The Maidens

“the long-awaited follow-up
novel…is a top choice for fans of college campus thrillers. michaelides ties
together greek mythology, murder and obsession.”

The New York Post

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synopsis

Edward Fosca is a murderer. Of this Mariana is certain. But Fosca is untouchable. A handsome and charismatic Greek Tragedy professor at Cambridge University, Fosca is adored by staff and students alike—particularly by the members of a secret society of female students known as The Maidens.
Mariana Andros is a brilliant but troubled group therapist who becomes fixated on The Maidens when one member, a friend of Mariana’s niece Zoe, is found murdered in Cambridge.
Mariana, who was once herself a student at the university, quickly suspects that behind the idyllic beauty of the spires and turrets, and beneath the ancient traditions, lies something sinister. And she becomes convinced that, despite his alibi, Edward Fosca is guilty of the murder. But why would the professor target one of his students? And why does he keep returning to the rites of Persephone, the maiden, and her journey to the underworld?
When another body is found, Mariana’s obsession with proving Fosca’s guilt spirals out of control, threatening to destroy her credibility as well as her closest relationships. But Mariana is determined to stop this killer, even if it costs her everything—including her own life.

testimonials

“Thought provoking. Deep. Reminiscent. Atmospheric. Chilling. With roots in dark academia, this novel is Greek tragedy meets Hitchcock. Readers will surely be up late into the night turning pages, and find themselves pondering the ending well after finishing.”
Fort Hood Sentinel

“From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient comes a spellbinding tale of psychological suspense, weaving together Greek mythology, murder and obsession, that further cements “Michaelides as a major player in the field.”
Publisher Weekly

“Fans of The Silent Patient will love The Maidens… Set in the world of academia, it features Greek mythology, multiple murders and a twist that made my jaw hit the floor.”
Riley Sager, Parade Magazine

“This is the highly anticipated next book from the author of The Silent Patient. It’s sure to find readers in fans of dark academia! It also weaves Greek mythology into this claustrophobic murder mystery, packed full of twists and turns.” Book Riot

“For readers searching for a mystery…a new thriller sure to keep readers guessing until the very end.”
Hollywood Reporter

“Michaelides has proven that he is no one-hit wonder and is well on his way to becoming one of the world’s most influential and well-read thriller writers.”
Book Reporter