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Dexter (2006) TV Series vs Book
TV series · 2006–2013 · Developed by James Manos Jr. · Starring Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Julie Benz
Dexter (2006) TV Series: Cast and Details
A forensic analyst for the Miami police has a secret life as a vigilante killer.
Book vs TV Series: How Close Is It?
Loosely based on the bookThe first season follows the first novel in outline, but later seasons go their own way, and the books and show differ in tone and details.
Read or watch first?
Read the books for the darker, more sinister voice. The series is more character-driven.
What the book gives you
Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
A short, quick crime novel with a very distinctive voice. It was the basis for the Showtime series Dexter.
Who will like it: Readers who liked the television series or enjoy unsettling narrators.