The Silent Patient is a psychological thriller novel by Alex Michaelides, published in 2019. It follows the story of Alicia Berenson, a famous painter who seemingly has a perfect life—until one night when she shoots her husband, Gabriel, five times in the face and never speaks another word.

The novel is narrated by Theo Faber, a forensic psychotherapist obsessed with uncovering the truth behind Alicia’s silence. As he works with her in a secure psychiatric facility, he unravels a twisted web of secrets, obsession, and trauma.

The book is known for its shocking plot twist and gripping psychological depth, making it a bestseller. If you enjoy psychological thrillers with unreliable narrators and unexpected endings, this is a must-read!