by JeffLindsay (Author)
Dexter Morgan isn't exactly the kind of man you'd bring home to your mum. At heart, he's the perfect gentleman - he is supportive of his sister Deb, a Miami cop; he has a shy girlfriend and is liked by her young son. In fact, Dex seems to lead a quiet, normal life bordering on the mundane. Despite the fact that he can't stand the sight of blood, he works as a blood-spatter analyst for the Miami police. But Dexter also has a secret hobby: he is an accomplished serial killer. So far, he's killed 36 people and has never been caught because he knows exactly how to hide the evidence. And while that may lead some people to assume he's not such a nice guy - he tempers his insatiable hunger for brutality by only killing the bad guys. However, Dexter's well-organised life is suddenly disrupted when a second, much more visible serial killer appears in Miami. Initially intrigued that the other killer seems to favour a style similar to his own, Dexter soon realises that the mysterious new arrival is not simply invading his turf but offering him a direct invitation to 'come out and play'...DARKLY DREAMING DEXTER is a fresh, fast, funny thriller from a brilliant new voice, Jeff Lindsay.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 304
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Orion
Published: 18 Nov 2004
ISBN 10: 0752866761
ISBN 13: 9780752866765
Book Overview: 'It's been years since there's been a thriller debut as original as this one...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 This slick, sexy thriller outpaces Patterson and Deaver with terrific writing, great characters and a wicked streak of humour. Dexter is one of the most engaging and original narrators of recent years - a serial killer you'll fall in love with. Sold in France, Italy, Holland, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Sweden and Japan, ensuring Jeff Lindsay's career is launched internationally in 2004. HBO, makers of Sex in the City, The Sopranos and Six Feet Under, have bought TV rights and will make a 26-part series featuring Dexter.