Dexter Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Dexter books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Darkly Dreaming Dexter
Buy on Amazon2004
Dearly Devoted Dexter
Buy on Amazon2005
Dexter in the Dark
Buy on Amazon2006
Dexter By Design
Buy on Amazon2008
Dexter Is Delicious
Buy on Amazon2010
Double Dexter
Buy on Amazon2011
Dexter's Final Cut
Buy on Amazon2012
Dexter Is Dead
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Dexter series is publication order: 1. Darkly Dreaming Dexter (2004), 2. Dearly Devoted Dexter (2005), 3. Dexter in the Dark (2006), 4. Dexter By Design (2008), 5. Dexter Is Delicious (2010), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Dexter series by Jeff Lindsay contains 8 books. The series began in 2004 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Dexter series is written by Jeff Lindsay. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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