Robert Bloch

1917–1994

1 series 3 books in order

Robert Bloch was an American writer born in Chicago who corresponded with H. P. Lovecraft as a teenage Weird Tales reader and sold his first story to the magazine at seventeen. He won a 1959 Hugo Award and wrote the novel Psycho (1959), later filmed by Alfred Hitchcock, along with three Star Trek scripts and hundreds of stories.

Born: 1917
Known for: Psycho tetralogy

Series by Robert Bloch

Psycho tetralogy

3 books in order · 1959–1990

Psycho

1959 · Robert Bloch

Psycho is a 1959 horror novel by American writer Robert Bloch. The story follows Norman Bates, a caretaker at a remote motel, who deals with the…
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Psycho II

1982 · Robert Bloch

Psycho II is a 1982 novel written by Robert Bloch as a sequel to his 1959 novel Psycho. The story follows Norman Bates, the motel manager with a…
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Psycho House

1990 · Robert Bloch

Psycho House is a 1990 novel by Robert Bloch. The new Bates Motel is a tourist attraction built as a recreation of the murder site, and its…
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Robert Bloch written?

We list 3 books by Robert Bloch across 1 series, published between 1959–1990 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Robert Bloch's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Psycho.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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