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Dexter Books In Order (Full List)
Dexter is a series of 8 books by Jeff Lindsay. The first book published in the series is Darkly Dreaming Dexter in 2004. Here is a complete list of Dexter books in order.
Last update: January 11, 2024
1. Darkly Dreaming Dexter (2004)
In "Darkly Dreaming Dexter," Jeff Lindsay introduces a unique protagonist: Dexter Morgan, a forensic expert with a chilling secret. Set in Miami, this darkly compelling thriller blends mystery and moral dilemma, exploring the blurred lines between justice and vigilantism.
- 📇 288 Pages
- 📝 72,000 - 86,400 Word Count
- ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time
2. Dearly Devoted Dexter (2005)
"Dearly Devoted Dexter" by Jeff Lindsay takes readers on a thrilling and darkly humorous journey with the charismatic serial killer Dexter Morgan. As he balances his day job as a blood spatter analyst, Dexter dives into a twisted game of cat and mouse with a mysterious killer who seems to know too much about his secret life.
- 📇 292 Pages
- 📝 73,000 - 87,600 Word Count
- ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time
3. Dexter In The Dark (2006)
Dexter Morgan, Miami's blood-splatter analyst by day and nocturnal serial killer by night, faces a disturbing turn of events when his beloved "Dark Passenger" mysteriously abandons him, leaving him vulnerable to an ancient evil that terrifies even him. Jeff Lindsay's gripping crime thriller leads Dexter deeper into the shadows.
- 📇 307 Pages
- 📝 76,750 - 92,100 Word Count
- ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time
4. Dexter By Design (2008)
In "Dexter By Design," Jeff Lindsay takes readers on a thrilling journey with Dexter Morgan, a charming blood spatter analyst by day and a vigilant serial killer by night. As he heads to Paris, Dexter stumbles upon a dark web of art, murder, and twisted creativity that tests his expertise in justice.
- 📇 304 Pages
- 📝 76,000 - 91,200 Word Count
- ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time
5. Dexter Is Delicious (2010)
In "Dexter Is Delicious" by Jeff Lindsay, everyone's favorite forensic blood splatter expert and serial killer Dexter Morgan takes a dark, mouth-watering turn as he confronts a new set of twisted foes and indulges his insatiable hunger for justice...and human flesh.
- 📇 350 Pages
- 📝 87,500 - 105,000 Word Count
- ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time
6. Double Dexter (2011)
In "Double Dexter" by Jeff Lindsay, the notorious serial killer Dexter Morgan is once again compelled to unleash his dark urges, but this time, he's hunting another murderer preying on Miami's most vulnerable. Will Dexter's dual identity be enough to navigate this sinister game of cat and mouse?
- 📇 337 Pages
- 📝 84,250 - 101,100 Word Count
- ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time
7. Dexter's Final Cut (2013)
In "Dexter's Final Cut," Jeff Lindsay takes readers on a thrilling ride as everyone's favorite blood-spatter expert turned serial killer, Dexter Morgan, finds himself embroiled in the dark underbelly of Hollywood. Will Dexter's insatiable urge to kill be his downfall? An electrifying conclusion awaits.
- 📇 352 Pages
- 📝 88,000 - 105,600 Word Count
- ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time
8. Dexter Is Dead (2015)
In the thrilling conclusion to the Dexter series, Jeff Lindsay takes readers on a dark and twisted journey as the infamous blood spatter analyst turned serial killer, Dexter Morgan, finally meets his demise. With Lindsay's trademark wit and suspense, Dexter Is Dead promises to leave fans on the edge of their seats until the very last page.
- 📇 304 Pages
- 📝 76,000 - 91,200 Word Count
- ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time