The Silent Patient Novel by Alex Michaelides

"The Silent Patient" follows Alicia Berenson, a celebrated painter who shoots her husband and then stops speaking. She becomes a patient at a secure psychiatric facility, and her silence adds mystery to the already baffling crime. Theo Faber, a criminal psychotherapist, takes a keen interest in Alicia's case and is determined to unravel the truth behind her silence. As he delves into Alicia's past and the events leading up to the shooting, he discovers shocking secrets that challenge his own perceptions and lead to a gripping and unexpected conclusion.