Psycho tetralogy Books in Order

American horror franchise

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

Companion & related books

Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.

  • Cover of Psycho II

    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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  • Cover of Psycho House (Psycho #3)

    Psycho House (Psycho #3)

    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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  • Cover of Psycho

    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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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Psycho tetralogy books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with the first book.

How many books are in the Psycho tetralogy series?

We list 3 books by Robert Bloch , published between 1959–1990.

Where can I buy the Psycho tetralogy books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.