{"product_id":"marion","title":"Marion","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLeah Rowan\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \n\u003ci\u003eMarion \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eVigil Annie. \u003c\/i\u003eShe lives in Brooklyn and the Catskills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003ePsycho\u003c\/i\u003e gets a feminist facelift in this punchy thriller that reframes Hitchock's masterpiece as both a revenge fantasy and a surprisingly sweet ode to sisterhood. Witty, muscular, and crowd-pleasing to no end.\" \u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, Editor's Pick\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A wonderfully taut story that is more than just its revisionist premise.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eVariety\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A bloody tale of female rage and empowerment that is one of the most astonishing, exhilarating novels you're likely to read this year.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBookTrib\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This modern twist on Hitchcock's classic \n\u003ci\u003ePsycho\u003c\/i\u003e presents an alternative story where the heroine lives, and is the perfect read for Summerween.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A gleefully macabre reinterpretation of Alfred Hitchcock's \n\u003ci\u003ePsycho\u003c\/i\u003e...and an amped-up feminist revenge fantasy.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An incredible feminist revisionist piece of fiction that not only allows this iconic character to take control of her own destiny, but also deftly pays homage to the original by reimagining what she could have been.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Bookreporter.com\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A fiendishly clever feminist remix of \n\u003ci\u003e Psycho\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An unpredictable, twist-heavy thriller.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eSaratoga Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"What if Marion Crane hadn't died in the shower? In this chilling reimagining of \n\u003ci\u003ePsycho\u003c\/i\u003e, Leah Rowan asks what happens when survival hardens into something darker. Both homage and reinvention, \n\u003ci\u003eMarion \u003c\/i\u003edelivers 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.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Stephanie Wrobel, \u003ci\u003e USA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Hitchcock Hotel \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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, \n\u003ci\u003eMarion\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAndrea Bartz, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWe Were Never Here\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Within minutes of reading \n\u003ci\u003eMarion\u003c\/i\u003e, I knew it was going to be one of my books of the year. In this powerful novel inspired by \n\u003ci\u003ePsycho\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eMarion\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Sarah Pearse, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Sanatorium\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Compulsively readable and clever as hell, this contemporary twist on \n\u003ci\u003ePsycho\u003c\/i\u003e has genuine scares and surprises. A sharp, fresh, wickedly fun reimagining. Rowan expertly builds tension while flipping the script on a classic. \n\u003ci\u003eMarion\u003c\/i\u003e is the ultimate horror\/thriller.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRachel Harrison, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003ePlay Nice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Disturbing, fierce, and unputdownable, \n\u003ci\u003eMarion \u003c\/i\u003eis a brilliant, feminist twist on one of the most well-known thrillers of our time. An intense, spine-tingling tale.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Julia Bartz, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Writing Retreat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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, \n\u003ci\u003eMarion \u003c\/i\u003eis the funhouse mirror version of \n\u003ci\u003ePsycho\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eRachel Hawkins, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Villa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A pitch-perfect thriller that feels like the primal scream every woman has been holding back her entire life.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Megan Collins, author of \u003ci\u003eCross My Heart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A deliciously twisted retelling of \n\u003ci\u003ePsycho\u003c\/i\u003e 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.'\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDanielle Valentine, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDelicate Condition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eMarion\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Vanessa Lillie, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBlood Sisters \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003eThe \n\u003ci\u003ePsycho \u003c\/i\u003eretelling of my dark feminist dreams \n\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eMarion \u003c\/i\u003ecrackles 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.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eAshley Winstead, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThis Book Will Bury Me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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 \n\u003ci\u003eMarion. \u003c\/i\u003eI loved this banger of a book, and could not put it down.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Sophie Stava, author of \u003ci\u003eCount My Lies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNamed a Most Anticipated Book of Summer by \u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGoodreads\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVariety\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBuzzFeed\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCrimeReads\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSheReads\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eScary Mommy\u003c\/i\u003e - An Indie Next Pick - A LibraryReads Selection\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"The perfect read for Summerween.\" --\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"A fiendishly clever feminist remix of \u003ci\u003ePsycho\u003c\/i\u003e. Rowan's bold take on Hitchcock's classic benefits from wicked humor, a well-rounded heroine fueled by righteous anger, and a breakneck pace.\" --\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNORMAN WAS HER FIRST\u003c\/i\u003e...\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMarion is in deep. She's stolen money from the Manhattan ad agency where she works in a desperate bid to help her sister escape an abusive marriage, but the bus breaks down before she can make it to Saratoga Springs. It's late at night, and the only place with vacancies is an old set of cabins on the outskirts of town. She pays for a room in cash, and ends up chatting with Norm, the young innkeeper who's handsome, charming and a touch hung-up on his elderly mother. Back in her room, she steps into the shower, scrubbing off the late-summer heat, when the curtain is pulled back... \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNorm Billings is there with a knife. He raises his arm to strike, but before he does, Marion knees him in the balls, grabs the knife, and stabs the life out of him. Now, she's covered in blood, and she's a woman on the run--not just a thief, but a killer, too. Where will she go? How will she save both herself and her sister? And what mysteries will she uncover as she does? \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \n\u003ci\u003ePsycho\u003c\/i\u003e, Hitchcock shocked audiences when he killed off his protagonist. But what if the leading lady had fought back? \n\u003ci\u003eMarion\u003c\/i\u003e offers an alternate history of the most famous dead blonde to ever grace the silver screen. Only this time, the knife is in her hands--and she's no victim. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/13\/2026 (EAN 9781250416469, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/01\/2026 pg. 88 (EAN 9781250416469, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781250416469, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eRowan, Leah\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLeah Rowan\u003c\/b\u003e is an author living in Brooklyn and the Catskills. \n\u003ci\u003eMarion\u003c\/i\u003e is her forthcoming thriller.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"St. Martin's Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496250343702,"sku":"9781250416469","price":34.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781250416469.jpg?v=1783058254","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/marion","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}