Hannibal Lecter Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Hannibal Lecter books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Red Dragon
Buy on Amazon1981
The Silence of the Lambs
Buy on Amazon1988
Hannibal
Buy on Amazon1999
Hannibal Rising
Buy on Amazon2006
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Hannibal Lecter series is publication order: 1. Red Dragon (1981), 2. The Silence of the Lambs (1988), 3. Hannibal (1999), 4. Hannibal Rising (2006). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Hannibal Lecter series by Thomas Harris contains 4 books. The series began in 1981 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Hannibal Lecter series is written by Thomas Harris. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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