The Silent Patient
Description
A woman's shocking act of violence shatters her seemingly perfect life, leaving everyone desperate to understand why. When Alicia Berenson, a celebrated painter living in London's most exclusive neighborhoods, shoots her husband Gabriel five times and then retreats into complete silence, the crime becomes an obsession for those around her—especially a psychotherapist determined to uncover the truth behind her inexplicable muteness. As the investigation deepens, nothing is quite what it seems, and the line between victim and perpetrator blurs in unexpected ways. Michaelides crafts a gripping psychological thriller that explores the darkest secrets hidden behind closed doors and the dangerous power of obsession. With its shocking twist and masterful exploration of unreliable perspectives, this debut novel will keep readers guessing until the final page.
Available Editions
hardcover
Celadon Books
Published Feb 5, 2019
336 pages
ISBN: 9781250301697
paperback
Celadon Books
Published Jan 12, 2021
352 pages
ISBN: 9781250301703
paperback
Orion Publishing Group, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2019
339 pages
ISBN: 9781409181620
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First Published
2019
Language
eng
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