ALICIA
Alicia Berenson writes a diary as a release, an outlet - and to prove to her beloved husband that everything is fine. She can't bear the thought of worrying Gabriel, or causing him pain.
Until, late one evening, Alicia shoots Gabriel five times and then never speaks another word.
THEO
Forensic psychotherapist Theo Faber is convinced he can successfully treat Alicia, where all others have failed. Obsessed with investigating her crime, his discoveries suggest Alicia's silence goes far deeper than he first thought.
And if she speaks, would he want to hear the truth?
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Deliciously Twisty Psychological Treat
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides is the kind of book that grabs you by the collar, whispers “trust no one,” and then gleefully drags you through a maze of mind games. And honestly? What a ride.
Alicia Berenson, famed painter turned infamous silent murderer, is one of the most compellingly quiet characters in modern fiction. She says absolutely nothing… yet somehow steals every scene. Meanwhile, Theo Faber, the psychotherapist determined to crack her silence, is doing enough talking (and obsessing) for both of them.
Michaelides has crafted a thriller that’s sleek, gripping, and sprinkled with just enough psychological sparkle to keep you turning pages like you’re in a speed-reading competition. Every chapter adds a new puzzle piece—some fit, some don’t, and some just sit there smirking at you until the twist drops.
And oh, that twist. The moment you hit it, you’ll want to put the book down, stare into the middle distance, and reevaluate everything you thought you knew. It’s that good.
Five stars, easily. Unputdownable, wickedly clever, and wildly fun—perfect for fans of psychological thrillers that play fair, lie well, and leave you grinning at the end.
Alex Michaelides was born and raised in Cyprus. He has an M.A. in English Literature from Trinity College, Cambridge University, and an M.A. in Screenwriting from the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. The Silent Patient was his first novel, debuting at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, and has sold more than 6.5 million copies worldwide. The rights have been sold in a record-breaking 51 countries, and the book has been optioned for film by Plan B. His second novel, The Maidens, was an instant New York Times bestseller and has been optioned for television by Miramax Television and Stone Village.
