Psycho by Robert Bloch
In this chilling psychological thriller, a young woman named Marion Crane makes a fateful decision to steal a large sum of money and embark on a desperate escape. Seeking refuge at the Bates Motel, she encounters the enigmatic Norman Bates, a seemingly harmless proprietor with a deeply disturbing secret. As the suspense builds, the boundaries between reality and madness blur, leading to a shocking climax that will leave readers questioning their own sanity.
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- Published
- 1959
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 175-256
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.7)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 31st on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- 58th on Top 100 Killer Thrillers (NPR)
- 501 Must-Read Books (LibraryThing)
- Horror Literature: A Core Collection and Reference Guide (Book edited by Marshall B. Tymn)
- Horror: The 100 Best Books ("Horror: The 100 Best Books" Book by Stephen Jones (Editor) and Kim Newman (Editor))
- Nightmare Magazine's Top 100 Horror Books (Nightmare Magazine)