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Jeffry P. Lindsay

b. 1952

1 series 8 books in order

Jeffry P. Lindsay, best known by the pen name Jeff Lindsay, is an American playwright and crime novelist. He is known for his novels about Dexter Morgan, a fictional Miami police forensic analyst and vigilante who kills serial killers; the first book was developed into a Showtime television series that ran from 2006 to 2013. His Dexter novels include Darkly Dreaming Dexter, Dearly Devoted Dexter, and Dexter Is Dead. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1952
Known for
Dexter

Series by Jeffry P. Lindsay

Dexter

8 books in order · 2004–2015

  1. Cover of Darkly Dreaming Dexter

    Darkly Dreaming Dexter

    2004 · Jeffry P. Lindsay

    A 2004 novel follows Detective Deborah Morgan as she investigates a serial killer. She hopes the case will advance her career and receives help from…

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  2. Cover of Dearly devoted Dexter

    Dearly devoted Dexter

    2005 · Jeffry P. Lindsay

    Dexter Morgan is a serial killer who only targets bad people. He works as a blood-spatter analyst for the Miami Police Department and lives with his…

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  3. Cover of Dexter in the dark

    Dexter in the dark

    2007 · Jeffry P. Lindsay

    A 2007 novel by Jeff Lindsay. Dr. Jerry Halpern is researching whether evil is alive, while Dexter Morgan plans his wedding to Rita to complete his…

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  4. Cover of Dexter by design

    Dexter by design

    2009 · Jeffry P. Lindsay

    Dexter Morgan returns to Miami after a honeymoon in Paris, enjoying a stable life with his wife and keeping his violent urges in check. But when a…

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  5. Cover of Dexter Is Delicious

    Dexter Is Delicious

    2010 · Jeffry P. Lindsay

    Dexter Morgan, a serial killer who maintains a friendly neighborhood image, is now married and the father of a baby girl. Despite this new family…

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    Double Dexter

    2011 · Jeffry P. Lindsay

    Dexter Morgan is a forensic analyst and nighttime vigilante who uncovers that someone is following him, emulating his methods. This killer poses a…

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  7. Cover of Dexter's Final Cut

    Dexter's Final Cut

    2013 · Jeffry P. Lindsay

    Cop shows are bringing revenue to Miami, and Dexter Morgan is asked to be an advisor for the filming of a new show, on top of his regular job as…

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  8. Cover of Dexter is dead

    Dexter is dead

    2015 · Jeffry P. Lindsay

    Dexter Is Dead is the final novel in Jeff Lindsay's series featuring Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter analyst and serial killer. After seven…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Jeffry P. Lindsay written?

We list 8 books by Jeffry P. Lindsay across 1 series, published between 2004–2015 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Jeffry P. Lindsay's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Darkly Dreaming Dexter.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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