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You Love Me
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This thriller shares a disturbing and unnerving tone that will resonate with The Silent Patient fans.
10 Best Books Like The Silent Patient
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The best books like The Silent Patient are:
- 1You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes0#3
- 2The Locked Door by Frieda McFadden0
- 3Death of the Black Widow by James Patterson and J.D. Barker0
- 4The Teacher by Frieda McFadden0
- 5Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane5.0
- 6The Housemaid by Freida McFadden4.5
- 7The Tenant by Freida McFadden4.2
- 8Want to Know a Secret by Freida McFadden4.2
- 9The Match by Harlan Coben0
- 10The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins0
When renowned artist Alicia Berenson shoots her photographer husband five times in the face, then never speaks another word
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This thriller shares a tense and calculated tone that will resonate with The Silent Patient fans.
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This thriller shares a dark and twisty tone that will resonate with The Silent Patient fans.
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This thriller shares a dark and unsettling tone that will resonate with The Silent Patient fans.
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This thriller shares a sinister and manipulative tone that will resonate with The Silent Patient fans.
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This thriller shares a suspenseful and paranoid tone that will resonate with The Silent Patient fans.
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This thriller shares a dark and unsettling tone that will resonate with The Silent Patient fans.
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by Harlan Coben
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This thriller shares a tense and propulsive tone that will resonate with The Silent Patient fans.
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This thriller shares a dark and unsettling tone that will resonate with The Silent Patient fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Silent Patient
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
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| You Love Me | Caroline Kepnes | 0 | — | — | Closest match |
| The Locked Door | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2021 | — | Similar vibes |
| Death of the Black Widow | James Patterson and J.D. Barker | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Teacher | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2024 | — | Similar vibes |
| Shutter Island | Dennis Lehane | 5.0 | 2010 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Housemaid | Freida McFadden | 4.5 | 2022 | 332 | Similar vibes |
| The Tenant | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2025 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| Want to Know a Secret | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2026 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| The Match | Harlan Coben | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Girl on the Train | Paula Hawkins | 0 | 2015 | 336 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Silent Patient?
The most similar books to The Silent Patient are You Love Me, The Locked Door, Death of the Black Widow.
What should I read after The Silent Patient?
After finishing The Silent Patient, readers most commonly pick up You Love Me next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Alex Michaelides, such as The Maidens: A Novel.
Who writes books like Alex Michaelides?
Authors similar to Alex Michaelides include Gillian Flynn, Ruth Ware.
What genre is The Silent Patient?
The Silent Patient is a Thriller novel by Alex Michaelides, published in 2019. It features elements of Unreliable Narrator, Obsession, Medical Setting.
How long is The Silent Patient?
The Silent Patient is 340 pages long.
Does The Silent Patient have romance/spice?
The Silent Patient has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
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About The Silent Patient
When renowned artist Alicia Berenson shoots her photographer husband five times in the face, then never speaks another word, psychotherapist Theo Faber becomes obsessed with uncovering her motive. Set in a secure psychiatric facility, this debut psychological thriller masterfully weaves together themes of obsession, trauma, and unreliable narration. With its jaw-dropping twist ending that redefines everything readers thought they knew, Michaelides delivers a modern classic that combines the plotting prowess of Agatha Christie with contemporary psychological depth. Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven suspense, Greek mythology references, and shocking revelations that demand immediate re-reading.