Unfortunately the wait for another Thomas Harris book was not worth it. Despite the attempts to tell a story of a sociopath, a strong female lead, and the inevitable lust for her demise, the story fell flat with what seemed like rushed character arcs and a lack of a villain worth buying into. The Hannibal Lecter character may have been so great that all others fall short, but I am disappointed in how this story was far from captivating. I look forward to a more rewarding experience in future Thomas Harris novels.