"The Silent Patient" is a gripping psychological thriller that follows the story of Alicia Berenson, a famous painter who suddenly goes silent after being accused of murdering her husband. With a gripping plot twist and intense suspense, the book unravels the shocking truth behind Alicia's silence and the dark secrets she holds.

January 27, 2024

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13 books like The Silent Patient

13 books like The Silent Patient

Gone Girl

The Girl on the Train

The Woman in the Window

The Couple Next Door

Sharp Objects

The Girl Before

Behind Closed Doors

Big Little Lies

The Other Woman

The Wife Between Us

The Death of Mrs. Westaway

The Suspect

In a Dark, Dark Wood

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13 books like The Silent Patient

13 books like The Silent Patient

Gone Girl

The Girl on the Train

The Woman in the Window

The Couple Next Door

Sharp Objects

The Girl Before

Behind Closed Doors

Big Little Lies

The Other Woman

The Wife Between Us

The Death of Mrs. Westaway

The Suspect

In a Dark, Dark Wood

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