Jeff Lindsay Reading Order
7 series · 20 books
Jeff Lindsay is an American crime novelist and playwright best known for creating Dexter Morgan, a Miami forensic analyst with a dark secret who hunts serial killers while concealing his own compulsions. His protagonist became one of the most iconic antiheroes in modern fiction, spawning multiple book series and a highly popular television adaptation. Across more than two decades, Lindsay has written numerous crime thrillers exploring psychological depth and moral ambiguity, establishing himself as a master of the serial killer narrative.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
Billy Knight Series
Complete2 books (1994–2015)
Start with Tropical Depression and read in order.
Start this series with Tropical Depression
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Dexter Series
Complete8 books (2004–2015)
Start with Darkly Dreaming Dexter, the first of 8 books in the Dexter series.
Start this series with Darkly Dreaming Dexter
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Dexter : A Graphic Novel Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
Dexter Down Under Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
Riley Wolfe Series
Likely Complete4 books (2019–2023)
Start with Just Watch Me, the first of 4 books in the Riley Wolfe series.
Start this series with Just Watch Me
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (1995–1998)
Start with Dreamland and read in order.
Start this series with Dreamland
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jeff Lindsay written?
- Jeff Lindsay has written 20 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Jeff Lindsay series?
- Here are the first books in Jeff Lindsay's series: Billy Knight: Tropical Depression; Dexter: Darkly Dreaming Dexter; Riley Wolfe: Just Watch Me.
- What order should I read Jeff Lindsay's books?
- We recommend reading Jeff Lindsay's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Jeff Lindsay's series complete?
- Jeff Lindsay has 6 completed series.