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Dearly Devoted Dexter (Dexter, Bk 2)
Dearly Devoted Dexter - Dexter, Bk 2
Author: Jeff Lindsay
He's a charming monster... — A macabre hero... — A serial killer who only kills bad people — Dexter Morgan has been under considerable pressure. It's just not easy being an ethical serial killer?especially while trying to avoid the unshakable suspicions of the dangerous Sergeant Doakes (who believes Dexter is a homicidal maniac... which, of course,...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780385511247
ISBN-10: 0385511248
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 304
Rating:
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4 stars, based on 66 ratings
Publisher: Doubleday
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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myhotstylist avatar reviewed Dearly Devoted Dexter (Dexter, Bk 2) on
Helpful Score: 3
I enjoyed it very much! Its a great followup to the first book, and for a minute there, i seriously wondered if there would be a third book !

Poor Dearly Devoted Dexter, accidentally proposes to Rita LOL, and now Cody seems to be a new Dark Avenger in training. He sinks into the life of the average Joe family man, with the Dark Need growing more and more impatient. Meanwhile, a killer who is connected to Seargent Doakes is playing a deadly game of hangman with his victims, and Dexter and Deborah go on a wild game of cat and mouse to catch the killer, before he catches them first.
curledupwithabook avatar reviewed Dearly Devoted Dexter (Dexter, Bk 2) on + 169 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The first Dexter book was good, but this one is GREAT!! A truly sick serial killer is out for vengeance and our sweet, sociopathic Dexter is enlisted by his sister to help track him down. Dexter's own "playtime" is very reluctantly put on hold when Doakes, his nemesis, decides to shadow his every move. This forces Dexter into playing house with Rita and the kids in an attempt to fool Doakes into thinking he's "normal". Meanwhile, people are losing body parts and a boot-wearing child-killer may slip through Dexter's fingers. Jeff Lindsay's Dexter books are hilarious, sick, and thrilling - a satisfying combination. This one ends with plenty of fodder for several more. Yea for us!!
reviewed Dearly Devoted Dexter (Dexter, Bk 2) on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
The hunt is on for a serial killer who amazes even Dexter. Dexter has been trying to put off suspicion by finding a girlfriend and doing all the things a "regular" person does. This is a great follow up to the first Dexter book.
PapaMark avatar reviewed Dearly Devoted Dexter (Dexter, Bk 2) on
Helpful Score: 1
A great and unusual character ... the Showtime series just adds to the enjoyment of the books.
reviewed Dearly Devoted Dexter (Dexter, Bk 2) on
Helpful Score: 1
I thought this started off a little slow, but I ended up liking it as much as Darkly Dreaming Dexter. The series continues to be funny, in a slightly sick way. Lindsay does a good job exploring the ways in which Dexter has trouble being human or figuring out appropriate responses to social situations.
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gkonkler5 avatar reviewed Dearly Devoted Dexter (Dexter, Bk 2) on + 33 more book reviews
Liked this better than the first!
reviewed Dearly Devoted Dexter (Dexter, Bk 2) on + 14 more book reviews
I loved this one, can't wait for the next!!
reviewed Dearly Devoted Dexter (Dexter, Bk 2) on + 81 more book reviews
Very good dark humor. Not for the squeamish.
greendee avatar reviewed Dearly Devoted Dexter (Dexter, Bk 2) on + 3 more book reviews
My first introduction to Dexter is from the Showtime series. I am always fascinated by rule breaking characters. We're not supposed to like Dexter, he's a serial killer!

I turned to the books after 'wanting more' from the series. I applaud Jeff Lindsay's humor and intriguing concept. The books are not exactly like the series, they are darker and focus more on the inner workings of the true Dexter.

This series is NOT for the faint of heart. Not only is Dexter a serial killer but he is a blood spatter specialist that investigates horrific crime scenes.
reviewed Dearly Devoted Dexter (Dexter, Bk 2) on + 4 more book reviews
This Dexter book kept me awake until 6 AM because when I started to read it late one evening I simply could not put it down and go to sleep!
bekka avatar reviewed Dearly Devoted Dexter (Dexter, Bk 2) on + 20 more book reviews
Loved the show so wanted to read the book. Worth the time!! great book, perfect summer read.


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