The Maidens

by Alex Michaelides · 2021

When celebrated therapist Mariana Crawford returns to her alma mater, Cambridge, to investigate a string of mysterious deaths linked to an ancient Greek cult, the line between myth and murder blurs. Drawn into a secret society of “Maidens” who worship the goddess Artemis, Mariana must confront her own haunting past while racing against a cunning killer who seems to anticipate every move. Alex Michaelides weaves a pulse‑pounding psychological thriller that fuses academic intrigue, classical lore, and relentless suspense, delivering the same twist‑laden intensity that made The Silent Patient a global sensation.