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Jack Hawkins
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Louise Brealey
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Written by:
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Alex Michaelides
About this listen
"The perfect binge listen."—Yahoo Lifestyle
Instant #1 New York Times bestseller.
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....
More praise for The Silent Patient:
“Absolutely brilliant… I read it in a state of intense, breathless excitement.”—Stephen Fry
“Smart, sophisticated storytelling freighted with real suspense—a very fine novel by any standard.”—Lee Child
“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
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What the critics say
“Absolutely brilliant.... I read it in a state of intense, breathless excitement.” (Stephen Fry)
“Smart, sophisticated storytelling freighted with real suspense - a very fine novel by any standard.” (Lee Child)
“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)
Editorial Review
What could be more intriguing than a crime without motive? A tale without words? The Silent Patient is an enthralling psychological thriller that delves into the mind of a killer, the motives behind violence, and what it takes to find them. After committing a violent and seemingly random act of murder, Alicia Berenson never speaks again. Despite a seemingly idyllic life of success and domestic happiness, Alicia’s victim is her own husband. Listeners will be entranced by this dark and thrilling saga that focuses not only on the murderer, but the therapist obsessed with finding the meaning behind her actions. This duality explores not only the mind of a killer, but the tricks, fixations and uncontrollable drive that can become an all-consuming need to find truth and meaning in everything. Writer Alex Michaelides has crafted a twisting tale of mystery and tension that makes for a captivating must-listen. Narrators Jack Hawkins and Louise Brealey lend their voices to the audiobook in a steady, engaged tone that feels both narrative and informative. This style lends itself well to a story so full of psychological motives and questions, that listeners will feel both engaged and full of suspense, desperate to know what happens next. This debut title by screenwriter Alex Michaelides quickly became a New York Times and Sunday Times best seller in 2019. Now in audiobook form, it continues to captivate listeners. The thrilling mystery of a classic murder tale, mixed with the psychological aspects of a fixated therapist, have made it a binge-worthy, unpausable listen. Gripping and full of suspense, this is one audiobook you won’t be able to stop listening to.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2019-02-21
Couldn't stop listening
It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a book (audio or paper) as much as this one! I LOVE a book that keeps me guessing, and just when I thought I'd figured this one out, there was a little twist . . . then another. Great character development! Really enjoyable!
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- TeleeMae CM
- 2020-05-08
interesting read!
this book was beautifully narrated and it captured my attention. the story kept me guessing unti the end...
highly recommended!
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- Cindy
- 2019-12-05
Unbelievable
What can be said about this novel other than I have heard nothing else like it. It slowly moves along but keeps you gripped to the story. Most works of fiction are somewhat boring as you figure out the ending way in advance. Having a background in psychotherapy, I was surprised by the accuracy. A fantastic novel. Wish I could give it more than 5 stars!
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- Judith Magnus
- 2019-10-09
Page Turner!
A wonderful story that keeps you reading into the night! No hints as to who the villain is - keeps you guessing right to the very end!
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- William Joseph Yasinchuk
- 2019-11-16
Wow!
It was all excellent! I loved the detail in the emotional currents and the twist blew me away!
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- Sonja Logan
- 2021-02-12
kept me on my toes!
I loved this one, another amazing book to listen to. Kept me guessing until the end was revealed, but then gave more information to why. Well written.
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- april wright
- 2019-06-16
day of bliss
I spent the entire day listening to this story on my veranda couch with wild canaries darting around.....I found the story captivating..I couldn't stop listening.My imagination took me right into the story.
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- John
- 2019-06-17
Intelligent and engrossing
I loved this book! So many layers to the story and characters. Highly recommend. Best narration.
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- Matthew Stephenson
- 2019-05-28
Masterpiece
Absolutely captivating. I’ve never been a big fiction reader, however my favorite genre of film is psychological thriller, and as such I’ve started trying a few books of the same flavor. Nothing has even remotely compared to the unpredictability or depth of The Silent Patient. The storytelling and narration are individually brilliant that together form one of my most enjoyable Audible experiences to date.
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- Macattack004
- 2019-06-16
Such a good thriller
I really enjoyed this book. I was hooked from the beginning. I really enjoyed the characters and story. A couple of choppy side story lines but overall really good book!
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