Dexter books in order
Order: from the publisher's numbered list (penguinrandomhouse.com)
Last checked: October 14, 2026, against penguinrandomhouse.com
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About this series: sourced facts
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The series at a glance
Doubleday published the first book, Darkly Dreaming Dexter, in 2004.
Source: lccn.loc.gov, checked 2026-11-06What the story is
The Library of Congress files Darkly Dreaming Dexter under forensic scientists, serial murderers and vigilantes, in Miami.
Source: lccn.loc.gov, checked 2026-11-06About the author
Wikidata lists Jeff Lindsay as born in 1952 in Miami.
Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06The first book's Library of Congress record credits the author as Jeffry Lindsay.
Source: lccn.loc.gov, checked 2026-11-06Wikidata lists the occupation of Jeff Lindsay as playwright.
Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06Wikidata lists Jeff Lindsay as educated at Middlebury College.
Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06Wikidata lists an award for Jeff Lindsay: Dilys Award (2005).
Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06Common questions
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