TV series · 2006 · Showtime
Is Dexter based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Dexter is based on the book Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay (2004).
Darkly Dreaming Dexter is book 1 of the Dexter series.
The TV series premiered in 2006 on Showtime.
The book behind Dexter
Darkly Dreaming Dexter
by Jeff Lindsay · first published 2004 · thriller, crime fiction
2004 novel by Jeff Lindsay.
Dexter: books in order
- Darkly Dreaming Dexter (2004)
- Dearly Devoted Dexter (2005)
- Dexter in the Dark (2007)
- Dexter by Design (2009)
- Dexter Is Delicious (2010)
- Double Dexter (2011)
- Dexter's Final Cut (2013)
- Dexter is Dead (2015)
Common questions
Is Dexter based on a book?
Yes. Dexter is based on the book Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay (2004).
Who wrote the book Dexter is based on?
Darkly Dreaming Dexter was written by Jeff Lindsay and first published in 2004.
Is Darkly Dreaming Dexter part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in the Dexter series.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Darkly Dreaming Dexter, book 1 of Darkly Dreaming Dexter. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.