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…. Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. 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. 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.Īlicia’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.
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.
The Silent Patient ebook PDF EPUB AWZ3 PRC MOBI. When a psychotherapist named Theo Faber becomes obsessed with her case, he finds a way to the Grove to treat her. Alex Michaelides’ debut psychological thriller, The Silent Patient, tracks one woman’s act of violence against her husbandand of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive Doctor, heal thyself, seems to be the overarching theme of this new, incredibly sly psychological thriller. Michaelides has crafted a totally original, spellbinding psychological mystery so quirky, so unique that it should have its own genre.Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. Theo:Forensic psychotherapist Theo Faber is convinced he can successfully treat Alicia, where all others have failed. " The Silent Patient sneaks up on you like a slash of intimidating shadow on a badly lit street. Michaelides has crafted a totally original, spellbinding psychological mystery so quirky, so unique that it should have its own genre." - David Baldacci "Smart, sophisticated storytelling freighted with real suspense - a very fine novel by any standard." - Lee Child Her refusal to speak turns a family tragedy into a compelling news story that captures the publics imagination as well as that of psychotherapist Theo Faber. I read it in a state of intense, breathless excitement." - Stephen Fry 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. 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.Īlicia'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. Theo Faber is a psychotherapist on a missionwhy is his patient refusing to speak Alicia Berenson was indicted for shooting her husband in the face five. 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.
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.Īlicia Berenson's life is seemingly perfect. He broke into Alicia’s and Gabriel’s home in order to confront Gabriel, who had actually been having an affair with Theo’s wife, Kathy. This program includes a bonus interview with the author. The Silent Patient Ending (SPOILERS AHEAD) Then, the shocking twist of The Silent Patient is revealed. "The perfect binge listen." - Yahoo Lifestyle