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    Double Dexter: A Novel

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    "Like a breath of fresh air blowing across all crime-novel conventions, there is Dexter." -Time

    Dexter Morgan is not your average serial killer. He enjoys his day job as a blood spatter analyst for the Miami Police Department . . . but he lives for his nighttime hobby of hunting other killers. Dexter is therefore not pleased to discover that someone is shadowing him, observ­ing him, and copying his methods. Dexter is not one to tol­erate displeasure . . . in fact, he has a knack for extricating himself from trouble in his own pleasurable way.

    Like the previous five best-selling novels in the Dexter series, Double Dexter showcases the witty, macabre origi­nality that has propelled Jeff Lindsay to international suc­cess. Double Dexter is raucously entertaining . . . full of smart suspense and dark laughs.


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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateOct 18, 2011
    ISBN9780307577573
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    • 4/5
      This was maybe my favorite of the Dexter books. Good, interesting plot with a lot of different angles.
    • 2/5
      Definitely not the best of the Dexter books series. Dexter is Delicious was a really good addition and showed that Jeff Lindsay can evolve his writing with time but this one is a miss... How much more do we really need to know about traffic mornings on Miami, Rita being difficult to understand, the kids being kidnapped yet again, Dexter helping in a investigation with his "murder instinct"... It really doesn't add to the book series.

      == SPOILERS AHEAD ==

      The idea of a copycat is sort of cool but not well explorer and it feels rushed. Basically someone sees Dexter on the act and runs off. So Dexter knows wants to find this person and kill him (why???). Way after this first contact, and by way after I mean that Jeff gets to introduce a serial killer that is caught really easily, the witness contact Dexter and notifies him on his intention of murdering him.

      I have several problems with this plot, first of all according to the code, the witness didn't do anything wrong, therefore Dexter should leave him alone. Wouldn't that be way more interesting, to have Dexter with his hands tied due to his "job ethic" and simply be at the mercy of this stranger? Have him struggle between his survival and his code? The Dexter on this book wants to kill this witness just because he was sloppy and that doesn't sound like the Dexter I have been reading about. According to the code, the witness is free so Dexter should not do anything. I think it would be much more appealing to have this witness blackmailing Dexter, demanding to be a part of the killings and to follow Dexter around to see what it was like to live like him or else he would tell Rita and the cops.

      Also, the witness on the book gets away with murder really easily, he does it on a real professional way and also imitates the style of the serial killer Jeff introduced, which has a really hard to pull off way of murder. So this random guy becomes a hardcore killer from day to night basically...


      ===== SPOILERS END ====


      Jeff Lindsay reintroduce Brian on the story but does nothing with him. When I first read the title I thought that finally we would see some Dexter and Brian action, but no. Also, I'm still waiting for Dexter to get serious with his kids and teach them something. If you follow the books you know what I'm talking about. The remaining cast also reappears but, and this is common on the book series, they continue to be there "just because". There are some tensions scenes with Debora but nothing special...

      Another thing I find really hard to digest is the fact that Dexter doesn't understand anything from Rita's behavior. I know that he is unable to understand the motives being some human behavior, but he should be able to understand the behavior. It seems really stupid to me that this highly professional and meticulous serial killer which is a really smart and logical person can not figure out that his wife, which is drinking wine like she was an alcoholic, has a serious problem. I get that it suppose to be funny but I think that's just way to low on the "I don't get human behavior" scale.

      I'm not trying to tell Mr. Lindsay how he should write, but this one just felt...meh.
    • 4/5
      Getting stale.
    • 4/5
      Dexter, how I love thee.

      It took a while for me to have some reading time these past two weeks. What better way to spend that reading time than with a Jeff Lindsay novel.

      If there are authors I would like to emulate, Jeff Lindsay and Robert Crais - with their wit, humour and thrilling plots - would be at the top of my list. This outing sees even more of the witty insights into Dexter's world, my favourite being the final exclamation by Astor, Dexter's step daughter.

      I can't give this book five stars, because it isn't as strong as the others in the series. Crunch time hits in the plot about page 200 and is the taut and witty Dexter we know and love. I don't normally say this about books I read - as I object to it myself - but sticking with this Dexter outing is well worth it.

