The Silent Patient

A psychological thriller by Alex Michaelides centered on the enigmatic Alicia Berenson. After being discovered at a gruesome crime scene where her husband was shot to death, Alicia falls into a permanent silence and is committed to a secure psychiatric facility. The narrative is framed by Theo Faber, a driven forensic psychotherapist who becomes obsessed with her case and her cryptic self-portrait titled Alcestis. Theo reveals his own troubled history of childhood abuse and a past suicide attempt, which motivated him to pursue a career in mental health. By securing a position at the hospital where Alicia is held, he hopes to finally uncover the truth behind her long-standing refusal to speak. This introductory text establishes a dark atmosphere of psychological trauma and professional obsession.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/-/en/Celadon-Books-Silent-Patient-Michaelides/dp/1250301696?&linkCode=ll2&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=8504007d168a6a119cf53db2372cccc6&language=en_US&gaOptInStatus=true&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/