The Silent Patient, written by Alex Michaelides, is a gripping psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. The story revolves around Alicia Berenson, a famous painter who has been convicted of murdering her husband and has not spoken a word since the crime. Theo Faber, a psychotherapist, becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind Alicia's silence and delves into her dark and troubled past. As the layers of the mystery are peeled away, shocking revelations come to light, leading to an explosive and unexpected conclusion.