Dexter Is Dead

A Novel

By: Jeff Lindsay

Narrated by: Jeff Lindsay

All good things must end. Bid farewell to “the first serial killer who unabashedly solicits our love” (Entertainment Weekly)—the character that inspired the latest Showtime hit series Dexter: Resurrection.

“Fans will rush through . . . double-quick in order to savor every moment of Dexter’s final hour.”—Kirkus Reviews

Dexter Morgan—blood-spatter analyst, husband, father, serial killer—knew that he couldn’t burn the candle at both ends forever, and now, his dark deeds have finally ensnared him. He is in prison on multiple homicide charges—although, ironically, he did not commit any of the murders of which he is accused. He’s lost everything: his wife, kids, career, and the loyalty of his sister.

Now his sole, small shot at redemption may come from his brother, Brian, a homicidal maniac who makes Dexter look like the angel in the family. By helping Brian through some serious trouble of his own making, Dexter sees a potential path to proving himself innocent. But the stakes are truly deadly. And, with nothing left to hold him back, Dexter hurtles into an epic showdown . . . which may be his last.

Look for all of Jeff Lindsay’s deliciously twisted Dexter novels:
DARKLY DREAMING DEXTER • DEARLY DEVOTED DEXTER • DEXTER IN THE DARK • DEXTER BY DESIGN • DEXTER IS DELICIOUS • DOUBLE DEXTER • DEXTER’S FINAL CUT • DEXTER IS DEAD

Critic reviews

“Fans will rush through . . . double-quick in order to savor every moment of Dexter's final hour.”
—Kirkus Reviews

"Jeff Lindsay has brought his 'A' game to this farewell, wrapping things up in fine fashion."
–Bookreporter


Praise for the Dexter series

“It’s like very little else you’ve read. Imagine if Hannibal Lecter starred in CSI: Miami instead of David Caruso, and you’re halfway there.”
—Time

“Dexter’s sardonic voice [is] so snappy and smart, and yet so full of self-loathing that we hate ourselves for laughing.”
—The New York Times Book Review

“One of the most likable vigilante serial killers in recent thriller literature.”
—The New Yorker

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

“Wonderfully fresh and packed with just the right amount of grotesquerie and wry wit.”
—USA Today

“An entertaining, funny series that draws us in and makes us root, almost against our will, for a ruthless, yet appealing killer. In his own way, Dexter is trying to make the world a better place.”
—Sun-Sentinel (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.)

“May be the first serial killer who unabashedly solicits our love.”
—Entertainment Weekly

“Totally captivating. . . . Totally original. The characters are beautifully drawn, particularly Dexter, who is tremendously likable, his hobby notwithstanding.”
—St. Petersburg Times

a little disappointing

for me it was a bit of a disappointing end to a great series and character.

Great story and better ending than TV show.

The narration was good and did enjoy his take on the different characters.Story wise did seem slow and draggy at the beginning but made up for it in the end.

Enjoyable as always.

Very entertaining even though not much happens. I do find it difficult to believe that Dexter is really dead. No doubt there will be another Dexter novel which would be a good thing.

Excellent book to close the series

What did you love best about Dexter Is Dead?

The Dexter series has been an excellent addition to those who loved the TV series. What I loved most is that the stories told throughout the books are completely different from what we watched on TV, so it's as if you get more Dexter. This book was probably one of the better of the entire series, which I'm surprised to have seen negative reviews from other readers, but then again, not everyone is smart enough to understand literature.

Amazing series! Amazing writer!

I love the series so much, both in print and on screen. Sad it's over but happy it exists and is so great.