The Silent Patient
Alex Michaelides
📚 Genre
Psychological Thriller / Suspense Fiction
🏢 Publisher
Orion (Imprint of Hachette UK)
📅 Publication Year
2019
🔢 ISBN
9781409181637
About This Book
Alicia Berenson, a famous painter, shoots her husband five times in the face and then never speaks another word. Theo Faber, a criminal psychotherapist, becomes obsessed with uncovering her motive and getting her to talk, leading him down a dark path. The cover features a minimalist design with a doorway revealing a single chair, implying isolation and psychiatric confinement.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
336 pages
Edition
Trade Paperback
Series
Standalone novel
Target Audience
Adult
Collector Information
Condition
Very Good. The cover shows minor edge wear and light corner bumping, but remains clean with no visible tearing or deep creasing on the face.
Estimated Value
$8.00 - $15.00
Rarity
Common. As a massive international bestseller with millions of copies in print, this specific paperback edition is widely available in bookstores and second-hand markets.
Historical Significance
Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Mystery & Thriller (2019). It was a record-breaking debut that spent over 100 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.
Collector Notes
For collectors, this is a 'reading copy' rather than a high-value investment piece. Value in this title is concentrated in the UK First Edition hardcovers with the 'blood-splatter' sprayed edges. Ensure the spine is not cracked to maintain current value. Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent the red and blue inks on the cover from fading.
Similar Books
The Maidens by Alex Michaelides, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn, Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris
Notable Features
Includes praise from David Baldacci and A.J. Finn on the front cover. Features the 'Over A Million Copies Sold' banner.