Lionel Derrick

Pen name

1 series 30 books in order

Lionel Derrick is a pen name under which The Penetrator series was published. The name is associated with American writers Chet Cunningham (1928–2017) and Mark K. Roberts (1936–2006). Books credited to Lionel Derrick include Blood on the Strip, Bloody Boston, and Capitol Hell.

Known for
The Penetrator

Series by Lionel Derrick

The Penetrator

30 books in order · 1973–1979

  1. The Target Is H

    1973 · Lionel Derrick

    The Target Is H is a 1973 book by Lionel Derrick. It is book 1 of the series The Penetrator.

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  2. Blood on the Strip

    1974 · Lionel Derrick

    Blood on the Strip is a 1974 book by Lionel Derrick. It is book 2 of the series The Penetrator.

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  3. Capitol Hell

    1974 · Lionel Derrick

    Capitol Hell is a 1974 book by Lionel Derrick. It is book 3 of the series The Penetrator.

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  4. Hijacking Manhattan

    1974 · Lionel Derrick

    Hijacking Manhattan is a 1974 book by Lionel Derrick. It is book 4 of the series The Penetrator.

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  5. Mardi Gras Massacre

    1974 · Lionel Derrick

    Mardi Gras Massacre is a 1974 book by Lionel Derrick. It is book 5 of the series The Penetrator.

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  6. Tokyo Purple

    1974 · Lionel Derrick

    Tokyo Purple is a 1974 book by Lionel Derrick. It is book 6 of the series The Penetrator.

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  7. Baja Bandidos

    1974 · Lionel Derrick

    Baja Bandidos is a 1974 book by Lionel Derrick. It is book 7 of the series The Penetrator.

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  8. Northwest Contract

    1975 · Lionel Derrick

    Northwest Contract is a 1975 book by Lionel Derrick. It is book 8 of the series The Penetrator.

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  9. Dodge City Bombers

    1975 · Lionel Derrick

    Dodge City Bombers is a 1975 book by Lionel Derrick. It is book 9 of the series The Penetrator.

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  10. The Hellbomb Flight

    1975 · Lionel Derrick

    The Hellbomb Flight is a 1975 book by Lionel Derrick. It is book 10 of the series The Penetrator.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Lionel Derrick written?

We list 30 books by Lionel Derrick across 1 series, published between 1973–1979 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Lionel Derrick's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Target Is H.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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