While not working as a blood spatter analyst for the Miami Police Department, he now spends nearly all his time with his cheerful girlfriend, Rita, and her two children, sipping light beer and slowly becoming the world s first serial couch potato. In an attempt to throw Doakes off his trail, Dexter has had to slip deep into his foolproof disguise. It s just not easy being an ethical serial killer especially while trying to avoid the unshakable suspicions of the dangerous Sergeant Doakes who believes Dexter is a homicidal maniac… Introducing one of the most witty and original narrators in years, Jeff Lindsay s Darkly Dreaming Dexter is a fresh, surprising, and brilliantly executed novel that is sure to receive wide acclaim.Ī serial killer who only kills bad peopleĭexter Morgan has been under considerable pressure. Dexter s secret life makes for a lonely existence…Įven a lovable monster can be intrigued by the prospect of finding a friend. This new killer seems to be doing more than copying Dexter he seems to be saying, Come out and play. 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. Dex is intrigued, even delighted, by the fact that the other killer appears to have a style reminiscent of his own.

Dexter s well organized life is suddenly disrupted when a second, much more visible serial killer appears in Miami. 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. Dex is quite good looking but totally indifferent to and, frankly, a bit puzzled by the attentions paid to him by women. 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. 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. Dexter Morgan isn t exactly the kind of man you d bring home to Mom.

Meet Dexter, a polite wolf in sheep’s clothing…Ī monster who cringes at the site of blood…Ī serial killer whose one golden rule makes him immensely likable: he only kills bad people.

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