--- product_id: 147654409 title: "THE SILENT PATIENT" price: "£8.18" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/147654409-the-silent-patient store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 352 gripping pages Masterful plot twists Psychological thriller depth THE SILENT PATIENT **Price:** £8.18 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🤫 Unlock the silence, unravel the obsession — the thriller everyone’s whispering about! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** THE SILENT PATIENT - **How much does it cost?** £8.18 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/147654409-the-silent-patient) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Top-ranked bestseller:** Join hundreds of thousands who rated it 4.5 stars and propelled it to top charts in Crime Fiction and Mysteries. - • **Dual narrative suspense:** Experience the story through alternating perspectives that maintain relentless tension and intrigue. - • **Psychology meets thriller:** Explore themes of trauma, obsession, and trust with a narrative sharp enough to feel like a real case study. - • **Unputdownable 352-page journey:** Dive deep into a meticulously crafted psychological thriller that keeps you hooked from start to finish. - • **Unexpected twists that redefine the genre:** Stay ahead of the curve with plot turns so smooth and shocking, you’ll be talking about it in every book club. ## Overview ‘The Silent Patient’ is a 352-page paperback psychological thriller by Alex Michaelides, blending intense suspense with deep psychological insight. It follows Alicia Berenson, a woman who stops speaking after a shocking crime, and Theo Faber, the psychotherapist obsessed with uncovering her story. Highly rated and a bestseller in Crime Fiction and Mysteries, this book delivers masterful plot twists and a dual narrative that keeps readers on edge. ## Description From the Publisher Review: Book Review: A perfect blend of psychology and thrill - “Only she knows what happened. Only I can make her speak.” These words were enough to draw my attention to this book. When I got my hands on it, I didn’t have many expectations. Given the hype, I kept myself grounded because I didn’t want to be let down. I was not very invested in the beginning but after some time it was hard to keep the book aside. It was an amazing experience reading this book. “The Silent Patient” is masterfully written, and I have to say I’m not disappointed. It was thrilling, mind-boggling, and pretty intense, to be honest. I lived through the book, and it left me in awe in the end. Alicia Berenson the woman who murdered her husband and went silent after that, was taken to a mental hospital afterwards. No one could make her talk and with the time people lost interest in her. She was invisible in the hospital. Until one day Theo Faber joined the hospital as a Psychotherapist, who becomes obsessed with Alicia’s silence trying to uncover the truth behind the mystery. As much as he delves into Alicia’s life and uncovers many hidden aspects, he finds himself trapped in the web of obsession and Unexpected twists. Alex Michaelides has crafted this book. He weaved the story very neatly with precision and quality. It was an absolute page-turner that kept me hanging in there, thinking “Okay what’s next now”. The writing is sharp and compelling, it has great depth and it is very intriguing Which kept me hooked until the last page. The definition of unexpected twist I have to say. I was particularly drawn to the book’s dual narrative. Despite the alternating perspectives between Alicia’s diary and Theo’s narration, the continuity of the story was effectively maintained. This contributed to a consistent sense of suspense and tension throughout the book. It was written very meticulously. I loved how it explores the themes of trauma, trust and obsession. And also how it deeply explored art, Psychology and the human psyche. Overall it was a thought-provoking and gripping story that kept me on the edge of my seat. It’s a must-read for people who love psychological thrillers and love a well-written twisty tale. Review: Amazing thriller! - 🤫😷The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides:- 🤫😷BOOK REVIEW:- THIS BOOK OMG! the plot twist was so smooth in its transition and I was left like 😧😮😵😵‍💫 The Silent Patient is a thriller that is really amazing and can be read by thriller fanatics as well as beginners alike. I love the book's pacing and plot omg! Each page is a twist and the psychological and introspective aspect was like I was reading a case study honestly! THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A PSYCHOLOGY ASSIGNMENT I would have so much fun!! Anyway, I think you'll absolutely love this book, especially if you are a thriller fan! 🤫😷 BOOK DESCRIPTION:- Alicia Berenson lived a seemingly perfect life until one day six years ago.When she shot her husband in the head five times. Since then she hasn't spoken a single word.It's time to find out why. (That is literally all you need to know, dive right into it!) