Book Series · 2 Books

Dexter Books

In order from Darkly Dreaming Dexter to Dearly Devoted Dexter.

The Dexter series is a set of 2 chapter books by Jeff Lindsay, published between 2004 and 2005. Most books run about 300 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1201

Book #1 · Chapter Book · 2004

Darkly Dreaming Dexter

By Jeff Lindsay

A secretive killer faces a new rival in Miami, challenging his deadly code.

275 pages

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Summary: Dexter Morgan, a blood-spatter analyst for Miami police, hides a dark secret: he's a serial killer who targets only the guilty. His orderly world is upended when a new murderer emerges, mimicking his methods. As Dexter grapples with this eerie reflection, he must decide if this is a challenge or a dangerous game. Will Dexter's own rules protect him, or will this new killer expose his hidden life? Dive into a world where the hunter becomes the hunted, and morality blurs in the shadows of Miami's underbelly.

In reading order

Dexter Series

2 books · Published 2004–2005

#1 in Series

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$1201

Darkly Dreaming Dexter

Chapter Book · 2004

A secretive killer faces a new rival in Miami, challenging his deadly code.

#2 in Series

Sale price

$1264

Dearly Devoted Dexter

Chapter Book · 2005

A serial killer and a cop team up to catch a torturer. Can they trust each other?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Dexter series?

There are 2 books in the Dexter series. It began with Darkly Dreaming Dexter in 2004, and the newest book, Dearly Devoted Dexter, was published in 2005.