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Description
Silent Patient: "With over three million copies sold worldwide, THE SILENT PATIENT continues to captivate readers, topping the Sunday Times and No.1 New York Times bestseller lists and breaking records. Soon to be adapted into a major film, this gripping thriller has garnered widespread acclaim:
- 'The perfect thriller' - AJ FINN
- 'Terrific' - THE TIMES Crime Book of the Month
- 'Smart, sophisticated suspense' - LEE CHILD
- 'Compelling' - OBSERVER
- 'Absolutely brilliant' - STEPHEN FRY
- 'A totally original psychological mystery' - DAVID BALDACCI
- 'One of the best thrillers I've read this year' - CARA HUNTER
- 'The pace and finesse of a master' - BBC CULTURE
Alicia Berenson seemed to lead a flawless life until six years ago when she shocked everyone by shooting her husband in the head five times. Since that fateful day, she has remained completely silent. Now, it's time to uncover the truth behind her silence.
THE SILENT PATIENT stands as the must-read thriller of the year, appealing to fans of gripping suspense novels like THE FAMILY UPSTAIRS by Lisa Jewell, BLOOD ORANGE by Harriet Tyce, and PLAYING NICE by JP Delaney."
The Maidens: "Step into a thrilling, heart-in-throat ride with THE MAIDENS, the latest masterpiece from the #1 global bestselling author of The Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides. This gripping psychological suspense has garnered praise from renowned authors and critics alike:
- 'A thrilling, heart-in-throat ride' - STEPHEN FRY
- 'An absolute jaw-dropper' - LUCY FOLEY
- 'Elegant, sinister, stylish' - CHRIS WHITAKER
- 'Grips from start to finish' - HARRIET TYCE
Join the exclusive society of The Maidens, handpicked by the charismatic professor of Greek tragedy, Edward Fosca. A secretive group of the brightest, most captivating students at Cambridge University, they are ensnared in a web of ancient traditions, beauty, jealousy, and lies.
When one of the Maidens is brutally murdered, Mariana Andros, a grieving young therapist and former student of the university, is pulled back into its idyllic yet treacherous environment. As she delves deeper, uncovering secrets that threaten the person she loves most, Mariana is willing to risk everything to stop the killer, even her own life.
THE MAIDENS is a spellbinding tale that intertwines Greek mythology, murder, and obsession, delivering a psychological thriller that will leave you breathless.
Praise for THE MAIDENS:
- 'There's definitely a flavor of The Secret History to Alex Michaelides's second novel ... The Maidens is a compelling read, and delivers its Hellenic thrills in style.' - SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
- 'A book which screams 'make me into a TV series' ... his writing, especially his characterisation, possesses a unique sparkle and more promise than most other writers.' - DAILY MAIL
- 'Nothing short of genius.' - WOMAN & HOME
- 'How do you go about following one of the biggest thrillers of the past decade? You write something even better.' - CHRIS WHITAKER, bestselling author of WE BEGIN AT THE END
- 'Grips from intriguing start to horrifying finish ... A brilliant achievement.' - HARRIET TYCE
- 'A page-turner of the first order' - DAVID BALDACCI
- 'The greatest campus novel since The Secret History by Donna Tartt ... with a climatic twist that you will NEVER see coming.' - TONY PARSONS
- 'A stunning psychological thriller ... Michaelides is on a roll.' - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"
The Fury: "Infinitely thrilling and delicately crafted, the plot keeps everyone guessing until the very end, with an unscrupulous villain to underline just how good it is. DO NOT MISS IT' - Daily Mail
'Deliciously twisty and fiendishly clever. A highly enjoyable tale of subterfuge, secrets and murder' - Observer
‘My favourite Alex Michaelides yet – the undisputed master of the twist’ - Lucy Foley
‘The king of all unreliable narrators, enough twists and turns to power two novels’ - David Baldacci
‘You'll think you know where it's going and you couldn't be more wrong’ - Linwood Barclay
‘A very special book and highly recommended’ - Janice Hallett
‘A masterclass in suspense’ - Steve Cavanagh
‘A glorious triumph - just brilliant’ - Stephen Fry
‘The best novel yet from Alex Michaelides’ - Sophie Hannah
'Even better than The Silent Patient… Alex Michaelides is a magician’ - JP Delaney
'There were seven of us in all, trapped on the island. One of us was a murderer . . .'
On a small private Greek island, former movie star Lana Farrar - an old friend - invites a select group of us to stay.
It'll be hot, sunny, perfect. A chance to relax and reconnect - and maybe for a few hidden truths to come out.
Because nothing on this island is quite what it seems.
Not Lana. Not her guests.
Certainly not the murderer - furiously plotting their crime . . .
But who am I?
My name is Elliot Chase, and I'm going to tell you a story unlike any you've ever heard.
BESTSELLING AUTHORS ARE ALREADY FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE FURY ‘The Fury is a masterfully woven story of Shakespearean twists and Machiavellian turns. A Greek Tragedy in the guise of a postmodern thriller. Do not miss this one’ - Holly Jackson"
