Hes handsome and charming, but something in his past has made him abide by a different set of rules. He was ok as dexter, but he was annoying when he did two females, the sister and the lead detective. Amazing performance by the author,really insightful for the listeners. Fiction darkly dreaming dexter jeff lindsay, read by nick landrum. Darkly dreaming dexter by jeff lindsay penguin random. Darkly dreaming dexter and millions of other books are available for instant access. Dexter morgan is a blood analysis expert, who also happens to be a serial killer. Above all, this book makes me sad as it is the last in the brilliant dexter series. Darkly dreaming dexter has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Darkly dreaming dexter introduces dexter morgan serial killer of serial killers. The title of this book is darkly dreaming dexter and it was written by jeff lindsay. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. What made the experience of listening to darkly dreaming dexter the most enjoyable. Jul 09, 2012 darkly dreaming dexter by jeff lindsay sorry i dont have the hard copy of the book.
In darkly dreaming dexter, this character is referred to as father donovan, suggesting he is a catholic priest. But when a series of brutal murders bearing a striking similarity to his own style start turning up, dexter is caught between being flattered and being. He maintains the illusion that he is normal through his job, his family ties to sister deb, and his relationship with rita and her kids. He lives on in the tv series but the two are rather different so do read the books too. Unabridged penguin random house audio publishing group. Dexter s foster father, a police officer named harry morgan, taught dexter how to kill in a way that will keep him from getting caught. Dearly devoted dexter audiobook jeff lindsay audible. To the outside world he is a charming, attractive normal guy with a respectable job with the forensic department. He enjoys his day job as a blood spatter analyst for the miami police department. I love the alliteration of jeff lindsays dexter book series titles. Mar 27, 2012 listen to darkly dreaming dexter audiobook by jeff lindsay. Finding great audiobooks is harder than finding great books, because there are more variables involved. I hope if the next book in the series is narrated by him, that they are more aware and do a better job.
I have seen the first season of dexter and read the book on that basis. I dont know, i just thought that if i was going to tell a killers story from his own point of view, i had to do something to make him seem vulnerable. Dexter morgan is a blood analysis expert, who happens to also be a serial killer. But when a series of brutal murders bearing a striking similarity to his own style.
Oct 21, 2016 darkly dreaming dexter, by jeff lindsay 2004 october 21, 2016 by jhana in 220 2nd half, audio book, crime, serial killers, vigilante justice 1 comment in a town full of criminals, hunting down the worst offenders takes more than the police. Set in miami, the series centers on dexter morgan michael c. Download or stream darkly dreaming dexter by jeff lindsay. Darkly dreaming dexter, by jeff lindsay 2004 4into8. Book one first mass market paperback edition by lindsay, jeff isbn. An odd thomas novel an odd thomas novel by dean koontz. I started listening to audiobooks a few years aga when i couldnt get a title i really wanted to read from the library, but the audio version was in. Darkly dreaming dexter, by jeff lindsay 2004 october 21, 2016 by jhana in 220 2nd half, audio book, crime, serial killers, vigilante justice 1 comment in a town full of criminals, hunting down the worst offenders takes more than the police. Caspary does an amazing job with the varying narrative styles, especially with waldo lydecker, lauras elderly friend, and. Darkly dreaming dexter fairfax county public library. This particular edition is in a mass market paperback format.
Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Double dexter by jeff lindsay audio book simply audiobooks. Always listen to an audio sample of a book before you buy it. Curled up with a good bookan interview with jeff lindsay. Mystery scenein creating a singularly unique killer, lindsay also manages to create a few sleepless nights for the reader. Darkly dreaming dexter adobe epub ebook, kindle book, overdrive read darkly dreaming dexter. Its definitely a book to be added to books dealing with mental health. Dexter can play his hand close to his chest, but unfortunately for him one of the cops assigned to the new cases is his sister deborah, who knows nothing of dexters extracurricular activities. Dexter is the main character of the suspenseful, intriguing novels by jeff lindsay. Dexter seems sometimes a bit slow and scatterbrained in this episode and some parts are very similar to previous books, but if you liked the dexter audiobooks jeff lindsay as narrator is great and the overdrawn characters like rita or brian, you definitely enjoy this one too.