      Also worth mentioning is that Jeff signed my copy of Double Dexter. I asked him about the difference between how Dexter sees himself as "big brained Dexter" and yet exhibits traits that counter this statement. Jeff had some very interesting insights into the psychopath mind that he shared with me on this topic, summarised as "They are never as smart as they think they are."

      Read and enjoy.
    • 3/5
      Standard Dexter book. Rita and kids are alive, Deb has one of her own. Brian is a friend.
    • 5/5
      Dexter is discovered doing his usual diabolical deeds,by a Witness. This shadowy individual stalks Dexter and threatens to expose him for his crimes and later with death in the same manner with which he dispatches his own victims.This is neither the best nor the worst of the series.
    • 3/5
      The book series is so totally different from the show series that it does get a bit confusing at times. This book was okay. This book was pretty slow and could have been much shorter. Very predictable. But since I love Dexter, I will read any others he happens to write.
    • 4/5
      There were bits that were great in this book, and bits that were not so great. Some other reviewer mentioned the purple prose.. which I had no trouble with b'c I was listening to an audiobook. Perhaps the audio of the purple-ness made them seem more fitting? Who knows. I did love hearing another Dexter story tho. Something about driving around and feeling murderous towards others just fits.

      This story got one extra star for being in audiobook form.
    • 2/5
      First I was a big fan of the first two Dexters. This one I didn't even realize I read until I read the spoilers in a review. That just doesn't bode well for the future of Dexter on my reading list.
    • 3/5
      Another Dexter book, this one involving a baddie who patterns on Dexter for his own bad designs, and meets an unfortunate end after taking Cody and Astor hostage on a boat. Entertaining in the traditional Dexter fashion, this one is engaging enough to stand on its own, without the Dexter franchise behind it. A fun, light romp (if serial killers can be said to be "lighthearted" subject matter).
    • 5/5
      I found myself unable to put this book down once I had started it. I'm a big fan of all of the Dexter books, Jeff Lindsay's writing style is extremely appealing. For anyone new to the series (and if you are I suggest starting with Darkly Dreaming Dexter which is the first book in the series, and read the rest of the series in sequential order to get the most out of them) Dexter is a serial killer, with a difference. He only kills bad guys.This basic premise of this novel, that of a witness, is excellent. It really puts the pressure on Dexter in a way he hasn't been through before, he has been threatened before, a lot, but never has the tension as high as it is now. Add to that the return of his brother earlier in the series, who is forming a stronger bond with Rita and Dexters step kids, plus house hunting with Rita, Dexter is really up against it this time.There is a sub plot with Rita, which I won't spoil, which Jeff Lindsay cleverly manipulates the story so that the reader has a good idea what's going on in her head, whilst Dexter is completely clueless. I think this is a touch of genius, since the story is told from the point of view of Dexter who doesn't even suspect something is up, never mind being to work out what it is, whilst we, the reader, have a pretty good idea, or at least strong suspicions, what Rita is thinking. Dexters blind spot being down to the fact that emotions are such an alien concept to him.This brings me onto one of the other excellent things about this series. Dexter is so convinced he is different from other humans, and doesn't feel emotion, yet his thoughts and actions show otherwise. I always feel he is a lot more like the rest of us than he likes to believe, albeit a very disturbed individual.I love the writing style, I always enjoy the alliteration Jeff Lindsay uses when describing Dexter, the way he puts all his 'D's together. You'll understand when you read it. This is also reflected in all the titles in the series.There is something deeply enjoyable about reading a Dexter novel. It is never going to be a classic in the sense that people will be reading it hundreds of years down the line. Extrememly good fun, definitely, and this should appeal to anyone with an interest in crime. Highly recommended.
    • 4/5
      Dexter is one of the few television shows that I watch, and I like the TV series about as equally as I do the books. There have been some AMAZING seasons for the show - 1 (which is mostly based on the first book anyway), 4 (my second favorite - the writers really pulled out all of the stops), and, to a lesser extent, 2 (the whole Lila thing got a little overly dramatic). And, there have been some amazing books - the first (which is the best) and the second are my favorites. And there have been some real clunkers for the television show (seasons 3, 5, and 6) and the books (ugh, don't get me started on Moloch).So...this book is in the better half of the series, and I've read all of them. Much better than Moloch, but it doesn't capture the charming serial killer from the first book. However, a HUGE plus is that the book series still has Brian making regular appearances; besides Dexter, he's my second favorite character. And he does make a few cameos in this book.I like that the children are "dark" in the books, but they mostly just sit back and play Wii for this one. Only towards the end is there any life shown, and that's mostly Astor (you'll know what I mean when you read the book).My main problem is with Dexter, who has become rather...dull. As in, "not the sharpest knife in his toolkit" dull. Perhaps it is his "domestic bliss" disguise that is finally getting to him (or perhaps too many homecooked meals, which he keeps mentioning ad nauseum in this book), but he just isn't that bright anymore. It took him forever to figure out who his Watcher/Shadow was, and how said W/S was keeping tabs on him. It was totally obvious to anyone reading the book who exactly he was. And Dexter wasn't very smart when he was looking for who drove the Honda; in spite of a major clue dropped into his lap (or, more appropriately, his inbox), he didn't pick it up. At all. I wanted to reach into the pages and shake him.But Lindsay still manages to keep the book relatively entertaining, once you get through the first pages (Dexter waxing upon killing using his signature alliteration is a little over the top), and there are some genuinely funny one-liners and scenes (Dexter vs Nature was hilarious). I'll keep reading, simply because I love the characters, and I need my Dexter fix relatively regularly, no matter how dim-witted he has become.
