1
by Viet Thanh Nguyen
02015384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and satirical tone that will resonate with Psycho fans.
10 Best Books Like Psycho
If you loved Psycho by Robert Bloch, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Psycho are:
- 1The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen0
- 2The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy4.7#1
- 3The Secret by Lee Child and Andrew Child0
- 4The Secret History by Donna Tartt0
- 5House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski0
- 6The Teacher by Frieda McFadden0
- 7The Housemaid by Freida McFadden4.5
- 8The Tenant by Freida McFadden4.2
- 9The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden4.4
- 10The Housemaid Is Watching by Freida McFadden4.2
When Marion takes refuge at the isolated Bates Motel on a dark, stormy night, she encounters the shy proprietor Norman Bates and his domineering mother. What begins as a chance encounter at a roadside motel becomes a chilling descent into madness that will forever change how you think about the stranger behind the front desk.
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The Hunt for Red October
Jack Ryan #1 (works standalone)by Tom Clancy
4.72009
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and methodical tone that will resonate with Psycho fans.
3
by Lee Child and Andrew Child
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a steady and assured tone that will resonate with Psycho fans.
5
by Mark Z. Danielewski
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a cerebral and unnerving tone that will resonate with Psycho fans.
6
by Frieda McFadden
02024
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and twisty tone that will resonate with Psycho fans.
7
by Freida McFadden
4.52022332 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a sinister and manipulative tone that will resonate with Psycho fans.
8
by Freida McFadden
4.22025368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a suspenseful and paranoid tone that will resonate with Psycho fans.
9
by Freida McFadden
4.42025336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a manipulative and shocking tone that will resonate with Psycho fans.
10
by Freida McFadden
4.22024400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a suspenseful and unsettling tone that will resonate with Psycho fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Psycho
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sympathizer | Viet Thanh Nguyen | 0 | 2015 | 384 | Closest match |
| The Hunt for Red October | Tom Clancy | 4.7 | 2009 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Secret | Lee Child and Andrew Child | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Secret History | Donna Tartt | 0 | 2011 | — | Similar vibes |
| House of Leaves | Mark Z. Danielewski | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Teacher | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2024 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Housemaid | Freida McFadden | 4.5 | 2022 | 332 | Similar vibes |
| The Tenant | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2025 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| The Housemaid's Secret | Freida McFadden | 4.4 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Housemaid Is Watching | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2024 | 400 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Psycho?
The most similar books to Psycho are The Sympathizer, The Hunt for Red October, The Secret.
What should I read after Psycho?
After finishing Psycho, readers most commonly pick up The Sympathizer next.
Who writes books like Robert Bloch?
Authors similar to Robert Bloch include Freida McFadden, Gillian Flynn, Alex Michaelides.
What genre is Psycho?
Psycho is a Thriller novel by Robert Bloch, published in 2014.
How long is Psycho?
Psycho is 162 pages long.
About Psycho
Marion is lost on a dark and lonely road; she's tired and hungry and afraid. She thinks she's dreaming when she sees a motel sign shining in the darkness: Bates Motel. But for Marion the nightmare is just beginning ...To most people Psycho needs no introduction, but although Alfred Hitchcock's film was largely faithful to the book, in the novel itself you will find a story more nuanced and - if possible - even darker.