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Dexter is a blood spatter analyst, helping the Miami police capture killers by day, while by night--certain nights, when the moon is right and all preparations are made--he creates his own justice. You see, Dexter is a serial killer of serial killers.

His sister, Deborah, is a Vice Officer on the same police force, and she comes to Dexter for help on the case of a new serial killer that is preying on the Miami prostitutes. Though Dexter is a "nerd cop" (as he puts it) and not an actual detective, he has gained a bit of a reputation for having an special insight into the minds of serial killers. If they--especially Deb!--only knew why. . .

Dexter is torn between his desire to help Deb succeed and move up the career ladder, and his desire to save this new, artistic and terribly appealing killer for himself. There's never a question that Dexter wants to stop the killer. Or is there?

This killer seems to be calling to Dexter, speaking specifically to him, asking him to come play. And oh how Dexter wants to play! As more bodies pile up, and more "Dexter, come play" messages appear, Dexter struggles to stay sane working on this case. There are times he wonders if he himself could be this latest amazing serial killer, especially as he begins dreaming about the latest killings before they happen!

The result: a disturbingly enjoyable novel, well-written mystery and suspense, lots of laugh out loud dark humor and a hero that I almost feel guilty for liking. But like him I do. Lindsay has created a complex character and a book that deserves a full five stars. Even if I feel a wee bit guilty for recommended it!


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Darkly Dreaming Dexter Jeffry P Lindsay 9781402581380 Books Reviews

I watched the TV series before I read the books and that might make me biased. I liked the first book of the Dexter series, but it didn't captivate me as much as the TV series did - somehow it feels to me like the characters in the books are not as deep as in the TV series, which surprised me as it almost always is the other way around.
Still, this was an enjoyable read.
The series is so well executed (pun intended) that I was curious to read the book that inspired it all. I found the situation to be similar to Trueblood okay book with good ideas that has been masterfully adapted to the screen.

The author did a brilliant job of thinking up the character of Dexter, but the plot is just sometimes just downright unbelievable. Unlike some other reviewers, I enjoyed most of the prose (usually Dexter's inner thoughts/monologues).

The book is essentially Season 1 of the series, although the ending is much different and not plausible.

If you're really into the show, you will probably find the book underwhelming. I would read this book if you are interested in what kinds of things will be plucked for TV/movie adaptation. The details of the plot aren't so important as creating an interesting character/premise.
Long time since I read this one. Unlike some of the other reviewers I started with the books. When TV-Dexter came along, I was disapointed. But, well. The books have these lovely inner monologer, which can of course never works on film. Also, what can be described in writing can often not be shown. Escpecially not someone/some thing like Dexter.
Dexter in the books is very frightening, you really do not want to meet him; you do not want to think about him existing. Except that he is so sympatetic... And, of course, he proves several times on every page how full of feelings he is, and does not want to be, because once he admits that to himself...
TV-Dexter is funny and sort of cute, and so unbelivable. One would never recognize him if name were changed.
I had to keep reading. I wanted to be angry with Dexter, but he explained his situation so well that I found I supported his efforts instead.
Thank goodness this is fiction! Such sick minds don't really exist, do they? Since I had seen the television show, I was somewhat familiar with the idea of a good serial killer. I did not remember the reasoning, though, so I appreciated that information. The characters seemed realistic ... mostly. The evil mind is still difficult for me to understand. And the mystery was challenging for me. But that keeps me reading. Good read, I say!
I bought this book because I am a very big fan of the first four seasons of the TV show. I knew there were some differences so I decided to check it out. I finished this book in a little over twenty four hours. I haven't read a full book in a while (too busy) but I picked this one up and was instantly infatuated with it. This book basically shows the first season of the show. You all remember it. The Ice Truck Killer. The creepy arc that kept you up all night with curiousity. Why was he obsessed with Dexter? Reading this book helped me understand a little bit more. I definitely recommend it. I've already purchased the second one.
As with most people here, I was a huge fan of the television series. I’ve had the book on my shelf for years now and finally found the time to blow through this very quick read. Lindsay has a distinct but not entirely original style of writing that truly helps craft Dexter’s voice. Although the literary tools deployed are helpful in developing Dexter’s persona, Lindsay’s choices like the short, basic sentence structure and repetitive alliteration often feels a bit like a middle schooler wrote it. The plot is almost identical to the first season of the show, and I thoroughly enjoyed revisiting the story. It was interesting to see how the show had been adapted from its source material. I look forward to reading the sequel and eventually getting to points in the story that are entirely unique from the show. There are clear choices the actors made that are different from the characters in the story, and it gives them a different personality and makes their actions have different meanings. I’d be interested to see how far apart the on screen versions end up from the on page versions by the end of the series. But for now, I’d just say I’d recommend it if you’re looking for something quick and want to revisit Dexter, but bypass it if you’re looking for something compelling, new, or unique.
Dexter is a blood spatter analyst, helping the Miami police capture killers by day, while by night--certain nights, when the moon is right and all preparations are made--he creates his own justice. You see, Dexter is a serial killer of serial killers.

His sister, Deborah, is a Vice Officer on the same police force, and she comes to Dexter for help on the case of a new serial killer that is preying on the Miami prostitutes. Though Dexter is a "nerd cop" (as he puts it) and not an actual detective, he has gained a bit of a reputation for having an special insight into the minds of serial killers. If they--especially Deb!--only knew why. . .

Dexter is torn between his desire to help Deb succeed and move up the career ladder, and his desire to save this new, artistic and terribly appealing killer for himself. There's never a question that Dexter wants to stop the killer. Or is there?

This killer seems to be calling to Dexter, speaking specifically to him, asking him to come play. And oh how Dexter wants to play! As more bodies pile up, and more "Dexter, come play" messages appear, Dexter struggles to stay sane working on this case. There are times he wonders if he himself could be this latest amazing serial killer, especially as he begins dreaming about the latest killings before they happen!

The result a disturbingly enjoyable novel, well-written mystery and suspense, lots of laugh out loud dark humor and a hero that I almost feel guilty for liking. But like him I do. Lindsay has created a complex character and a book that deserves a full five stars. Even if I feel a wee bit guilty for recommended it!