The Silent Patient, authored by Alex Michaelides, is a captivating urban mystery fiction book that takes place in London. The story follows Alicia Berenson, a famous painter who is convicted of murdering her husband and then stops speaking. Theo Faber, a psychotherapist, becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind Alicia's silence and delves into her past to unravel the mystery. With its psychological twists and turns, The Silent Patient is a thought-provoking and suspenseful read that explores themes of trauma, guilt, and the complexities of the human mind.