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Dexter is Delicious by Jeff Lindsay Everything's changing for our friendly neighbourhood serial killer. As if getting married wasn't enough to complete his nice-guy persona, Dex is now the proud father of a baby girl. And disconcertingly, he actually seems to care. But even if fatherhood is distracting Dexter from his midnight excursions to rid Miami of a few more lowlifes, there's no let-up at work. Two young girls are missing - and it's not long before one of the bodies turns up, partially eaten. But as Dexter and Miami PD's finest investigate, Dex can't shake the feeling that somebody's watching him...At home, there's no rest for the wicked. His stepchildren are clamouring to learn how to control their bloodlust and Dexter must train up his young apprentices. But to do that, he'll have to find the missing girl, find out who's tailing him and survive a dark journey into a underground community who really have a taste for death. Another enjoyable novel from Jeff Lindsay, with our lovable serial killer in a reasonably restrained mood since the arrival of his new-born daughter. I found the plot a little distasteful, if you'll excuse the pun, but there wasn't too much gratuitous grimness this time and all through the book I remained firmly in Camp Dexter. I'm really enjoying the growth of the characters, their personal development, watching Dexter's view of the world change. What's somewhat disturbing is that I think that I would be friends with him - what's all that about? What on earth does that say about me?!? I mean, I don't agree with his sense of justice, but I don't feel any kind of empathy for his victims...(maybe I need to see a psychiatrist or something) Anyway. Hugely enjoyable. If you've not read any of the Dexter books before, start at the beginning and watch him grow. It's brilliant stuff, if you like crime fiction. 9/10

Oh. This bodes well...

I've got one of this chap's books on my TBR pile - looking forward to reading it, although I've yet to finish the last Dexter book and then I have to read the latest Lee Child novel Worth Dying For, because the last one finished on a cliff hanger.

This is not an author I have heard of, but I'm going to have a look to further my collection of new (to me!) authors.

I completely understand how great these ebooks are - my mum has one and takes it everywhere - but I'm one of those guys who can't substitute the weight, the touch and the smell of a book for one thing...and I'd miss the comfort of all the books I have on my shelves!

This sounds great. Where can I get this deal???

Hello. ....d'oh.........gah....hang on.... ...there, that's better. You're in good company here. Nobody bites and we all like talking about the nooks we read. And about other stuff, too. But you can pick and choose what you get involved in. Nothing's compulsory. Apart from being nice. That's why nobody bites. We're all nice. Anyway. Welcome.

Nemesis by Jo Nesbo I finished this book a few days ago and just haven't had time to get on here and write about it. Nevertheless, it's a cracking good novel - I just wish I had read his earlier ones first. Thanks to the BCF, however, I know what I need to do. I've talked about how I enjoy the Scandinavian authors I've stumbled across and Nesbo certainly fits into this trend. I really liked the character Harry, and was a little unsure of why he seemed to be so unpopular with his colleagues (although his colleagues, for the most part, are pretty unpleasant) and enjoyed his interaction with the key players throughout the book. The plot was well paced and kept me interested, and the ending was satisfying, yet with enough loose ends to keep me wanting more. I liked it and will be purchasing more of Nesbo's novels. 9/10

I'm on it, Harry, I'm on it! I'll report back forthwith...oh, hang on...no, no can do mate. I'd have to read the research undertaken...

Well. Clearly, we are in the company of a genius, of whom I quite fail to grasp the brilliance. I feel thwarted by my own inferiority. I'm troubled by the rising boredom I'm beginning to suffer with this guy. I'm too low-brow to understand his wit. Where's that bucket of water... ...I had one here somewhere...