The Silent Patient is a psychological thriller written by Alex Michaelides. It 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 dark and mysterious past. The Silent Patient is a gripping and suspenseful book that keeps readers guessing until the very end.