    • 5/5
      There has been a fluffy feel to the Dexter series of late, with children (warped ones), love interests (sort of) and some internal rambling monologues (some still present). Lindsay returns to top form in Double Dexter, a book full to the brim of self-loathing and a killer plot which twists and turns in very unpredictable ways. The dark humour is very similar to that of the first novel; pitch black and the humour derived from Dex's incomprehension of those around him is right on the nail. There are a few predictable plot mechanics which are delivered in a fashion which still shocks and ultimately this is good fun from start to finale. Double Dexter is smart crime fiction in the vein of Hiassen (more Florida based wackiness) and is a great read.
    • 4/5
      A fun continuation of the series. If you have read the previous books there will be little to surprise you in this one, they all hew pretty closely in style and substance to the original novel, and I find that a good thing. Sometimes you just want an enjoyable novel to read, and I can honestly say every one of the Dexter novels has remained fun. There is little I can say about the plot with providing spoilers. Honestly, it doesn't feel like the plot is different from the last few with a killer hunting Dexter, but the way things are handled in this book along with how his family life is portrayed make this book just as worth reading as the previous ones. I am very glad the author never decided to start following the norms of the television show, the books have stayed humorous and avoided a lot of the pitfalls the series is now trapped with. The differences have grown so severely between the two I would argue they have little in common at this point, and because I prefer the books I find this to be a good thing. If you have read the previous books and liked them, read this one. If you have only seen the tv show, do not start here as you will end up beyond confused with many characters that were dead on the show doing just fine in the book, and most of the characterization of the rest completely different from what Showtime now offers. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series, I just hope Jeff Lindsay doesn't take too long to write it.
    • 4/5
      Dexter is spotted during one of his "sessions" and has to hunt the witness, a man who has decided that turning into Dexter's copycat is the best way of getting rid a few of his own enemies as well as getting Dexter in trouble. This series is always an exercise in hit-and-miss, but this installment is luckily one of the better. The mystery part isn't extraordinarily riveting, but finally Lindsay has gone back to the original voices of Dexter and his Dark Passenger, so this is at least a very funny read.
    • 5/5
      The Good Stuff * Carianne would be so disappointed in me -- but I love these books and the tv show too. I sorry Care, but they are sooo well written and frickin hilarious and really bring up some interesting conversations * Twisted with plenty of dry dark humor, you will not be able to help yourself, you will laugh * Good storyline with plenty of action and lots of twists and turns * Dexter's inner monologues are brilliantly funny * I have a feeling I missed reading the previous book as there are some plot points that made me feel like I was missing something - when did Deb have a kid? (Didn't affect my enjoyment of the story though so you could start reading the series here and still enjoy) * Good development of secondary characters (love that certain characters that are dead on the show still live on in the book) * A clown gets murdered -- come on who REALLY likes clowns (And no I don't really take pleasure in ANYONE getting murdered its fiction people) * Loved Dexter's comments about his infant daughter and each and every parent will totally get it * Makes you really think -- yup you are cheering for a serial killer to get away with it * The scenes with Dexter at Boy Scout Camp will have you totally laughing your ass offThe Not So Good Stuff * One of the story lines was tidied up too quickly and neatly * I am slightly disturbed by the characters of Astor and Cody in the books (Can totally understand why these characters were altered for the tv show) * I love the books but have to be honest I feel more a connection to the Dexter on the show because of his spark of humanityFavorite Quotes/Passages"That's it," she said. " You looked inside, threw up and called it in?""I came, I saw, I blew chunks," Vince Masuoka muttered beside me, but happily for his health Deborah didn't hear him.""They were staring at the body and, to their credit, one or two of them actually tried very hard to look horrified as they craned their necks to see. Of course, most of the others made up for it by leaning forward over the tape to get a better picture with their cell phones. Soon the pictures of Officer Gunther's smooshed corpse would be all over the web, and the whole world would join together and pretend to be appalled and dismayed in perfect harmony. Isn't technology wonderful?" "This was obviously a subject close to Frank's heart, and I wondered if I had misjudged him. Anyone with such a passion for lethal vegetation couldn't be all bad."Who Should/Shouldn't Read * Definitely not for the sensitive or for Carianne * Anyone who enjoys something just a little bit dark4.5 Dewey'sI received this from Random House in exchange for an honest review
    • 5/5
