Books Like The Silent Patient
The Silent Patient
by Alex Michaelides
A famous painter shoots her husband and never speaks again. A slow, deeply psychological, and gripping thriller.
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Long Bright River
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A woman reevaluates her past relationship with a high school teacher. A slow, intensely gripping psychological deep dive.
Ask Again, Yes
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Black Cake
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A deceased mother leaves behind a voice recording filled with shocking secrets. A slow, intensely gripping family saga.
The Housemaid
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A woman with a dark past takes a job working for a wealthy, twisted family. Pure, binge-worthy suspense.
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Bringing Down the Duke
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A brilliant suffragette clashes with a grumpy Victorian duke. Smart, funny, and an effortlessly addictive historical romance.