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The Silent Patient

The Sunday Times and No.1 New York Times Bestselling Thriller That Everyone is Talking About – Soon to Be a Major Film

“Alicia Berenson lived a seemingly perfect life until one day, six years ago, when she shot her husband in the head five times. Since then, she hasn’t spoken a single word. It’s time to find out why.”

Dive into the record-breaking thriller, The Silent Patient, a book that has captivated readers and critics alike with its masterful storytelling and riveting plot. This psychological mystery has garnered praise from some of the most esteemed voices in literature:

• “The perfect thriller” – AJ Finn
• “Terrific” – The Times, Crime Book of the Month
• “Smart, sophisticated suspense” – Lee Child
• “Compelling” – The Observer
• “Absolutely brilliant” – Stephen Fry
• “A totally original psychological mystery” – David Baldacci
• “One of the best thrillers I’ve read this year” – Cara Hunter
• “The pace and finesse of a master” – BBC Culture

Plot Overview: Alicia Berenson’s life appears idyllic: a famous painter married to an in-demand fashion photographer, living in a grand house with large 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.

Her refusal to talk, or give any kind of explanation, transforms a domestic tragedy into a mystery that captures the public imagination. The price of her art skyrockets, and she, the silent patient, is hidden away from the tabloids and spotlight at the Grove, a secure psychiatric unit in North London.

Enter Theo Faber, a forensic 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.

Perfect for fans of:

• The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell
• Blood Orange by Harriet Tyce
• Playing Nice by JP Delaney

The Silent Patient is the gripping, must-read thriller of the year. Don’t miss out on the book that everyone is talking about and soon to be a major film. Discover the secrets of Alicia Berenson and prepare to be hooked from the first page to the last.