The Silent Patient (Must Watch)

Theo is convinced he is the only one who can "unlock" Alicia. As he delves into her past, interviewing her family and former associates, the narrative splits between his present-day investigation and Alicia’s private diary entries leading up to the murder. Why It Works: The "Michaelides" Formula

Michaelides, who has a background in Greek mythology, weaves the myth of Alcestis into the fabric of the plot. Like Alcestis, who returns from the dead and remains silent, Alicia’s quietude feels ancient and heavy with meaning. The Silent Patient

The book plays masterfully with perspective. Readers are forced to ask: Is Theo a hero trying to help, or is his obsession a symptom of his own fractured psyche? Theo is convinced he is the only one who can "unlock" Alicia