But when a series of brutal murders bearing a striking. Great book really if you like the show, however one problem still resides in the recording. The quality of the narrators ranges from superb to terrible. Darkly dreaming dexter by jeff lindsay librarything. Jeff lindsay does a great job of narrating his own book. I also listen to auidobooks when i am cleaning or doing other tasks that dont require complete concentration. Buy a cheap copy of darkly dreaming dexter book by jeff lindsay. Darkly dreaming dexter is the first novel in the dexter novels, written by jeff lindsay and released in 2004. With the incredible wit and freshness that drew widespread acclaim to darkly dreaming dexter.
Chicago turabian author date citation style guide jeff lindsay. His performance with dexters character is what makes it worth it to continue. Darkly dreaming dexter is the initial story in the series and is about a man named dexter morgan. Darkly dreaming dexter audiobook jeff lindsay audible. Dexter is therefore not pleased to discover that someone is shadowing him, observing him, and copying his methods. Tulsa worldjeff lindsay sure does it right with darkly dreaming dexter. Hes a highly respected lab technician specializing in blood spatter for the miami dade police department. I gave up on an audio book recently that was set in france, but the characters all had english accents. The first, darkly dreaming dexter, blew me away at the time. Hall, a forensic technician specializing in bloodstain pattern analysis for the fictional miami metro police department, who leads a secret parallel life as a vigilante serial killer.
Audiobook recommendations for listening on an iphone or. He was ok as dexter, but he was annoying when he did two females, the sister. Dexter is an american crime drama mystery television series that aired on showtime from october 1, 2006, to september 22, 20. Hes a serial killer whose one golden rule makes him immensely likea.
Darkly dreaming dexter by jeff lindsay, empress orchid and the last empress by anchee min. But dexter for anyone who hasnt watched the tv show is constantly battling his dark passenger who dreams of death and can only be assuaged by brutal. I will definitely be listening to further books in the serires. A serial killer who only kills bad people dexter morgan has been under considerable pressure. If you could sum up darkly dreaming dexter in three words, what would they be. Listen to darkly dreaming dexter audiobook by jeff lindsay.
Darkly dreaming dexter by jeff lindsay penguin random house. Jan 23, 2018 my thoughts on darkly dreaming dexter. Download jeff lindsay dexter the complete set unabridged earreaders torrent or any other torrent from audio audio books direct download via magnet link. He appears to be a typical and attractive man who can be very pleasant. Let me explain, this guy does a great job narrating the text however right there in the recording of the story you can audibly hear him swallow. No this was my first audio book by jeff lindsay, and i love how the author is the one reading this. Darkly dreaming dexter by jeff lindsay overdrive rakuten.
Darkly dreaming dexter plot we meet dexter for the first time, and learn that he is a blood splatter analyst by day and a serial killer by night. Dexter morgan is busy planning his wedding to rita to complete his niceguy disguise. The narrator, jeff lindsay, is what really makes this series amazing. Personally darkly dreaming dexter was a story that never lag of suspens and keeps your mind wondering.
But when a student is found burnt, molested and headless seemingly sacrificed to an ancient god and dex is brought in as forensic analyst to help investigate, he realises he could be dealing with someone a whole lot more sinister than he is. What other book might you compare darkly dreaming dexter to and why. And his job as a blood splatter expert for the miami police department puts him. The basis for a new showtime original series starring michael c. But when a series of brutal murders bearing a striking similarity to his own style start turning up, dexter is caught between being flattered and being frightenedof. The author did a brilliant job of thinking up the character of dexter, but the plot is just sometimes just downright unbelievable. Darkly dreaming dexter cuyahoga county public library. Despite these distractions, he did a fairly good job. Jeff lindsay is the author of darkly dreaming dexter and dearly devoted dexter, he lives in florida with his. I also happen to love the books themselves, as well.
