The Silence of the Lambs

By: Thomas Harris

Narrated by: Frank Muller

Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

A serial murderer known only by a grotesquely apt nickname—Buffalo Bill—is stalking women. He has a purpose, but no one can fathom it, for the bodies are discovered in different states. Clarice Starling, a young trainee at the FBI Academy, is surprised to be summoned by Jack Crawford, chief of the Bureau's Behavioral Science section. Her assignment: to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter—Hannibal the Cannibal—who is kept under close watch in the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane.

Dr. Lecter is a former psychiatrist with a grisly history, unusual tastes, and an intense curiosity about the darker corners of the mind. His intimate understanding of the killer and of Clarice herself form the core of Thomas Harris' The Silence of the Lambs—and ingenious, masterfully written book and an unforgettable classic of suspense fiction.

Please note: This is an historical recording. The audio quality represents the technology of the time when it was produced.

©1998 Thomas Harris (P)2011 Simon & Schuster

Critic reviews

"Scary Tales are always best when told out loud, which is why a novel such as The Silence of the Lambs works so well on tape." (Playboy)

"Even if you’ve already loved the movie and the book, you’ll still love this production of this wildly successful thriller.... This telling should not be missed. Acclaimed and popular narrator Frank Muller does his usual great narration by changing timbre and the level of his voice and sometimes his accent. The characters sound exactly as they should in this wonderful production. It’s probably wise to stay away from listening to this while eating, but otherwise it’s a triumph." (AudioFile)

Excellent Listen

Very enjoyable to listen to. The narration is top notch and the story, although familiar because of the screenplay, remains very suspenseful. Highly recommended.

Frank Muller is Hannibal!

The book is very well written. But like any audible book, it all rests on the narration. Frank Muller is awesome! Gets all the voices down. Particularly Hannibal's. Loved it!

1st Audible Book and it was Great!

Great book, movie... but what made it great was the Performance. Beautifully read. Love it

Excellent rendition of this book!

Thomas Harris's eponymous classic in audiobook form. If you've never read this book before, this is an excellent way to experience it for the first time. If you've experienced it before, this is an excellent way to revisit Clarice Starling's first encounter with Dr. Lecter. Frank Muller does an outstanding job with this book, particularly as Dr. Lecter. His performance is finely crafted, full of nuance and barely hidden menace. Get this book - it is, without a doubt, a must read.

Frank Muller breathed life into the book

This is my first time fully listening to an audio book and the narration especially by Frank Muller really breathed life into the characters more than the voice inside my head reading words on paper could. It was almost like watching a movie, I loved it. The book itself was great of course Thomas Harris has a great narration style and way of portraying characters.

Fantastic

Muller does a great job with this narration. I lobe the writing in this book. The characters. as well as their interactions agree great. I will be continuing this series. Highly recommended flee those who love a good procedural.

scared the living hell out of me!

Frank Muller totally embodies Dr. lecter. such a great performance, totally recommend this to everyone!!!

simply a masterpiece. couldn't put down.

loved it. beautiful and enthralling. And horrifying.

My favorite part. "She slept....in the silence of the lambs." So sweet a phrase.

The narrator brought the whole story to life. 5 stars.

Silence of the Lambs

This book is an obvious masterpiece. There are literally almost no flaws or inconsistencies. Thomas Harris either has a very broad imagination, or he does his research better than most writers, because he seems very knowledgeable about specific detail in his descriptions. Details that many authors would skip over.
it was impossible to put this book down until I was finished reading It. It is one of those that you just want to never end. I can't wait to read the sequel two Silence of the Lambs.

Oh, Hannibal, you devil!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yep. It rocks. True performance that captivates on a story that already is gold.

Any additional comments?

The narrator channels Anthony Hopkins' portrayal of hannibal so well, I was amazed it was not Hopkins. Many people saw the film (a masterpiece above most,) before reading the novel. I was one. So when I read Hannibal, in my head I heard Hopkins' voice. THe narrator, Frank Muller nailed that! Made the listen the BEST of the Hannibal series. Thank you for not wrecking that. The book of course is a great thriller. Enjoy!