Die stumme Patientin

Only she knows the truth. Only he knows her secret. A devious psychological thriller whose resolution has left even seasoned thriller authors stunned. The successful painter Alicia Berenson was found covered in blood next to her beloved husband—whom she shot five times in the head. For seven years, Alicia has been in a closed psychiatric institution and remains silent. The painter has not uttered a word since the night of the murder, having only painted one picture: it depicts her as Alcestis, who in Greek mythology gives her life to save her husband from death. Fascinated by her case, forensic psychiatrist Theo Faber is determined to get Alicia Berenson to speak. But does the psychiatrist really just want to find out what happened that night?

The international suspense bestseller of 2019 – number 1 on the New York Times bestseller list! Alex Michaelides is a successful screenwriter of "The Devil You Know." With "The Silent Patient," he has crafted a true page-turner that will electrify and surprise fans of psychological thrillers like "The Woman in the Window" or "Gone Girl." Esteemed thriller authors such as A.J. Finn, David Baldacci, Lee Child, Joanne Harris, and Blake Crouch are enthusiastic:

"A rare gem: the perfect thriller. This extraordinary psychological thriller had my blood boiling." A.J. Finn

"An excellent psychological thriller: elegant, clever, and with a twist that completely surprised me (and it takes a lot to surprise me!) Hats off to Alex Michaelides. More, please!" Joanne Harris

"Absolutely brilliant […] 'The Silent Patient' provided me with thrilling, breathless, and intense reading hours – where I could never foresee the ending, not for a second." Stephen Fry

"Intelligent, thoughtful storytelling plus high tension.".