First published 2005
Dexter Morgan's deadly urges are on the rise. As a Miami PD blood-spatter analyst, he's channeled his murderous tendencies to target only the worst criminals. But his double life is fraying. Sergeant Doakes is closing in, and girlfriend Rita wants him to be a family man. When a depraved new killer emerges, Dexter sees a chance to indulge his own impulses. Yet the deeper he gets entangled, the harder it is to keep his secret life hidden. Dexter must choose: embrace the monster within, or find the humanity to stop true evil.
Genres: fiction, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: double-life, enemies-to-lovers, secret-identity
Setting: Miami, Florida
Unknown Binding
Content warnings: murder, violence