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Accession No. 2457

The Silent Patient

Alex Michaelides

WEEK 42

Front cover of The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

Alex Michaelides showcases a masterclass in suspense with a fast-paced psychological thriller in his debut novel, published in 2019: The Silent Patient. Ultimately, it delivers one of the most clever, unforgettable plot twists in recent thriller history.

Famous painter Alicia Berenson shoots her husband five times in the face and then stops speaking completely. Theo Faber, an ambitious forensic psychotherapist, becomes obsessed with her high-profile case and works to make her talk. As Theo unravels Alicia’s past through her therapy sessions and diary entries, he uncovers buried trauma and dark secrets that lead to a jaw-dropping final revelation and a shocking twist.

Ideal for lovers of mind-bending mystery twists, fans of psychological thrillers, casual readers, and book clubs.

Read it for: the atmospheric setting and the unreliable narration, which make an addictive, slow-burn mystery where every character conceals something dark.

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