Alex Michaelides: The Waterstones Interview

An idyllic, private Greek island in the company of a movie star may sound like paradise but things are about to turn deadly in the latest thriller from Alex Michaelides. In a fascinating conversation we learn more about how his Cypriot upbringing infuses his storytelling, the new approach to writing that freed up his style, plus the real-life Hollywood inspiration behind his latest creation.

F O L L O W U S

[inessamaria]

I love his books! Usually I don´t like stories setting in islands, but Alex´s writing style is so amazing that I can´t wait to read The Fury!

[kasabianlee]

Just finished The Fury. I love it! Very well written. The twists tho. OMG 🤯🫢 I can really see this being adapted into a film in the future. ❤️

[linamariaph]

this dude is my king and my everything i am so in love with his novels

[ichimarutetsu]

I absolutely LOVED this book. I finished in in less than half a day. I could not put it down and that ending was the chefs kiss

[promar]

I loved his first 2 books, I had to get The Fury. I really enjoyed it, it was a page turner for me.

[nickj.]

Mr. Michaelides is a very very talented author. I just found his book " the Maidens" and I am half way through and loving it. I can't recommend his books enough🙂🔥

[priya-rqkk]

I think it's Theo talking 😂 dunno why