The Silent Patient- Alex Michaelides- Psychological

Alicia Berenson has killed her husband. Her fingerprints are the only ones on the gun

and she is found with him. She has not said a word since this happened. Prior to this

she was a very successful artist. Theo believes he can help her, so when a position

becomes available at The Grove, the secure unit where she is kept, he applies and

gets the position of forensic psychotherapist. She is heavily sedated and has still not

said a single word. She made a painting after Gabriel died, one which ties into a play.

Theo thinks this could be a clue into getting her to speak again. The Grove is under

threat of closure and his boss has given Theo just six weeks to break her silence.

Being an eminent painter, her celebrity could be the way of saving the unit. Theo

turns detective to try and find out what has happened to Alicia. I took to Theo

and his determination and tenacity for trying to do with right thing by his patient.

It did remind me a little of Silent Witness (UK tv) where a person goes beyond the

normal realm of their position to try and find out what has happened. Argh!!!

I didn’t see that coming! I won’t spoil it but prepare for something to blow

you away! A clever plot, an interesting premise. A very entertaining read.

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