Alex Michaelides, born in 1977 in Cyprus to an English mother and a Greek father, is a bestselling British Cypriot author and screenwriter. He draws inspiration from his upbringing steeped in Greek mythology, evident in the atmospheric settings and psychological depth of his novels. Michaelides is known for crafting suspenseful, character-driven psychological thrillers, often featuring unreliable narrators and unexpected twists. His debut, The Silent Patient, became a global phenomenon, achieving immense commercial success and critical acclaim.