Hannibal. Poster of the 2013 TV series and cover of the 1981 book, Red Dragon
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Red Dragon
Thomas Harris, 1981
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Bryan Fuller, 2013-2015

FBI profiler Will Graham is recruited by Jack Crawford, the head of Behavioral Sciences of the FBI, to help investigate a serial killer in Minnesota. Initially, Lecter—who is secretly a cannibalistic serial killer—works to manipulate the FBI from within, but the bond he builds with Graham begins to threaten his longevity.


Edge of Madness. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1992 book, A Wilderness Station
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A Wilderness Station
Alice Munro, 1992
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Anne Wheeler, 2002

Annie Herron is abused by her husband, Simon, whilst his brother, George, was seemingly helpless to intervene. The film hits an interesting twist when Simon is murdered. Annie is convinced that she is the murderer, even as she gets herself admitted to the gaol in the Fort.


The Switch. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 1996 book, Baster
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Baster
Jeffrey Eugenides, 1996
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Josh Gordon, Will Speck, 2010

Kassie, a single 40-year-old woman, decides to conceive using a turkey baster. Seven years later, she reconnects with her best friend, the insecure Wally, who harbors a hidden truth: he substituted her chosen sperm sample with his own.


The Cry of the Owl. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 1962 book
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The Cry of the Owl
Patricia Highsmith, 1962
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Jamie Thraves, 2009

A troubled young man retreats from the big city and his ex-wife for the tranquility of a small town. He is drawn into a relationship with a young woman whose boyfriend goes missing, leaving the new arrival as a suspect.