Description
Review
“Impressive first novel… with an ending worthy of a classic Agatha Christie mystery.”
―The Wall Street Journal
“Superb… This edgy, intricately plotted psychological thriller establishes Michaelides as a major player in the field.”
―Publisher’s Weekly, starred review
“Pulling off a novel where the protagonist stays mum isn’t easy, but this impressive, immersive debut―Brad Pitt’s company has snapped up film rights―establishes Michaelides as a writer to watch.”
―People, Book of the Week
“Impressive debut…The Silent Patient is intelligent, imaginative and a terrific read.”
―The Times (London), Book of the Month
“The Silent Patient may be a first novel, but it has the pace and finesse of a master.”
―BBC
About the Author
Alex Michaelides was born and raised in Cyprus. He has an M.A. in English Literature from Trinity College, Cambridge University, and an M.A. in Screenwriting from the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. The Silent Patient was his first novel, debuting at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, and has sold more than 6.5 million copies worldwide. The rights have been sold in a record-breaking 51 countries, and the book has been optioned for film by Plan B. His second novel, The Maidens, was an instant New York Times bestseller and has been optioned for television by Miramax Television and Stone Village.
