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Lester Dent

1904–1959

1 series 1 book in order

Lester Dent was an American pulp-fiction author who lived from 1904 to 1959. He is best known as the creator and main author of the Doc Savage series, a collection of 159 novels written over 16 years. These novels featured a superhuman scientist and adventurer named Doc Savage. The series was credited to the house name Kenneth Robeson, a pseudonym used for the series. Dent's work was part of the pulp fiction genre, which was popular in the early to mid-20th century.

Born
1904
Known for
Doc Savage

Series by Lester Dent

Doc Savage

2 books in order · 1934–1973

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Lester Dent written?

We list 1 book by Lester Dent across 1 series, published between 1934–1973 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Lester Dent's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Death in Silver.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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