Double Dexter

A Novel

By: Jeff Lindsay

Narrated by: Jeff Lindsay

Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

“Like a breath of fresh air blowing across all crime-novel conventions, there is Dexter.” —Time

Dexter Morgan is not your average serial killer. He enjoys his day job as a blood spatter analyst for the Miami Police Department . . . but he lives for his nighttime hobby of hunting other killers. Dexter is therefore not pleased to discover that someone is shadowing him, observ­ing him, and copying his methods. Dexter is not one to tol­erate displeasure . . . in fact, he has a knack for extricating himself from trouble in his own pleasurable way.

Like the previous five best-selling novels in the Dexter series, Double Dexter showcases the witty, macabre origi­nality that has propelled Jeff Lindsay to international suc­cess. Double Dexter is raucously entertaining . . . full of smart suspense and dark laughs.

More dastardly deeds desired? Listen to more Dexter.

©2011 Jeff Lindsay (P)2011 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"Double Dexter is Lindsay's strongest outing as he richly delves into Dexter's very scarred psyche....Dexter continues to be one of the genre's most unusual heroes." (South Florida Sun-Sentinal)

“Like a breath of fresh air blowing across all crime-novel conventions, there is Dexter.” (Time)

"Lindsay's sharp and wicked wit is in full view in this installment...[Double Dexter] had me laughing out loud." (USA Today)

Gotta Love Dexter

Great concept for the Dexter series to encompass. If you like Dexter....you gotta love this one.

Best Dexter so far

In my opinion this is the best Dexter novel so far. The storyline great and paced well. It was unique from the other novels to keep you interested yet familiar enough that made it very easy to listen and follow.

Jeff Lindsay narrated and it was excellent. He really did a good job with all the characters.

Overall if you liked the other Dexter novels, or perhaps you use to like the older Dexter novels until he digressed with the last couple - this one is excellent and has the same feeling that the first couple novels had.

Great book.

Even though, Dexter seems to be getting a little be dumber, the book still great. I'm definitely still getting the next one. Well recommended.

Dumb Dexter

Would you try another book from Jeff Lindsay and/or Jeff Lindsay?

Worst Dexter story ever. Predictable. Dexter has a bad case of the stupids. I was so frustrated with the story as I could figure it out by the end of the first quarter of the story. I did however finally get my reward for sticking with it and the last 2 or 3 chapters were great.

Would you be willing to try another book from Jeff Lindsay? Why or why not?

Sure.

Was Double Dexter worth the listening time?

Frustrating.

pretty good, but still doesn't top my favourite

Jeff Lindsay is a very talented writer, and I've enjoyed these books very much, and I certainly can't wait to see how it all wraps up! I will say though, this wasn't my favourite. I was really hoping that Brian would be in it more, just like the previous book. And Dearly Devoted Dexter will always be my favourite of the series. All and all, it was an enjoyable story.

One of the Best in the Series!

Would you consider the audio edition of Double Dexter to be better than the print version?

I've not read the print edition, however this is my second favourite Dexter adventure. It was well written and well performed!

What did you like best about this story?

Dexter was NOT in control! He was being led, instead of leading.

Which scene was your favorite?

Tortuga. I don't want to give away too much, so I will leave it at that.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I didn't intend it....but I did!

Any additional comments?

To me, the Dexter saga climaxes with this story. The next in the series was a bit of a disappointment. I am looking forward to the concluding story...Dexter is Dead.

Double D

This is worth the read if just for his interactions with his 1 year old daughter. It has plenty of WTH & WTF moments. I loved Astor's roll in this story. Fot me it didn't quite have the bite of previous Dexters. I think that often happens with books that are pivotal for character/circumstance transition. The story is good & Lindsay's narration is good. (except for his chapter annoncements..what's up with that?).

Very Predictable

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I would not really recommend, the Dexter books are getting very predictable and Dexter has gone from some one who was supposed to be a very intelligent person to a complete idiot in this book. The foreshawdowing is ridiculously obvious and makes the book anti-climatic.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The book was basically just

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Jeff Lindsay?

Jeff Lindsay is not a very good narrator at all. Other than this book his Dexter serious has been very good but he is not the person who should be narrating the story.

Did Double Dexter inspire you to do anything?

Second guess getting the next Dexter book when it eventually comes out.

Double the Trouble For Dexter.

Dexter returns with double the trouble waiting for him. In the wake of his latest escapade. Dexter finds himself in trouble as his activities has inspired another killer who taunts Dexter with the knowledge he not only know what Dexter is but who he is. Meanwhile at home Rita has been acting strange. his two worlds collide as he races to find his new friend and clean up the mess he finds himself in. The Main Plot of the new Killer is Old hat for the Dexterverse. Old foes and friends return to both help and hinder Dexter's Efforts. What makes the Book Fun are the subplots as Dexter's obliviousness to Rita's and the new killer's behavior leaves him as confused as ever with human behavior, Rita herself is hilarious as ever. As the climax builds seeing how Dexter resolves his situation are the best parts of the book.

great as usual

good story, unlike some other users i found the narrator to be very good. very believable