Marion
A Novel

Quotes

"A fiendishly clever feminist remix of Psycho. Rowan’s bold take on Hitchcock’s classic benefits from wicked humor, a well-rounded heroine fueled by righteous anger, and a breakneck pace. Readers will want to check in to the Billings for a long stay." —Publishers Weekly

"Diabolically clever…Writing with a deliciously grim sense of wit as sharp as the knife Marion wields, Rowan deftly ratchets up the tension in her ingeniously inventive plot to the breaking point while simultaneously detonating several plot bombshells that Hitchcock himself would surely applaud. But beyond being a superior thriller/slasher blend, the book is also a thoughtful exploration of the bonds that connect sisters, as well as sisterhood writ large." —Library Journal (starred review)

"An unpredictable, twist-heavy thriller." —Saratoga Today

"What if Marion Crane hadn’t died in the shower? In this chilling reimagining of Psycho, Leah Rowan asks what happens when survival hardens into something darker. Both homage and reinvention, Marion delivers spine-tingling echoes of Hitchcock while charting a bold, bloody new path for a heroine transformed into a predator. A fierce story of raw female strength. Hitchcock would be proud." —Stephanie Wrobel, USA Today bestselling author of The Hitchcock Hotel

"Clear your schedule, because once you start reading this wildly original Hitchcock retelling, you won't be able to stop. Tense, thrilling, and packed with twists, Marion is a brilliantly constructed thrill ride from a bold new voice in horror. Every time you think you've got it figured out, buckle up—Rowan is five steps ahead, and you won't believe what she's got in store." —Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of We Were Never Here

"Within minutes of reading Marion, I knew it was going to be one of my books of the year. In this powerful novel inspired by Psycho, Marion challenges, questions and subverts every female victim stereotype we’ve either consciously or subconsciously absorbed in the thriller genre and left me thinking long after I turned the last page. Rowan hooks the reader from the very first sentence with a narrative voice that compels and captivates at every turn. Whip-smart, surprising and perfectly plotted with pacing that left me spinning, I can’t recommend it enough. A brilliant novel that begs to be discussed." —Sarah Pearse, New York Times bestselling author of The Sanatorium

"Compulsively readable and clever as hell, this contemporary twist on Psycho has genuine scares and surprises. A sharp, fresh, wickedly fun reimagining. Rowan expertly builds tension while flipping the script on a classic. Marion is the ultimate horror/thriller." —Rachel Harrison, New York Times bestselling author of Play Nice

"Disturbing, fierce, and unputdownable, Marion is a brilliant, feminist twist on one of the most well-known thrillers of our time. An intense, spine-tingling tale." —Julia Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of The Writing Retreat

"A bloody tale of female rage, an ode to the bonds of sisterhood in all its forms, and one of the smartest retellings I've had the pleasure to read, Marion is the funhouse mirror version of Psycho I never knew I always needed. To take a story so ingrained in our Horror DNA and find new angles and deeper truths, to not just re-tell but truly reinvent, is a skill even Hitchcock would have to envy. And on top of all of that, it's just a Damn Fun Read! Leah Rowan is absolutely one to watch." —Rachel Hawkins, New York Times bestselling author of The Villa

"A deliciously twisted retelling of Psycho by a masterful writer, and the rare book where plot, character and prose are equally gorgeous. This cathartic, feminist horror is for anyone who's ever watched Hitchcock and wondered about the inner rage of one of those famous 'icy blondes.'" —Danielle Valentine, New York Times bestselling author of Delicate Condition

"Marion proves that the most famous dead blonde in the world can take back her narrative and her power. Don't miss this page-turning and fantastically feminist reimagining of an iconic Hitchcock character, a novel full of twists, heart, and most of all, justice." —Vanessa Lillie, bestselling author of Blood Sisters

"The Psycho retelling of my dark feminist dreams, Marion crackles with wry humor, savage action, and an electric tension that will keep it at the forefront of your mind, even when you aren't reading. In this tautly-written thriller, Rowan delivers a powerful sendup of a Hitchcock classic, putting his famous blondes behind the wheels (and the knives), rather than on the floor. What an incredibly entertaining and deeply satisfying tour de force." —Ashley Winstead, USA Today bestselling author of This Book Will Bury Me

"Leah Rowan artfully constructs a juicy, cunning joyride of a thriller—it's clever, twisty, beautifully executed, and great fun to read. From the smart pacing to the complex characters, readers will not soon forget Marion. I loved this banger of a book, and could not put it down." —Sophie Stava, author of Count My Lies