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.
The 2095th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1959
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 175-256
- Words
- 56,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 58th on Top 100 Killer Thrillers (NPR)
- Horror: The 100 Best Books ("Horror: The 100 Best Books" Book by Stephen Jones (Editor) and Kim Newman (Editor))