Darkly Dreaming Dexter (Dexter, #1)
by Jeff Lindsay
Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay holds a well received rating of 3.89 out of 5, based on 150.1K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 288 pages.
About Darkly Dreaming Dexter
Meet Dexter Morgan, a polite wolf in sheep's clothing. He's handsome and charming, but something in his past has made him abide by a different set of rules. He's a serial killer whose one golden rule makes him immensely likeable: he only kills bad people. And his job as a blood splatter expert for the Miami police department puts him in the perfect position to identify his victims. But when a series of brutal murders bearing a striking similarity to his own style start turning up, Dexter is caught between being flattered and being frightened—of himself or some other fiend.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jeff Lindsay |
| Published | 2004 |
| Pages | 288 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Horror |
| Average Rating | 3.89 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 150,055 |
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What genre is Darkly Dreaming Dexter?
Darkly Dreaming Dexter is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Darkly Dreaming Dexter worth reading?
Based on 150.1K reader ratings, Darkly Dreaming Dexter has an average score of 3.89 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Darkly Dreaming Dexter?
Darkly Dreaming Dexter has 288 pages.
Who wrote Darkly Dreaming Dexter?
Darkly Dreaming Dexter was written by Jeff Lindsay. It was first published in 2004.
What is the ISBN for Darkly Dreaming Dexter?
The ISBN-13 for Darkly Dreaming Dexter is 9780307277890.0.
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