The Silent Patient - Alex Michaelides - Bog

The Silent Patient is a captivating psychological thriller penned by the talented Alex Michaelides. Published in 2021 by Celadon Books, this gripping novel has quickly become a favorite among readers of the genre. The Silent Patient is a story that skillfully intertwines elements of suspense and mystery, keeping readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Alex Michaelides, known for his intricate storytelling, has outdone himself in this recent publication. The Silent Patient is a testament to his prowess as a writer, and it's no surprise that it has been well-received by both critics and readers alike. Published by Celadon Books, this novel is a must-read for anyone looking for an engrossing psychological thriller. Don't miss out on this thrilling journey.

**THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**"An unforgettable-and Hollywood-bound-new thriller... A mix of Hitchcockian suspense, Agatha Christie plotting, and Greek tragedy."-Entertainment WeeklyThe 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.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....