This debut novel by Alex Michaelides spent over a year on the NYT bestseller list and sold in 49 countries. A well-conceived atmospheric story, with edginess, darkness, and richness of characters, The Silent Patient has a screen adaptation in the works, with Brad Pitt listed as a producer.

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