The Silent Patient
A psychological thriller about a woman who shoots her husband and then stops speaking, and the criminal psychotherapist who is determined to get her to talk.
About This Book
The 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...
Product Details
| Publisher | Celadon Books |
| Publication Date | February 5, 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 336 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1250301696 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1250301697 |
| Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.4 x 1.1 x 9.5 inches |
Customer Reviews
Couldn't put it down!
This book had me hooked from the first page. The twists and turns kept me guessing until the very end. The character development was excellent, and the pacing was perfect. I finished it in two days because I just had to know what happened next. Highly recommend for thriller lovers!
Great twist, but saw it coming
This is a well-written psychological thriller with an interesting premise. The twist at the end was clever, but I have to admit I saw it coming about halfway through the book. Still, it was an enjoyable read with good character development. I'd recommend it to fans of the genre.
Compelling read with memorable characters
The Silent Patient delivers on its promise of being a psychological thriller that keeps you guessing. The characters are well-developed, and the pacing is excellent. I particularly enjoyed the way the author slowly reveals information, keeping the suspense high throughout. The ending was satisfying and unexpected.
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