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Dearly Devoted Dexter (Dexter, #2)

Jeff Lindsay
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Dearly Devoted Dexter (Dexter, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Jeff Lindsay

Dearly Devoted Dexter (Dexter, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

292

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Miami, Florida • Contemporary

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Dearly Devoted Dexter by Jeff Lindsay, Dexter Morgan continues his double life as a forensic analyst for Miami Metro Police and as a vigilante serial killer targeting criminals. This installment delves deeper into Dexter's complex psyche while he faces new challenges and investigations that bring him and his dark passenger closer to exposure.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

54,195 ratings

69%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jeff Lindsay's Dearly Devoted Dexter continues the macabre adventures of its titular character, Dexter Morgan, a forensic expert moonlighting as a vigilante serial killer. Reviewers praise its dark humor and intriguing plot, though some criticize its pacing and characterization. Fans of the first novel will likely appreciate this sequel's twisted yet engaging narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dearly Devoted Dexter (Dexter, #2)?

Fans of dark humor, psychological thrillers, and morally complex protagonists will relish Dearly Devoted Dexter by Jeff Lindsay. Similar reads include American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis and Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, offering a blend of suspense, wit, and twisted narratives.

4.2

54,195 ratings

69%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

292

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Miami, Florida • Contemporary

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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