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Bio

(1904-1959) Author. Lester Dent was born in La Plata, Missouri, and died in Kirksville, Missouri. He came to New York City in 1931 to write for Dell Publishing. He was the author of most of the “Doc” Savage stories.

Full Name

Lester Dent

Locations

New York

Author's Timeline


1904

BIRTH

Lester Dent was born in La Plata, Missouri, on October 12, 1904.

1931

RESIDENCE

Mr. Dent moved to New York City in 1931 to write for the Dell Publishing Company.

1933

LITWORK

The Man Of Bronze
Street and Smith

Novel.

1933

LITWORK

The Phantom City

1934

LITWORK

Death In Silver
Street and Smith

Novel.

1934

LITWORK

Brand of the Werewolf
Street and Smith

1934

LITWORK

The Annihilist: A Doc Savage Adventure

1939

LITWORK

Mad Mesa

1948

LITWORK

Lady Afraid

1956

LITWORK

Honey In His Mouth

1959

DEATH

Lester Dent died in Kirksville, Missouri, on March 11, 1959.

1959

INTERMENT

Lester Dent was interred at La Plata Cemetery in La Plata, Macon County, Missouri.

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