What is known about the American writer whose genre belongs to the detective? Not so much. Tom Harris prefers to hide his life from prying eyes. It is known that the writer has not been interviewed since 1976.
And yet, from the scarce information that is available, you can find something. What exactly? Read below.
Biography
Thomas Harris (full name of the writer) was born in 1940. Native American, he was born in Tennessee. Together with his family, he soon moved to the state of Mississippi.
It was a very reserved child, adoringly reading to self-forgetfulness. The true "literary worm." Years passed, the future writer managed to overcome his shyness. Entered the University. Graduated in Texas. Specialized in learning English. He graduated from the university in 1964.
Since his student days, he began his work in a local newspaper, whose activities were related to criminal reports. As you might guess, Tom Harris worked there as a reporter.
He married while still a student. About his wife only knows that she was a student at the university where the future writer studied. A young couple had a daughter. But the marriage did not last long. The couple divorced.
In 1968, the young specialist moved to New York, where he got a job at the Associated Press. Here he continued his activities until 1974. Until he began work on the first book.
What is Tom Harris doing today? Lives in South Florida with a second wife. She once worked in the publishing business. A very sociable lady named Pace Barnes.
This is all that is known about the personal life of the famous author of cult books.
Interesting Facts
Some features of the life of Tom Harris are devoted to this subsection.
The man is very modest and unsociable.
He cooks great. She spends her free time writing. He successfully completed cooking classes and passed exams on the subject.
Thomas Harris - this is the name of the author of cult books in English. In Russia, he was "reduced" to Tom.
He loved his mother very much. Rumors filled the earth, as they say. But there were rumors about the writer: he called his mother almost every evening. He could discuss with her any topics, including stories for his own books. When an elderly woman passed away in 2011, her son suffered this very hard.
Hannibal Lecter: The Cult Trilogy
The legendary trilogy, which made films that have gained popularity around the world. Guess who we are talking about? Of course about the ruthless maniac and the brilliant psychiatrist.
The first book, Red Dragon, tells of the sophisticated psychological game of the legendary maniac with FBI agents. He helps them look for another killer, but in a place with this there is a certain competition: who is more intelligent. Who will win this game?
Book No. 2 "Silence of the Lambs." One of the best films in the top 100 was shot on it. Once again, Hannibal helps a young FBI agent. But this time, in exchange for her childhood memories. What will come of this collaboration?
And the book "Hannibal" completes the trilogy. Again, the story of a mad maniac and an FBI agent girl. And again, the talk of murder. Only this time mysticism is involved. The past is intertwined with the present. It's impossible? When it comes to Hannibal Lecter, anything is possible.
The cycle of crazy psychiatrist is not over yet. Only the trilogy is completed. In 2008, another story about a bloody maniac was released. "Hannibal: Ascension" tells of the secret of Lecter. It concerns his past and turns the minds of those who thought they knew everything about the maniac.
Black resurrection
You can’t talk about this book separately. Tom Harris wrote this novel under the impression of the death of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympics.
The football stadium is full. Almost 80 thousand spectators. And none of them suspects that he will die soon. 80 thousand people at a time? Could this be? Maybe when it comes to a mad terrorist. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he had nothing left but a thirst for revenge and the skills of a killer. He does not need compensation, does not need negotiations. He longs for death. And can America’s intelligence agencies stop the madman?
In fact, the plot is slightly stretched, and the writing language is rather dry. But the very idea of the attack is simply brilliant. True, the work of the American special services is not at the highest level, alas. The finale is quite specific, a book worth reading to fans of detective stories and thrillers.
Summarize
Tom Harris's books are special. Despite the restrained language and a slightly dry style, they are saturated with brilliant designs. Novels that have come out of his pen can be reread again and again. As well as reviewing films made based on the works of Thomas Harris.
Recall his books again:
- "Black Resurrection."
- "Red Dragon".
- "Silence of the Lambs".
- Hannibal
- "Hannibal: Ascent."
Conclusion
Despite a rather closed way of life, the personality of the writer can be seen in his books. This is a man with extraordinary imagination and charisma.
Tom Harris is a genius in the detective genre. All novels written by him are recommended to be read from cover to cover. It is unlikely that these books can leave indifferent a lover of this literary direction.