If you have read the "Dexter" series of books and watched the television series on Showtime, how do you think that they compare?

If you have read the "Dexter" series of books and watched the television series on Showtime, how do you think that they compare?
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I didn’t even know there were books! I know I’m addicted to the show. I am going to follow your question to see what those who have experienced both think. :-)
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