According to Reuters, Thomas Harris’ new novel, HANNIBAL RISING, will be in stores on December 5 with a printing of over 1.5 million copies.
In the book, readers learn about serial killer/cannibal Hannibal Lecter’s early life in Eastern Europe from age 6 to 20, following the death of his entire family during WWII.
A movie based on the novel is due in theaters February 9, 2007 and is titled YOUNG HANNIBAL. The screenplay for the film was written by Harris.
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