The Silent Patient, penned by Alex Michaelides, is a gripping urban mystery fiction book that explores the mind of a woman named Alicia Berenson. Alicia is a famous painter who seemingly has it all until she is found guilty of murdering her husband and stops speaking. Theo Faber, a psychotherapist, becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind Alicia's silence. As he delves into her past and unravels the mystery, he discovers shocking revelations that will leave readers stunned.