The Silent Patient, penned by Alex Michaelides, is a captivating urban mystery fiction book that follows the story of 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 atmospheric setting and psychological twists, The Silent Patient will leave you guessing until the final page.