Barbara S. (barbsis) - , reviewed on 8/16/2009 + 1076 more book reviews

Serial killer, Dexter Morgan, is also on the Miami police force as a blood genius. He only kills bad guys who have gotten away with murder and mayhem. For whatever reason the police couldn't put someone away, Dexter takes it upon himself to "help out". He is a bit of a nutjob but IMHO he is making Miami a safer place to live by culling the murders and sexual criminals off the streets.

By far, the TV show does a much better job of fleshing out the characters than the book. Except for Dexter, the book gives much more insight into his mind than the TV show. That being said, I did enjoy Dexter's first book and will certainly read the others. It almost makes one wish more people had Dexter-like ideas. Almost...

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