Hannibal Lecter books in order A series by Thomas Harris
The Hannibal Lecter series by Thomas Harris has 4 books, from Red Dragon (Oct 1981) to Hannibal Rising (Dec 2006). Read it in order, starting with Red Dragon.
Reading order: 1 Red Dragon (1981) · 2 The Silence of the Lambs (1988) · 3 Hannibal (1999) · 4 Hannibal Rising (2006)
Updated September 2026
All 4 Hannibal Lecter books in order
- 1.
Red Dragon (Oct 1981)
- 2.
The Silence of the Lambs (Aug 1988)
- 3.
Hannibal (Jun 1999)
- 4.
Hannibal Rising (Dec 2006)
Hannibal Lecter on screen
- Manhunter (1986)Film · from Red Dragon
- Red Dragon (2002)Film · from Red Dragon
- HannibalTV · from Red Dragon
- The Silence of the Lambs (1991)Film · from The Silence of the Lambs
- ClariceTV · from The Silence of the Lambs
- Hannibal (2001)Film · from Hannibal
- HannibalTV · from Hannibal
- Hannibal Rising (2007)Film · from Hannibal Rising
- HannibalTV · from Hannibal Rising
Hannibal Lecter FAQ
- How many Hannibal Lecter books are there?
- There are 4 Hannibal Lecter books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Hannibal Lecter books in?
- In publication order, starting with Red Dragon (Oct 1981): 1 Red Dragon (1981) · 2 The Silence of the Lambs (1988) · 3 Hannibal (1999) · 4 Hannibal Rising (2006).
- What is the first Hannibal Lecter book?
- Red Dragon (Oct 1981).
- What is the latest Hannibal Lecter book?
- Hannibal Rising (Dec 2006).
- Is the Hannibal Lecter series finished?
- There have been no new Hannibal Lecter books since 2006.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.