Lindsay has created one of the most engaging and original narrators of recent years. 'A virtuoso debut by a new young American author, this is a compulsive trip through territory rendered familiar by the psycho-thrillers of Thomas Harris and Michael Connelly and other masters of the dark arts of abnormal pathology' Guardian. 'One of the most likeable vigilante serial killers in recent thriller literature ... Like other charismatic killers - Hannibal Lecter, say, or Tom Ripley - Dexter has a set of motives that are tough to untangle. But his quest proves weirdly convincing' New Yorker. 'A sleek black comedy' Literary Review. 'It's been years since there's been a thriller debut as original as this one ... humorous, self-deprecating, smart and sometimes lyrical ... a gripping, deliciously offbeat novel' Publishers Weekly. 'It's a great idea. And it's easy to see why this debut novel has gone down a storm ... the whole thing is stylish, polished and very readable' Mirror. 'Long after readers finish this gripping novel, they will still be thinking (or dreaming) about Dexter' Booklist. '[A] mcabre tour-de- force' New York Times. Rights have been sold around the world.
Jeff Lindsay is the author of the acclaimed Dexter novels, now adapted into an award-winning TV series. In addition, Jeff's plays have been performed on the stage in New York and London. Outside of his writing, Jeff is a musician and karate enthusiast. He lives in Cape Coral, Florida, with his family.
A virtuoso debut by a new young American author, this is a
compulsive trip through territory rendered familiar by the
psycho-thrillers of Thomas Harris and Michael Connelly and other
masters of the dark arts of abnormal pathology
*GUARDIAN*
One of the most likeable vigilante serial killers in recent
thriller literature ... Like other charismatic killers - Hannibal
Lecter, say, or Tom Ripley - Dexter has a set of motives that are
tough to untangle. But his quest proves weirdly convincing
*NEW YORKER*
A sleek black comedy
*LITERARY REVIEW*
It's been years since there's been a thriller debut as original as
this one ... humorous, self-deprecating, smart and sometimes
lyrical - a gripping, deliciously offbeat novel
*PUBLISHERS WEEKLY*
It's a great idea. And it's easy to see why this debut novel has
gone down a storm ... the whole thing is stylish, polished and very
readable
*DAILY MIRROR*
Long after readers finish this gripping novel, they will still be
thinking (or dreaming) about Dexter
*BOOKLIST*
A macabre tour-de-force
*NEW YORK TIMES*
Audio mystery fans have a real treat in store in this excellent offering. The superb reading by Nick Landrum adds to some hair-raisingly horrible scenes detailing serial killer Dexter Morgan's quirky psyche as well as his careful selection and excruciatingly artful dissection of his victims. There's a lot of macabre humor throughout, from Dexter's cover as a "blood splatter" crime scene analyst for the Miami-Dade Police Department and his working relationships with fellow forensic technicians, homicide detectives, and cops, including his sister Deb, to the use of a professional hockey goalie's net as a depository for neatly wrapped, bloodless body parts. Those who listen to audiobooks while they drive can expect some "driveway moments" from this one: riveting and not for listening in traffic. Graphic violence, graphic language, and a glimpse into the psyche of a rather charming psycho-who could ask for anything more? Very highly recommended for adult collections.-Cliff Glaviano, Bowling Green State Univ. Libs., OH Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
A virtuoso debut by a new young American author, this is a
compulsive trip through territory rendered familiar by the
psycho-thrillers of Thomas Harris and Michael Connelly and other
masters of the dark arts of abnormal pathology * GUARDIAN *
One of the most likeable vigilante serial killers in recent
thriller literature ... Like other charismatic killers - Hannibal
Lecter, say, or Tom Ripley - Dexter has a set of motives that are
tough to untangle. But his quest proves weirdly convincing * NEW
YORKER *
A sleek black comedy * LITERARY REVIEW *
It's been years since there's been a thriller debut as original as
this one ... humorous, self-deprecating, smart and sometimes
lyrical - a gripping, deliciously offbeat novel * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
*
It's a great idea. And it's easy to see why this debut novel has
gone down a storm ... the whole thing is stylish, polished and very
readable * DAILY MIRROR *
Long after readers finish this gripping novel, they will still be
thinking (or dreaming) about Dexter * BOOKLIST *
A macabre tour-de-force * NEW YORK TIMES *
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