Dearly Devoted Dexter, Jeff Lindsay
Dearly Devoted Dexter, Jeff Lindsay
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Dearly Devoted Dexter

Author: Jeff Lindsay

Narrator: Jeff Lindsay

Unabridged: 8 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/27/2012


Synopsis

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Life is tough for “the first serial killer who unabashedly solicits our love” (Entertainment Weekly)—the character that inspired the hit Showtime series Dexter and Dexter: Original Sin.

“Morbidly funny.”—Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review

It’s not easy being the world’s only serial killer with a conscience, especially when you work for the Miami police. To avoid suspicion, Dexter Morgan’s had to slip deep into his disguise: spending time with his girlfriend and her kids, slowly becoming the world’s first serial killing couch potato.

Then a particularly nasty psychopath starts cutting a trail through Miami—a killer whose twisted techniques leave even Dexter speechless. When his sister Deborah, a tough-as-nails cop, is drawn into the case, it becomes clear that Dexter will have to come out of hiding and hunt the monster down. Unless, of course, the killer finds him first . . .

Look for all of Jeff Lindsay’s deliciously twisted Dexter novels:
DARKLY DREAMING DEXTER • DEARLY DEVOTED DEXTER • DEXTER IN THE DARK • DEXTER BY DESIGN • DEXTER IS DELICIOUS • DOUBLE DEXTER • DEXTER’S FINAL CUT • DEXTER IS DEAD

About The Author

Jeff Lindsay is the New York Times bestselling author of the Dexter novels, which inspired the hit Showtime series Dexter, and the Riley Wolfe novels. He lives in South Florida with his wife and three daughters.


Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Susan on 2009-04-21 18:33:07

2nd in the Dexter series. Very good entry in the series. Dexter is being followed by Sgt Doakes, so he has to curtail his extracurricular activities, so he spends a lot more time with his girlfriend, Rita. A serial killer is involved, of course, and I hesitate to say anything in case I say too much. Laugh out loud funny is not something that is usually ***ociated with serial killers.

AudiobooksNow review by Alexander on 2009-04-27 17:39:25

The narrator, Nick Landrum, does a fantastic job. The story is great. If you're a fan of the Showtime show of the same name, check this out. The stories don't overlap, but both are equally good. A warning, if you are squeemish, Dexter is NOT for you.

AudiobooksNow review by Elwin on 2010-04-27 19:15:42

I started to quit listening after 10 minutes of the 1st disc, but went ahead and listened to the rest of it -- very unusual - good old Dexter wants to kill the bad guys by very slow and painful deaths - but he has no emotion ? - so what kick does he get out of killing them?? Makes Texas Chainsaw look like a birthday party.

AudiobooksNow review by Vincent on 2010-07-13 14:12:12

I don't know what to say about this book, I couldn't get past the first two chapters. The reader reminded me of the guy who does the GEICO commercials, you know the one, slicked back hair Can GEICO lower your insurance? Can So & So really do Bla Bla? You know the type, Mr. Super Cool from some cheesy night club. I had to send it back...

Goodreads review by Michael on May 17, 2007

Dexter is an interesting character. However, Lindsay is not a particularly strong writer. These books would probably work better as pure character studies, because the thriller elements don't work. Everything wrapped up too quickly, and there were some big jumps (Deb and Kyle? I had to go back and l......more

Goodreads review by Delee on November 19, 2013

Can Dexter come out to play? Alas, no, dear Dark Passenger. Dexter is in time-out. [image error] In book two- Sergeant Doakes is keeping a close watch on Dexter, which makes it impossible for our anti-hero to get up to any of his usual mischief. Luckily there is a case that will keep him occupied and......more

Goodreads review by Marpapad on October 18, 2023

[3.5] very wisely they did not adapt it to the screen......more

Goodreads review by Supratim on July 03, 2022

WOW!!! What a book! Please don't expect any profound life-changing insights from this thriller. But. we don't read thrillers to find such insights - do we!! Of course not! We read thrillers for suspense, excitement, the thrill and of course - the fear. I had watched the TV series with my friend a lon......more

Goodreads review by Lou on October 23, 2011

Dexter the man who finds it hard to feel, in this story Dexter does not get down bloody and as dark as i have seen on the tv-series or read in Darkly Dreaming Dexter. He plays the role well as a caring brother and as a family man and loves kids but as he tries to keep up with the crowd his sociopath......more


Quotes

Dearly Devoted Dexter is fascinating, entertaining, and brilliant. Let Jeff Lindsay introduce you to the serial killer next door—Dexter (and his Dark Passenger) are the freshest, most terrifying creations you are ever likely to meet . . . and live to tell about.”
New York Times bestselling author Robert Crais

Praise for award-winning Darkly Dreaming Dexter:
“A dark and devious novel about Dexter Morgan, the serial killer with a heart . . . Lindsay’s tale is daring and unexpectedly comedic.”—USA Today
“A macabre tour de force . . . so snappy and smart.”—The New York Times
“It’s [the] human touches, including self-pity, that make Dexter come to life and Lindsay’s book so enjoyable.”—Chicago Tribune

Fascinating, entertaining, and brilliant.”
—Robert Crais