Before you is a unique story of the creation of the legendary "Psycho," the progenitor of all psychological thrillers. The author in the form of a novel guides the reader through all stages of the implementation of one of the most significant films in world cinema. The narrative uses Alfred Hitchcock's personal documents, interviews with actors, screenwriters and technicians, which creates the unique "insider" atmosphere of the book. The author scrupulously explores the entire history of the creation of "Psycho": the real crimes that formed the basis of the plot, the creation of the script, shooting, the victorious march of the picture across the planet... In his detailed novel, he first reveals to Hitchcock fans what was the main thing for the great director when creating his immortal masterpiece. Based on the novel by Stephen Rebello in Hollywood, the film of the same name was shot, released on the screens of the world in early 2013.