1
by Dennis Lehane
5.02010
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and unsettling 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:
- 1Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane5.0
- 2Before I Go To Sleep by S. J. Watson4.0
- 3The Breakdown by B.A. Paris4.2
- 4Pen Pal by J.T Geissinger4.1
- 5The Maidens: A Novel by Alex Michaelides4.1
- 6Into the Water by Paula Hawkins4.3
- 7In the Woods by Tana French4.1#1
- 8The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena4.1
- 9Never Lie by Frieda McFadden0
- 10Ward D by Freida McFadden4.3
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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Detailed Recommendations
2
by S. J. Watson
4.02011
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a claustrophobic and unsettling tone that will resonate with Psycho fans.
3
by B.A. Paris
4.22018352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and paranoid tone that will resonate with Psycho fans.
4
by J.T Geissinger
4.12025353 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and seductive tone that will resonate with Psycho fans.
5
by Alex Michaelides
4.12021335 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and unsettling tone that will resonate with Psycho fans.
6
by Paula Hawkins
4.32017386 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a dark and brooding tone that will resonate with Psycho fans.
7
In the Woods
Dublin Murder Squad #1 (works standalone)by Tana French
4.12019560 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a haunting and melancholic tone that will resonate with Psycho fans.
8
by Shari Lapena
4.12017336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and unforgiving tone that will resonate with Psycho fans.
10
by Freida McFadden
4.32025320 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and paranoid tone that will resonate with Psycho fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Psycho
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shutter Island | Dennis Lehane | 5.0 | 2010 | — | Closest match |
| Before I Go To Sleep | S. J. Watson | 4.0 | 2011 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Breakdown | B.A. Paris | 4.2 | 2018 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Pen Pal | J.T Geissinger | 4.1 | 2025 | 353 | Similar vibes |
| The Maidens: A Novel | Alex Michaelides | 4.1 | 2021 | 335 | Similar vibes |
| Into the Water | Paula Hawkins | 4.3 | 2017 | 386 | Similar vibes |
| In the Woods | Tana French | 4.1 | 2019 | 560 | Similar vibes |
| The Couple Next Door | Shari Lapena | 4.1 | 2017 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| Never Lie | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2022 | — | Similar vibes |
| Ward D | Freida McFadden | 4.3 | 2025 | 320 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Psycho?
The most similar books to Psycho are Shutter Island, Before I Go To Sleep, The Breakdown.
What should I read after Psycho?
After finishing Psycho, readers most commonly pick up Shutter Island 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.