―Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author of The Guest List "Alex Michaelides hits a home run in his sophomore effort. The Maidens is a page-turner of the first order." ―David Baldacci "Combining Greek mythology with propulsive suspense, this gripping, twisty tale is the perfect way to start off your summer reading with a bang ...
In The Maidens, Alex Michaelides is back with a new murder mystery (due to be published June 15 in the States), this time one involving a secret society based in Greek mythology at Cambridge. I’m not much for stories about secret societies typically, but I thought the plot twist in Michaelides’ previous novel The Silent ...
"Alex Michaelides hits a home run in his sophomore effort. The Maidens is a page-turner of the first order." —David Baldacci " The Maidens is an intricately plotted, mystery-thriller for the discerning reader. It’s an atmospheric story set on Cambridge University’s campus merging cliff-hanging twists with artful suspense."
The Maidens by Alex Michaelides is a mystery thriller published in 2021. Its Cambridge University setting, gothic mood, and incorporation of a secret society situate it in the “dark academia” genre, which romanticizes the pursuit of knowledge at old, elite institutions.
"The Maidens" by Alex Michaelides is a psychological thriller that delves into themes of grief, deception, and the search for truth. Through Mariana 's journey, the novel explores the impact of unresolved love and the lengths one will go to protect those they care about.
Alex Michaelides was born and raised in Cyprus. He has an M.A. in English literature from Trinity College, Cambridge University, and an M.A. in screenwriting from the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. The Silent Patient was his first novel and was the biggest-selling debut in the world in 2019. It spent more than a year on the New York Times bestseller list and sold in a record-breaking ...