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I Am Not a Serial Killer (John Cleaver, #1)

I Am Not a Serial Killer (John Cleaver, #1) - Dan Wells I Am Not a Serial Killer was a wild and crazy read. As I'm sure many have already said, the reader cannot help but think of the TV series, Dexter, when reading it. John has a set of rules he has put in place that keep him from acting on his killer instincts. He must do so in order to keep his monster behind the wall. When people in his neighborhood are murdered and the bodies are showing up in his family's mortuary, he can't help but try to figure out who is doing the killing. Like Dexter, John knows that he must have a friend to make him at least appear to be normal - insert Max. The banter between these two and John's internal monologue are a hoot. I also really liked John's therapist. The "demon" in the story was a bit odd. But, I kinda just rolled with it. I found John to be such an interesting character. His internal banter and thought processes seemed to mature for a teenager. Favorite Quotes:"1. John Wayne Gacy 2. Dad's named Sam ... Son of Sam and the 3rd link that leads John to believe fate wants him to be a serial killer, "My last name is 'Cleaver,'" I said. "How many people do you know who are named after two serial killers and a murder weapon?"And the last line: "You'll never see us coming." Spooky!I will be reading the rest of the trilogy.