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ISBN
9780385511230
Book Title
Darkly Dreaming Dexter
Item Length
8.5in
Publisher
Doubleday Religious Publishing Group, T.H.E.
Publication Year
2004
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
0.9in
Author
Jeff Lindsay
Genre
Fiction
Topic
Psychological, Crime, Thrillers / Suspense
Item Width
5.7in
Item Weight
15.9 Oz
Number of Pages
304 Pages

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Meet Dexter, a polite wolf in sheep's clothing . . . a monster who cringes at the site of blood . . . a serial killer whose one golden rule makes him immensely likable:he only kills bad people. Dexter Morgan isn't exactly the kind of man you'd bring home to Mom. Though he's playful and has a wonderfully ironic sense of humor, Dexter's one character flaw (his proclivity for murder) can be off-putting. But at heart Dexter is the perfect gentleman, supportive of his sister, Deb, a Miami cop, and interested only in doing away with people who really deserve his special visit. Dex is quite good-looking but totally indifferent to (and, frankly, a bit puzzled by) the attentions paid to him by women. Despite the fact that he can't stand the sight of blood, he works as a blood-spatter analyst for the Miami police department, a job that allows him to keep tabs on the latest crimes and keep an eye open for his next quarry. Dexter's well-organized life is suddenly disrupted when a second, much more visible serial killer appears in Miami. Dex is intrigued, even delighted, by the fact that the other killer appears to have a style reminiscent of his own. Yet he can't help but feel that the mysterious new arrival is not merely invading his turf, but reaching out to him as well. This new killer seems to be doing more than copying Dexter-he seems to be saying, "Come out and play." Dexter's secret life makes for a lonely existence . . . even a lovable monster can be intrigued by the prospect of finding a friend. Introducing one of the most witty and original narrators in years, Jeff Lindsay'sDarkly Dreaming Dexteris a fresh, surprising, and brilliantly executed novel that is sure to receive wide acclaim.

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Publisher
Doubleday Religious Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
038551123x
ISBN-13
9780385511230
eBay Product ID (ePID)
12038287351

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Book Title
Darkly Dreaming Dexter
Author
Jeff Lindsay
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Psychological, Crime, Thrillers / Suspense
Publication Year
2004
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
304 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.5in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
5.7in
Item Weight
15.9 Oz

Additional Product Features

Series Volume Number
BK. 1
Lc Classification Number
Ps3562.I51175d74
Reviews
: "It's been years since there's been a thriller as original as this one by Lindsay, who takes a tired subgenre-the serial-killer novel-and makes it as fresh as dawn. Lindsay's premise alone is worthy: narrator Dexter Morgan, a blood-spatter specialist for the Miami cops, is also a serial killer . . . What makes this novel zing is the narration-humorous, self-deprecating, smart and sometimes lyrical, it's a macabre fun ride . . . A gripping, deliciously offbeat novel that announces the arrival of a notable new talent." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) "After finishing this novel, readers will have only one thing to say: Wow! Dexter, a likable fellow on the surface, firmly in touch with his own inhumanity, is one of the genre's most original, compelling characters to appear in years. He makes a fascinating narrator, appealing, articulate, and ghoulish all at the same time. Long after readers finish this gripping novel, they will still be thinking (or dreaming) about Dexter." -Booklist (starred review), : "It's been years since there's been a thriller as original as this one by Lindsay, who takes a tired subgenre-the serial-killer novel-and makes it as fresh as dawn. Lindsay's premise alone is worthy: narrator Dexter Morgan, a blood-spatter specialist for the Miami cops, is also a serial killer . . . What makes this novel zing is the narration-humorous, self-deprecating, smart and sometimes lyrical, it's a macabre fun ride . . . A gripping, deliciously offbeat novel that announces the arrival of a notable new talent." -Publishers Weekly(starred review) "After finishing this novel, readers will have only one thing to say: Wow! Dexter, a likable fellow on the surface, firmly in touch with his own inhumanity, is one of the genre's most original, compelling characters to appear in years. He makes a fascinating narrator, appealing, articulate, and ghoulish all at the same time. Long after readers finish this gripping novel, they will still be thinking (or dreaming) about Dexter." -Booklist(starred review)
Copyright Date
2004
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2004-045460
Dewey Decimal
823.92
Series
Dexter Ser.
Dewey Edition
21

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  • by 76NJc871T6-@Deleted
    Oct 01, 2008

    Get into the Mind of a Serial Killer

    First thing to know is that the books and the tv series is quite a bit different. That being said... I at first found it odd to be reading a book that was in first person point of view from a serial killer's viewpoint. But the descriptions of the people and events around him were just too entertaining to let go of. Dexter truly has no feeling one way or the next about the people or things around him. Most are just there to "disguise" what he really is. Dexter is a blood-splatter specialist for the Miami-Dade police. His sister is in vice (but wants to be a detective) in the same police station. Before them, their father, Harry (Dexter's adoptive father), was also a highly decorated cop. Dexter has an attractive girlfriend who has two kids. He brings in donuts for himself and a lab ...

  • by 68unPF9ITxG@Deleted
    Sep 30, 2006

    The Serial Killer in Me?

    This is one of the best murder mysteries I have ever read. Dexter is a forensic blood splatter specialist for the Miami police department, who often gets hunches to for solving serial crimes. The reason is he is a serial killer himself, though he only kills other serial killers. These aren't spoilers, we know this from the first page of this beautifully written and original book. Jeff Lindsay brilliantly made me sympathetic for one of the most loathsome elements of our society and by the end of the novel, as I was realizing what was taking place, I began to question my own sensibilities. I was drawn in to the world of Dexter so completely that when the character and I were realizing the clues at the same time. Do I have the mind of a serial killer? No. Is Jeff Lindsay a ...

  • by chapman_bobby
    Sep 21, 2007

    Devious Dexter Definitly Delights!

    In a wold of mindless book-clones, sequels, and just poorly written books, reading has become, what feels like, a chore. But then out of the darkness creeps Dexter. You wont see him coming, but once he slips his noose of 50 lb fishing line around your neck, you belong to him. Literally I was not able to put this book down. I started with low expectations, but somehow by the end of the first page, I felt like a kid reading my first book again (although this is a bit more grim than Green Eggs and Ham). I flipped through page after page, and when I hit the end, I stopped, breathed out deeply, and thought, "Wow... that is what a book is supposed to be like." Then I flipped to the front and started all over again. I have now read all 3 Dexter books (This first book over 5 times), and I ...

  • by angel13_actor
    May 17, 2017

    Love It!

    Started reading the book and now so hooked on it. I Love it!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: goodwillbookworksaustin

  • by jameoblene_0
    Mar 04, 2019

    Signed Dexter first edition

    Awesome!

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