      I've had the pleasure of reading all of Jeff Lindsey's Dexter series, and I think that, without a doubt Double Dexter is the best of all six. In this outing, Dexter (a sociopathic killer who limits his victims to people who have murdered other people) is meting out justice in his usual fashion. This time, however, a witness happens to see Dexter's handiwork and decides it might be fun to be just like Dexter. Gradually, Dexter finds himself being sucked into an elaborate and diabolical plan designed to bring an end to Dexter, himself.I have always admired Jeff Lindsay's handling of the Dexter character - he provides a fascinating portrait of a person incapable of feeling emotions and who cannot empathize with the emotions of others, except as he has had the opportunity to learn how to mimic empathic responses from his coworkers, wife, and sundry "friends." Dexter's acceptance of himself is insightfully articulated by Lindsay, who seems, book by book, to be getting a firmer, clearer, more exacting sense of what life might be like for someone incapable of emotions. In large part, one gets the feeling that there might not be so much of a difference between someone like Dexter and "real" people, in general - except that Dexter sees his behavior as learned to enable him to fit in with "normal" folk; however, one is always left wondering if Dexter really is that different from "normal" folk.Double Dexter is a tense, suspenseful thriller that will definitely please Dexter-philes, and would also be an entertaining read for anyone who has never read the series (or watched the TV series based on the character). It is one of those rare books that is hard to put down, on the one hand, because it is so well written, but which, on the other hand, you might find yourself forcing yourself to take brief breaks from reading it - some sections are so intense I found myself starting to skip over passages in my eagerness to find out what happens. So a self-imposed time out was needed occasionally to settle down.This is a good read - intelligent, witty, suspenseful, thoroughly satisfying.
    • 3/5
      Whoops, Dexter slipped up. Someone has seen him engrossed in one of his dark deeds and is now stalking him, threatening to expose him and even kill him. My only problem with this novel was that Dexter all of a sudden seemed very sloppy, very...un-Dexter. Oh, and Rita was extremely annoying in this book, I'm not sure what's going on there. Not the best of the series, but still worth reading if you're a fan.
    • 4/5
      From Lilac Wolf and StuffSilly me - I had no idea Dexter was based on a series of books. My husband and I saw most of season one, when it aired on CBS. I don't think it came back because with all the censoring of language and gore, each episode was only 5 minutes long.The cover, with the double blood-covered knives sets the creepy stage. I was actually surprised how creepy Dexter really is. In the series you get the feeling that he really is a decent guy with a serial killing bend. But no, he's a psychopath all the way. The only reason he follows the rules is to stay out of jail. The only person he really loves is his daughter. He married his wife basically because it helps him blend in more and she's a great cook. The kids are psycho too, and Dexter is taking them in hand to mold them to be like him. That's what creeps me out - instead of getting them help he is encouraging them. The baby girl is the only one with a chance of growing up normal.The story is from Dexter's perspective, so it does leave all the other characters slightly 2 dimensional. It works in this case. The point being, Dexter doesn't know how to read other people, remember he's psychopathic?In the beginning Dexter is "playing" with a guy who dresses up like a clown to prey on children. Dexter does pick people you don't mind him killing. The clown had been taking boys from the park near his hotel/apartment. When he was done with them, he disposed of their bodies nearby in a sewer tunnel. Dexter knew this was a bad egg. He's all set up and working in an abandoned house (isn't the foreclosure crisis grand?) when someone happens in and sees him. The witness leaves so fast that Dexter can't catch him. He then spends most of the book tracking this guy down.Mostly I enjoyed the story. But if Dexter was really worried about this guy, he would have made it more of a priority to find him. Instead it was a spare time hobby, most nights spent doing nothing more than seeing his family. Although perhaps Rita's erratic behavior was puzzling him. Even though he doesn't get people, there is enough description that we readers can guess what is going on. Trust me, you'll know Rita's problem LONG before Dexter does.Oh and Dexter's brother makes a comeback. He comes over every Friday for dinner and puts on the charm for Rita. He wants Dexter to join him. I thought Dexter had murdered his brother, but then again I can't really remember and the books and the TV show aren't exactly the same. Honestly I like this book better than the show. I may find Dexter extra creepy but it made for a tense, thrilling story.So yes, if you like Dexter, then read this book. And as someone who has not read any other Dexter book, you can just pick it up and read it. You might get a little confused when he talks about the rules of Harry. Well when Dexter was little his brother and he witnessed the very brutal murder of their mother (parents?) and were locked up with the mess. Harry, a police officer on the case, adopted Dexter. He saw what Dexter was going to be, and shaped him to only go after bad guys and only after he had proof they were indeed guilty. So Dexter has his outlet but in a useful way...kinda...even Dexter realizes it's wrong he is powerless to stop himself. So I guess if you have to better to go after people who are truly wasting air?
    • 2/5
      I'd have to say this is one of my least favorite Dexter books. While it was nice to have a villain who knew Dexter's identity and was always one step ahead of him, that came at the expensive of dumbing down Dexter himself. There were times where I was yelling at the book about how much of an idiot he was being, that the answer was too obvious. That was very disappointing.

