The Maidens

🏛️ At Cambridge University, beauty hides deadly secrets.

From the internationally bestselling author of The Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides returns with a spine-chilling psychological thriller — The Maidens. Released on 26 May 2022 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, this gripping paperback dives into a world of Greek mythology, elite academia, and hidden obsessions.

When brilliant but troubled therapist Mariana Andros returns to Cambridge University after a student is found murdered, she becomes convinced that a charismatic professor of Greek tragedy is behind the crime — and possibly others. Despite warnings and rising danger, Mariana is drawn deeper into the secretive world of The Maidens, a mysterious group of female students devoted to the professor.

As her obsession grows, so does the body count.

Why readers love The Maidens:

✔ From the author of the global phenomenon The Silent Patient
✔ A dark academia setting full of tension and atmosphere
✔ A layered mystery with unexpected twists and psychological depth
✔ Ideal for fans of The Secret History, Gone Girl, and You
✔ Standalone thriller – no prior reading required

Taut, elegant, and utterly unpredictable, The Maidens is a masterclass in slow-burning suspense and psychological manipulation.

👉 Order your copy now and uncover the deadly secrets hidden behind ivy-covered walls.