A psychopath so cuddly and upstanding that he only murders bad people, dex introduces himself one moonlit night as he gleefully snuffs the life of a childkilling priest. Jul 10, 2004 personally darkly dreaming dexter was a story that never lag ofmore if you enjoyed the series on tv than there is a good chance you will enjoy the books. What inspired the unique plot device you use in darkly dreaming dexter. Seldom, if ever, has the world seen a character like him. Someone really needs to give this narrator more breaks. He looks a little like the actor mickey rourke and is aware of it. Dexter morgan, the strenuously affable narrator of jeff lindsays darkly dreaming dexter, may be the first serial killer who unabashedly solicits our love. Dexter series, book 1 adobe epub ebook, kindle book, overdrive read. My cousin drives a lot for her job, and said she liked audio books because they helped pass the time. A great narrator can make a mediocre book enjoyable, while a bad reading will ruin even the best book.
Darkly dreaming dexter quotes showing of 128 werent we all crazy in our sleep. Learn more about darkly dreaming dexter in the fairfax county public library digital collection. But when a series of brutal murders bearing a striking similarity to his own style start turning up, dexter is caught between being flattered and being frightenedof himself or some other fiend. Darkly dreaming dexter wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. I enjoyed the television series, and the book even more, as in addition to the story, it also gives us the meaning of events for dexter. Get ready for a grisly sendup of hollywood, and a full. We are now introducing cd retail packaging on our site, as well as additional changes. Download darkly dreaming dexter audiobook by jeff lindsay.
And his job as a blood splatter expert for the miami police department puts him in the perfect position to identify his victims. A list of audiobook titles in the dexter series series. Darkly dreaming dexter by jeff lindsay 9780307473707. His first book in the dexter series was published in 2004 and was called darkly dreaming dexter as opposed to the title his daughter suggested, pinocchio bleeds. The events in this novel are similar to the events in season one of showtimes series dexter, but then the storyline veers away from the books. They are the basis of the hit showtime and cbs series dexter. Darkly dreaming dexter is the first of a sequence of books about miami serial killer dexter morgan, upon which the us series dexter is based.
What other book might you compare darkly dreaming dexter to, and why. They all have a nice ring to them, and are in keeping with dexter morgans cleverness and dry sense of humor. Hallmeet dexter morgan, a polite wolf in sheeps clothing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Its just not easy being an ethical serial killerespecially while trying to avoid the unshakable suspicions of the dangerous sergeant doakes who believes dexter is a homicidal maniac. Listen to darkly dreaming dexter by jeff lindsay at. Dexter series, book 1 overdrive mp3 audiobook, overdrive listen average rating. But underneath the veneer of politeness that he shows the world is a very dark secret, one that compels him to kill. Jeff lindsay is the new york times bestselling author of the dexter novels, which debuted in 2004 with darkly dreaming dexter.
It was published by vintage and has a total of 368 pages in the book. Nevertheless, lindsay does do dexter s voice very well, and when he avoids dialogue darkly dreaming dexter is an oddly entertaining and satisfying little thriller, and if you can stand the thought of this sort of bloodlusting protagonist quite enjoyable. If youre looking for a book that will keep you up past bed time, read into the darkest corner by elizabeth haynes. But when a series of brutal murders bearing a striking similarity to his own style start turning up, dexter is caught between being flattered and being frightened of. Part of dexter wants to come of the cold and play with this new guy on the block, but he feels an obligation to keep his sister from being implicated. Darkly dreaming dexter, dearly devoted dexter, dexter in the dark by lindsay, jeff isbn. Jeff lindsay dexter the complete set unabridged earreaders. The voice of jeff lindsay was perfectly matched to the gallows humour often found in this book, he made dexter feel alive and a normal person with a dark, yet oddly amusing habit.