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,188 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Theory & Criticism #16 in Crime Fiction (Books) #16 in Mysteries (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 399,736 Reviews | ## Images ![THE SILENT PATIENT - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JJPDNlxSL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book Review: A perfect blend of psychology and thrill *by B***T on 20 October 2024* “Only she knows what happened. Only I can make her speak.” These words were enough to draw my attention to this book. When I got my hands on it, I didn’t have many expectations. Given the hype, I kept myself grounded because I didn’t want to be let down. I was not very invested in the beginning but after some time it was hard to keep the book aside. It was an amazing experience reading this book. “The Silent Patient” is masterfully written, and I have to say I’m not disappointed. It was thrilling, mind-boggling, and pretty intense, to be honest. I lived through the book, and it left me in awe in the end. Alicia Berenson the woman who murdered her husband and went silent after that, was taken to a mental hospital afterwards. No one could make her talk and with the time people lost interest in her. She was invisible in the hospital. Until one day Theo Faber joined the hospital as a Psychotherapist, who becomes obsessed with Alicia’s silence trying to uncover the truth behind the mystery. As much as he delves into Alicia’s life and uncovers many hidden aspects, he finds himself trapped in the web of obsession and Unexpected twists. Alex Michaelides has crafted this book. He weaved the story very neatly with precision and quality. It was an absolute page-turner that kept me hanging in there, thinking “Okay what’s next now”. The writing is sharp and compelling, it has great depth and it is very intriguing Which kept me hooked until the last page. The definition of unexpected twist I have to say. I was particularly drawn to the book’s dual narrative. Despite the alternating perspectives between Alicia’s diary and Theo’s narration, the continuity of the story was effectively maintained. This contributed to a consistent sense of suspense and tension throughout the book. It was written very meticulously. I loved how it explores the themes of trauma, trust and obsession. And also how it deeply explored art, Psychology and the human psyche. Overall it was a thought-provoking and gripping story that kept me on the edge of my seat. It’s a must-read for people who love psychological thrillers and love a well-written twisty tale. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing thriller! *by L***E on 13 April 2025* 🤫😷The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides:- 🤫😷BOOK REVIEW:- THIS BOOK OMG! the plot twist was so smooth in its transition and I was left like 😧😮😵😵‍💫 The Silent Patient is a thriller that is really amazing and can be read by thriller fanatics as well as beginners alike. I love the book's pacing and plot omg! Each page is a twist and the psychological and introspective aspect was like I was reading a case study honestly! THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A PSYCHOLOGY ASSIGNMENT I would have so much fun!! Anyway, I think you'll absolutely love this book, especially if you are a thriller fan! 🤫😷 BOOK DESCRIPTION:- Alicia Berenson lived a seemingly perfect life until one day six years ago.When she shot her husband in the head five times. Since then she hasn't spoken a single word.It's time to find out why. (That is literally all you need to know, dive right into it!) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the hype *by H***I on 19 November 2022* I just completed this and I donno what to say I'm out of words. I feel like the last page/pages have been ripped from the copy I was reading.Is it? My copy ended with Theo catching the snowflake. Is that how the book really ended?!! To those who wonder what is this book and what is this book is about, I guess almost everyone around here have read this, this being the most sensational book and everyone was recommending or talking/talked about it, I now get what the whole fuss the book is about. There are two main people in this story, Alicia Berenson and Theo Faber. Alicia, a famous artist hasn't spoken a single word after she shot her husband five times in the head. She is proven guilty and now is in mental institution. Theo Faber, a psychotherapist joins the same institution with the main intention of helping Alicia to make her speak. This is the storyline and we may have some questions like why did Alicia shot her husband, why Theo want to help Alicia. I even had tye doubt whether she was the one who really shot her husband and much more. This book was a complete psychological thriller and as a result of reading many psycho thrillers, I kinda guessed the non- linear timeline going on which is the main factor for the book to make it as a page-turner. Not only that, even in the same timeline the book was going interesting without lagging anywhere, literally there were no lagging at all. And the plot was in a steady pace along with giving us the thriller vibes. I totally loved the writing, the author has maintained a correct pace without bragging much, without spoiling the thrill. With all these things, it made a quite good, psychological thriller. For every crime, every psychic actions, I believe there would be some starting point, something that get triggered, someone to blame with, but in this I couldn't find one. I am astonished that how some action of others affect ye in the deepest manner that no one ever imagine. Also, I get it that each and every moment and second in our life play crucial part in moulding us who we were, are and would be. As a fan of psychological thrillers, this book will always tops and remain my favorite! ## Frequently Bought Together - Silent Patient - The Housemaid - Verity --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/147654409-the-silent-patient](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/147654409-the-silent-patient) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*