From the author of the global #1 bestselling debut The Silent Patient comes a spellbinding
literary thriller which weaves together Greek mythology psychology and murder... Edward Fosca
is a murderer. Of this Mariana is certain. But Fosca is untouchable. A 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 when one of The
Maidens a friend of Mariana's niece Zoe is found murdered. Mariana who was once herself a
student at the university suspects that behind the idyllic beauty of the spires and turrets
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. One
of the most highly anticipated books of the year THE MAIDENS is sure to become your new
obsession... * * * * * Praise for Alex Michaelides and his #1 global bestseller THE SILENT
PATIENT: 'Absolutely brilliant' STEPHEN FRY 'Excellent' JOANNE HARRIS 'Terrific' THE TIMES
Crime Book of the Month 'Smart sophisticated suspense' LEE CHILD 'Compelling' OBSERVER 'An
absolute jaw-dropper' LUCY FOLEY 'Hugely impressive' STEVE CAVANAGH 'Totally original' DAVID
BALDACCI 'The pace and finesse of a master' BBC CULTURE 'Genuinely chilling' SHARON BOLTON
'Unforgettable' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY 'Impossible to put down' MARK EDWARDS 'Shocking
mind-blowing' BLAKE CROUCH 'Highly recommended' C. J. TUDOR 'The definition of a page turner'
JOHN MARRS
