The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides—An Electrifying, Psychological Thriller Novel on Uncovering a Murder Case, Fiction, Softcover

Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. A famous painter married to an in-demand fashion photographer, she lives in a grand house with big windows overlooking a park in one of London’s most desirable areas. One evening her husband Gabriel returns home late from a fashion shoot, and Alicia shoots him five times in the face, and then never speaks another word.

Alicia’s refusal to talk, or give any kind of explanation, turns a domestic tragedy into something far grander, a mystery that captures the public imagination and casts Alicia into notoriety. The price of her art skyrockets, and she, the silent patient, is hidden away from the tabloids and spotlight at the Grove, a secure forensic unit in North London.

Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. His determination to get her to talk and unravel the mystery of why she shot her husband takes him down a twisting path into his own motivations—a search for the truth that threatens to consume him....

The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband—and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive.

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"The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides is a gripping and thrilling psychological novel that delves into the dark and twisted world of murder. This electrifying story follows the life of Alicia Berenson, a renowned painter who is convicted of killing her husband and has not spoken a word since the crime. Theo Faber, a psychotherapist, becomes fascinated with Alicia's case and is determined to unravel the truth behind her silence. As he delves deeper into her past and her mind, he uncovers shocking secrets and hidden motives. With each twist and turn, the suspense intensifies, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Michaelides masterfully crafts a gripping narrative that explores the complexities of the human mind, the lengths people will go to protect their secrets, and the power of redemption. "The Silent Patient" is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and murder mysteries.

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“You know, one of the hardest things to admit is that we weren’t loved when we needed it most. It’s a terrible feeling, the pain of not being loved.”