America’s most-read, most-watched, and most beloved serial killer—Dexter Morgan—is back. After selling more than one million copies and inspiring the wildly popular #1 Showtime series and top-rated crime drama on pay-cable television, New York Times bestselling author Jeff Lindsay returns with his most hilarious, macabre, and purely entertaining novel yet. Dexter Morgan has always lived a happy homicidal life. He keeps his dark urges in check by adhering to one steadfast rule . . . he only kills very bad people. But now Dexter is experiencing some major life changes—don’t we all?—and they’re mostly wrapped up in the eight-pound curiosity that is his newborn daughter. Family bliss is cut short, however, when Dexter is summoned to investigate the disappearance of a seventeen-year-old girl who has been running with a bizarre group of goths who fancy themselves to be vampires. As Dexter gets closer to the truth of what happened to the missing girl, he realizes they are not really vampires so much as cannibals. And, most disturbing . . . these people have decided they would really like to eat Dexter. Jeff Lindsay’s bestselling, dark, ironic, and oftentimes laugh-out-loud hilarious novels about the lovable serial killer with no soul (but a redeeming desire to kill only people who deserve it) have gained a legion of fans and assumed a place in our culture.From the Hardcover edition.
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"Well written, with lots of pleasant-sounding alliteration. This is the first Dexter book I've read, although it is the 5th in the series. You don't need to have read the earlier books, but there were definitely some spoilers recapped. As other reviewers have said, there are some character and plot differences with the TV series, but this "alternate universe" is interesting. However, since the book is entirely in the first person, Dexter often accompanies Deb to recount the progress of her police investigation, which felt particularly unrealistic." — Karine (4 out of 5 stars)
"Well written, with lots of pleasant-sounding alliteration. This is the first Dexter book I've read, although it is the 5th in the series. You don't need to have read the earlier books, but there were definitely some spoilers recapped. As other reviewers have said, there are some character and plot differences with the TV series, but this "alternate universe" is interesting. However, since the book is entirely in the first person, Dexter often accompanies Deb to recount the progress of her police investigation, which felt particularly unrealistic."
'D' words by the dozens have been used to describe Jeff Lindsay's delightful Dexter novels — the inspiration for the Showtime hit Dexter— and now Dexter Is Delicious...Lindsay never fails to come up with uniquely weird mysteries for Dexter to solve and serves them up with a huge and satisfying dose of Dexter's inner turmoil.
Ghoulish fun for like-minded souls.
Lindsay's fifth thriller featuring Dexter Morgan (after Dexter by Design) brilliantly combines suspense and gallows humor....Readers will look forward to seeing the further impact of fatherhood on Lindsay's highly original protagonist in the next installment.
" Food for Dexter's murderous soul. "
" This is one of my favorites from the Dexter novels, even though it's shamelessly predictable throughout most of the book. Nevertheless, it's entertaining from start to finish and much better than some of its predecessors. "
" Another great Dexter book, with a new twist -- some of the characters are more evil than he -- but less likeable. But I do fear the series may have run its course. Is Dexter done? "
" Another excellent instalment of Dexter. As usual I find myself laughing out loud at things I really shouldn't find funny, but Dexter with his "Harrys Code" is the acceptable face of serial killing. "
" As I have read each book of this series it has grown more and more tiresome to read actually. To be honest I finished the book to just finish it and the fact that I read the other 4 books in the series. I have not decided if I will read the next one in the series. "
" My fondness for Dexter is getting seriously challenged. This book is based on a grotesque premise - I know, they're all sort of grotesque, but this one is OTT. Also, has Debs always been so one-sided and unsubtly drawn? "
" Easily my least favorite of the Dexter series to date. Too much immediate family hijinks. The only person of interest is his cop sister, the others are just boring fillers. This is not a good story. 2 of 10 stars "
" Shortly after reading this one I heard the song Cannibal by Kesha and it reminds me of this book. "
" Not as well written as the last 4 books and a bit predictable - disappointing overall! "
" Watch Dexter on Showtime but wanted to find out where he started from so am reading the books by Jeff. They are different than the show but just as good, full of humor and family (if not a little different). "
" Dexter + Cannibals, what more can you ask for! Entertaining, though it does take a very odd turn with the female "victim" and her bizarre desires. "
" Better than book three. It is great seeing Dexter evolve. "
" Another darkly hilarious Dexter book- different than the show, but both are good. I truly enjoyed this one :) "
" I enjoyed this book as much as the other Dexter books. Maybe more. I love the inner battle he's having with himself about his newly born daughter, Lily Anne. I recommend these books to anyone who loves a good serial killer read! "
" Slower-moving than others, but shocking and a bit unsettling for the stomach...although not more than #2 on par with #4. Pushes the envelope in true Dexter style. "
" Enjoying the evolution of the characters. "
" Could not buy the whole cannibalism idea. "
" Lindsay almost lost me with this one. Definitely my absolute least favorite of the "Dexter" series. "
" A little predictable and I didn't really love the whole "art" theme. Maybe my familiarity with these Dexter books is changing my expectations (and thus disappointing me). Totally possible. "
" Pleasantly surprised by the direction of this volume. Only a couple of very short references to the ill-advised supernatural direction of the last book, so I'm looking forward to future volumes. "
" I liked the first 2 books in this series better. It was okay, but I thought the ending need a little more " gotcha". "
" Oh honestly, Angela. What kind of denouement was THAT? Although a good bit of it did give me the giggles. Just, such a terrible ending. "
" Will write a review later but right now all I can say is that art sure has many definitions! "
" A cut above most murder stories but too gruesome for me. "
" Usual Dexter. Meh, just giving it a try. "
" This book made me crave Cuban food so badly. "
" Did not finish. This idea that the Dark Passenger is something external is in direct opposition to my own view of human nature. Oh, yeah, people can be evil without some alien consciousness guiding the way. "
Jeff Lindsay is the New York Times bestselling author of Darkly Dreaming Dexter, Dearly Devoted Dexter, Dexter in the Dark, and Dexter by Design. He lives in south Florida with his wife and three daughters. His novels are the subject of the hit Showtime and CBS series Dexter.
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