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“The plot has some
nice twists, and the Miami setting contributes its own eccentric flavor. But
the real appeal of this macabre tour-de-force is Dexter’s sardonic voice, so
snappy and smart, and yet so full of self-loathing that we hate ourselves for
laughing.”
— New York Times Book Review
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“A witty, grisly
debut…A guilty pleasure few monster-addicts will be able to resist.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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“Lindsay’s tale is
daring and unexpectedly comedic. The writing is lively and the plot steps away
from the common ground in which many thrillers are rooted. When it comes to
light, the tragic incident in Dexter’s past rolls over us like a nightmare from
which we can’t wake up.”
— USA Today
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“A dark comedy with a
creative twist.”
— Miami Herald
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“Maybe the first
serial killer who unabashedly solicits our love.”
— Entertainment Weekly
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“With chills like
these, you can skip the air-conditioning.”
— Time
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“One of the most
likeable vigilante serial killers in recent thriller literature.”
— New Yorker
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“Just when you think
(hope?) that the tired and rarely credible device of the serial killer next
door has hit a wall, along comes a writer like Jeff Lindsay to prove you wrong…So
enjoyable.”
— Chicago Tribune
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“A fresh, inventive
slice of crime fiction that turns the axis of good and evil…upside down. A
psychological thriller in the best sense of the genre.”
— Sun-Sentinel
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“A memorable debut
with a hero who really ought to be in a mental institution, but is too much fun
to lock up.”
— Rocky Mountain News
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“Dexter’s
captivating, first-person account is a genuinely exciting read.”
— Time Out New York
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“This ghoulish, fascinating
tale…will grip readers and make a lasting impression.”
— Philadelphia Inquirer
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“Entertaining…Dexter
is a fascinating character, though he’s not the kind of guy you’d like to
invite to dinner.”
— Chicago Sun-Times
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“Totally captivating…Totally
original. The characters are beautifully drawn, particularly Dexter, who is
tremendously likeable, his hobby notwithstanding.”
— St. Petersburg Times
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“Lindsay gets high
marks for originality, atmosphere, vibrant action scenes, and having the brass
to write this in the first place.”
— Tulsa World
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“Jeff Lindsay sure
does it right with Darkly Dreaming Dexter.”
— Cleveland Plain Dealer
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“Newcomer Jeff
Lindsay has created a unique hero…Intriguing.”
— Mystery Scene
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“In creating a
singularly unique killer, Lindsay also manages to create a few sleepless nights
for the reader.”
— Anniston Star
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A macabre tour-de-force.
— The New York Times Book Review“A dark comedy with a creative twist.