Alice Berenson loved her husband, Gabriel, totally and unreservedly. They were a perfect match. Gabriel was a society photographer and Alice painted so they shared the artistic viewpoint and understood the important of creation each needed in their lives. They were both successful and Alice came from money so they lived in a gorgeous house and had everything material they desired. Why then, did Alice wait one night and shoot Gabriel five times in the face?
Since the discovery of Gabriel's body, Alice has never spoken. She had a long history of an unstable mind and even previous suicide attempts. Most people thought it was bound to happen but no one knew what could have caused it that night. Now, Alice has been in the hospital for over six years and has never once spoken a word
Theo Faber is a criminal psychologist and he finds himself fascinated with the case. He has practiced for several years at Broadmoor so he knows the criminal mind. He has devoured every word in the press about Alice and Gabriel and feels that somehow, he could find the key to unlock Alice's silence. When a job opens at the private hospital where Alice resides, he jumps at the chance and is hired. Can he convince Alice to speak?
This is the buzz book of the year in the mystery genre. It is Michaelides's debut novel and to have one so successful is quite an achievement. He studied at Cambridge and the Los Angles Institute of Screenwriting. The book draws the reader in and the action is fast-paced enough to keep interest. Few will expect or anticipate the novel's ending. This book is recommended for mystery readers.
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