Thomas Harris (1940- ) Author. Harris best known for a series of suspense novels about his most famous character, Hannibal Lecter. All of his works have been made into films, the most notable being the multi-Oscar-winning The Silence of the Lambs, which became only the third film in Academy Award history to sweep the Oscars in major categories. His book, The Silence of the Lambs, St. Martin’s Press, 1988, first edition, signed on the first title page, “To Bill with every good wish Thomas Harris”. The dust jacket is mylar protected, overall condition is very good.