“The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides is a psychological thriller about Alicia Berenson, a famous painter who has a perfect life until she is found standing over her husband's dead body, covered in blood, and refuses to speak another word. Institutionalized in a secure psychiatric facility, Alicia remains silent, fueling public intrigue.
Theo Faber, a determined forensic psychotherapist, becomes obsessed with unlocking the dark mystery of her silence and uncovering the truth behind the murder. As he delves into her past and gains her trust, shocking revelations emerge, leading to an unexpected and chilling twist that redefines everything the reader believes about the story.