      Also, I know that Rita often talks in half sentences, but it seems like it went overboard this time. I swear she said maybe 6 complete sentences in the entire book, which was very, very annoying.
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed reading this book. It has been awhile since I have read a Dexter book, and I was happy to get back into his world. I did feel there was a little too much introspection and whining about how "soft" Dexter had become. I also wished there was more of Astor and Cody. I really enjoy seeing their sociopathic natures come out. I felt Dexter had a worthy adversary this time and it was interesting to see Dexter on the run, instead of always being in control.
    • 4/5
      Married life is feeling good, maybe too comfortable, for Dexter makes a mistake. There is a witness to one of his outings. And his witness does not take it well — he begins to devote his life to taking out Dexter with Dexter’s own techniques. Life is no longer as good as it was.
    • 4/5
      Darkly dreaming, dashingly devious Dexter is back and finding himself in a load of trouble. Someone witnessed him at play and is now making his life hell. Much like Dexter, this Shadow has decided it his moral duty to punish the wicked, copying Dexter's trade step by step. Worse of all, he's not picking up his mess. Instead, he's leaving it in plain sight and pinning evidence of Dexter's dark delights on the scene. This is all the ammunition needed to send Doakes gunning for Dexter's head once and for all. But Dexter's not one to give up so easily. Question is, how do you defeat an enemy who's seemingly one step ahead of you?

