Robert Bloch books in order
American fiction writer
- Lived
- 1917–1994
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 36
- Series
- 1
Robert Bloch published 27 novels, 1 novella, 7 short story collections and 1 other book, beginning with Psycho (1959). The series is Psycho tetralogy (3 books, starting with Psycho).
Updated September 2026
Psycho tetralogy books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 Psycho (1959) · 2 Psycho II (1982) · 3 Psycho House (1990)
- 1.
Psycho (1959)
- 2.
Psycho II (1982)
- 3.
Psycho House (1990)
Where to start with Robert Bloch
Start here
Psycho
Robert Bloch's most-read book and the first of the 3 Psycho tetralogy books.
Standalone novels in order
Pleasant Dreams (1960)
Shower Scene of Psycho (1960), with Alfred Hitchcock
The Scarf (1966)
The Todd Dossier (1969)
The Cunning (1970)
Night-world (1972)
American Gothic (1974)
Firebug (1977)
The Best of Robert Bloch (1977)
Strange Eons (1978)
Psycho 2 (1983)
Twilight Zone (1983)
Twilight Zone, The Movie (1983)
Night of the Ripper (1984)
Final Reckonings (1987)
Midnight Pleasures (1987)
Grand Masters' Choice (1989)
Screams (1989)
Lori (1990)
The Jekyll Legacy (1990)
Psycho-paths (1991)
Monsters in Our Midst (1993)
Mysteries of the Worm (1993)
Once Around the Bloch (1995)
Novellas in order
The Dead Beat (1960)
Short story collections in order
Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos Volume 2 (1973)
The Opener of the Way (1974)
Cold Chills (1977)
Out of the Mouths of Graves (1979)
The Selected Stories of Robert Bloch (1987)
The Early Fears (1993)
Flowers from the Moon and Other Lunacies (1998)
Other books in order
The Skull of the Marquis De Sade (1976)
Film and TV adaptations
- Psycho (1960)Film · from Psycho
- Psycho tetralogy (1960)TV · from Psycho
- Psycho (1998)Film · from Psycho
Free to read
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About Robert Bloch
Robert Albert Bloch was an American fiction writer, primarily of crime, psychological horror, and fantasy, much of which has been dramatized for radio, cinema and television. He also wrote a relatively small amount of science fiction. His writing career lasted 60 years, including more than 30 years in television and film. He began his professional writing career immediately after graduation from high school, aged 17. He is best known as the writer of the novel Psycho (1959), the basis for the 1960 film Psycho directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Bloch wrote hundreds of short stories and over 30 novels. He was a protégé of H. P. Lovecraft, who was the first to seriously encourage his talent. However, while he started emulating Lovecraft and his brand of cosmic horror, he later specialized in crime and horror stories, often emphasizing psychological aspects of the characters within.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Robert Bloch FAQ
- How many books has Robert Bloch written?
- Robert Bloch published 27 novels, 1 novella, 7 short story collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert Bloch's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Psycho tetralogy with Psycho. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Robert Bloch's last book?
- Once Around the Bloch (1995).
- What is Robert Bloch's most famous book?
- Psycho (1959) is Robert Bloch's most widely read book.
- Are Robert Bloch's books connected?
- 3 books belong to 1 series (Psycho tetralogy); the other 33 books stand alone.
- Which Robert Bloch books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Psycho (film, 1960).
- Can I read Robert Bloch's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Robert Bloch are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.