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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | The Literary Crest today named Alex Michaelides its Thriller Author of the Season.
Michaelides's The Silent Patient, the story of a painter who shoots her husband and never speaks again, became one of the bestselling thrillers of the century. The Maidens and The Fury extended his love of Greek tragedy into Cambridge colleges and Aegean islands.
The honour comes with a feature package including a craft essay on unreliable narrators and a spoiler-free guide to all three novels.
Announcement Highlights
• Featured author: Alex Michaelides (Thriller & Psychological Suspense).
• Programme includes curated reading guides, book club materials and a global reader spotlight.
• Complete bibliography of 3 titles with direct purchase links.
• Available to readers in every country through The Literary Crest.
Statement from the Editors
"Alex Michaelides is one of the defining voices in thriller & psychological suspense today," said the Editorial Board of The Literary Crest. "We are proud to bring this work to an even wider international audience."
Key Facts
• The Silent Patient spent over a year on the NYT bestseller list.
• Sold in a record number of countries for a debut thriller.
• Studied at Cambridge and the American Film Institute.
• Goodreads Choice Award winner for Mystery & Thriller.
Availability
The Silent Patient (2019), available now in print, ebook and audio from major retailers worldwide.
The Maidens (2021), available now in print, ebook and audio from major retailers worldwide.
The Fury (2024), available now in print, ebook and audio from major retailers worldwide.
About Alex Michaelides
Alex Michaelides was born in Cyprus to a Greek-Cypriot father and English mother, studied English at Cambridge and screenwriting at the American Film Institute. His debut, The Silent Patient, became one of the bestselling thrillers of the century. The Maidens and The Fury continue his fascination with Greek tragedy, psychotherapy and unreliable narrators. Born 1977, Alex comes from Nicosia, Cyprus.
About The Literary Crest
Founded in 2021, The Literary Crest is a fee-based international publication promoting authors and their books to readers across every continent through editorials, press releases and feature articles.
Media Contact
Press Desk, The Literary Crest, press@theliterarycrest.com
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