarice Starling.
             Clarice Starling, one of the main characters of this book, is a very noted FBI agent in Washington D.C. Clarice, having previously delt with the harsh evil of Dr. Hannibal Lecter, is currently undergoing a trial that will determind whether or not she will remain a steady federal employee. Hannibal Lecter, a jail escapee and a member of the FBI's ten most wanted, is a very loyal lover of Clarice. Seven years ago, before Dr. Lecter escaped from the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane, Clarice Starling was investigating Lecter. In return for her own safety, and information concerning another criminal the FBI were tracking Clarice traded Lecter his safety. After escaping, Hannibal had only sent Clarice 2 letters. Now, 7 years later when Clarice has become a figure in the news, Hannibal Lecter has remembered Clarice. Once again, the crimes of Dr. Lecter are appearing in Florence, Italy. However, more than just the FBI is looking for him. Mason Verger, one of Hannibal Lecter's former victims, is also looking to track down and torture Lecter the way that he was tormented himself. Mason Verger had been an old patient and friend of Dr. Lecter many years ago. Mason who is now paralyzed everywhere except one of his hands, not completely a sane man, was following Dr. Lecter's instructions when he peeled off his facial skin, removed his nose and consumed it. Mason, planning for revenge was intending...