      There are several complaints with Lindsay's Dexter in every novel in the series. From the outlandish paranormal Dark Passenger to the fact that Dexter never carries out the final deed himself. That's not to say the TV series is without its flaws - why is LaGuerta still alive, for instance - but the flaws (in my eyes, anyway) of the novel series always bothers me more. Like Doakes. How is he still around after he's been de-limbed, de-tongued and pretty much a walking spud with hooks for hands? And while Astor and Cody are lovely little monsters, how is it that Astor's going through all the typical growing girl stages while Cody hasn't even aged - still with this three-word sentences? I'm not asking for Shakespeare here, but the kid's gotta come out of his shell sometime.

      Without giving too many details away, there are a few things that pulled my strings of annoyance. Rita's suspicions and how quickly they are ratified. The odd coincidence of Camilla Figg's relationship to the plot. Astor's typical teenage girl act, even though she's supposedly a Dexter-in-training (a little too human, isn't it?).

      A few nice touches include the fact that Dexter is not following a kindred spirit as his Shadow doesn't trigger any warnings from the Dark Passenger. The idea of someone mimicking Dexter while stalking him is also bold - Dexter's been stalked before Dexter by Design, but this is quite another level. In fact, next to Dr. Danco, Shadow is the sort of bad guy I wouldn't mind seeing adapted on the TV show. Doakes's probable departure also raises my hopes for the future, though not in the way that would've made me smile.
    • 3/5
      This book was much better than the last Dexter book I read, which was two books ago. I just couldn't handle the writing style anymore. However, When I saw that this was up for a First Reads giveaway I couldn't resist.

      I give it a middle of the road 3 stars. I still liked the first two books the best, but I feel this is getting slightly more on track. The plot is interesting, and I wasn't bored while reading it. The Bad? Rita is suuuuuuper annoying in this book. Man I couldn't stand her.

      I wasn't overwhelmed or underwhelmed with this book, just whelmed. Very milquetoast.
    • 4/5
      Enjoyable, black comedy about a serial killer who operates according to a "code" where truly vile people who have evaded justice are removed from society with extreme prejudice.
      Dexter gets observed in the middle of a job and then gets stalked by this person who is seriously disturbed and feels he needs to rid society of Dexter. Along the way, this person collects a few others to boot and Dexter is really struggling to find out who the stalker is, as the stalker always seems to be a few steps ahead of him.
      Dexter, the new dad and family man is definitely off his game.
      Good fun.
    • 3/5
      A little disappointing, to be honest. Felt like Jeff Lindsay was phoning most of it in. The antagonist wasn't terribly interesting and it seemed that Dexter was off his game for most of the book, letting a lot of obvious hints get past him. Also, Dexter needs to start appreciating his wife beyond "gorgeous lady who cooks great meals", honestly. At least there was plenty of everyone's favorite Dexter-hating detective, Doakes, and resident lab creep Vince, to go around. Plus Deb was pretty awesome, as usual. More of a 3.5 than a 3. Hopefully Lindsay uses the next book to start an actual multi-book plotline involving Dexter (that isn't babies); at this point in the series, he really needs a major shake up in his life.
    • 3/5
      There were parts of this book that got me really excited. But in the end, the author dropped the ball in a lot of ways. Over all, I like the concept of Dexter but I think Jeff Lindsay ruined that concept by giving him a family. Mostly, I'm just glad I'm done with this series. I don't know if the author is planning on writing more Dexter books but I don't plan on reading them.
    • 4/5
      Another nice addition to the series. I'm no longer surprised at the personal growth of the main character. It is a slow progression but it feels pretty realistic. Dexter is probably considered too lightweight to be seriously considered as literature, but there are a lot of authors out there who could learn about creating a character and letting that character grow and advance in a believable manner.
    • 3/5
      This is the point at which I stopped reading the series. It wasn't the worst book, but it helped me lose interest. It's okay enough on its own, but it adds little value to the series. It's not particularly original, except perhaps own its own terms at the end, when the big bad dies by other hands — or jaws, rather. There's no character development, no reason to care about what happens to anyone. On its own, it's middle of the road, but I'd rate it two stars by comparison with the rest of the series.
    • 5/5
      Dexter inspired the story and created the character, a serial killer we (Dexter fans) came to love on screen. The story moved along very quickly. Someone witnessed Dexter's hobby. This someone is a killer himself. This someone is toying with Dexter, trying to out him, framing him for murder. So, in the book, he still living with Rita and 3 kids. And he has a daughter who is very baby smart. The two kids are monsters, aka little Dexter. The brother Brian is still alive and cynical and still willing to help out Dexter. The sister Deb has a baby boy of her own. This is so good that all things are going well except that he was seen chopping up a child killer and was hunted. The ending is kind of sweat. He didn't get to kill this horrible person Shadow guy but something I like better did. Good one. Like it a lot.