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Dexter in the Dark (Dexter, #3)

Jeff Lindsay
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Dexter in the Dark (Dexter, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Jeff Lindsay

Dexter in the Dark (Dexter, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

307

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Miami, Florida • 2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Dexter in the Dark by Jeff Lindsay follows Dexter Morgan, a forensic blood spatter analyst for Miami Metro Police, who struggles with his darker urges while investigating a sinister cult. Dexter’s challenges deepen as he faces unprecedented internal and external threats, testing his carefully constructed double life.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

39,606 ratings

55%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dexter in the Dark by Jeff Lindsay receives mixed reviews. Critics praise its unique take on the serial killer genre and dark humor. However, some find the supernatural elements distracting and feel it deviates from the series' original charm. Fans of the previous books might appreciate the continuation of Dexter's story, but new readers could struggle with its tonal shift.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dexter in the Dark (Dexter, #3)?

A reader who would enjoy Dexter in the Dark by Jeff Lindsay is likely a fan of psychological thrillers and dark humor. They appreciate complex, morally ambiguous protagonists akin to those in American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis or Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. This reader seeks a blend of suspense and wit within a gripping narrative structure.

3.9

39,606 ratings

55%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

307

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Miami, Florida • 2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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