I've come across Nicholas Milton in a few novels, and he's always struck me as a fascinating character. In 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides, Nicholas is a psychotherapist who becomes deeply involved in the case of Alicia Berenson, a woman who shot her husband and then stopped speaking. His journey is intense, filled with psychological twists that keep you hooked. He's not your typical hero; he's flawed, driven by curiosity, and sometimes makes questionable choices. That complexity makes him memorable. I also recall a Nicholas Milton in some lesser-known thrillers, but the one from 'The Silent Patient' stands out because of how his story intertwines with the mystery.