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Derek Robinson Books in Order
Derek Robinson is a British author celebrated for his military aviation novels infused with dark humor. His notable works include 'Goshawk Squadron', which earned him a Booker Prize nomination in 1971. A History graduate of Downing College, Cambridge University, Robinson's diverse background spans service in the Royal Air Force as a fighter plotter and careers in advertising in the UK and the US, as well as broadcasting on radio and television. He is also a distinguished rugby expert, having been a qualified referee for over thirty years and a life member of the Bristol Society of Rugby Referees.
Bibliography verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Derek Robinson's book series? Derek Robinson has written 5 book series. The most notable is the Double Agent series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Derek Robinson
- #1
The Eldorado Network(1980) - #2
Artillery of Lies(1991) - #3
Red Rag Blues(2006) - #4
Operation Bamboozle(2010)
- #1
Rugger(1964) - #2
Rugby: Success Starts Here(1969) - #3
Son Of Bristle(1971) - #4
Bristle Rides Again(1972) - #5
Stand by for Blasting(1972) - #6
A Shocking History Of Bristol(1973) - #7
Run with the Ball!(1984) - #8
The Combination(1986) - #9
Bristle with Pride!(1987) - #10
The Best Green Walks in Bristol(1994) - #11
Bloody Bristol: Shocking Histories(1998) - #12
Pure Bristle(1998) - #13
A Load of Old Bristle(2002) - #14
Sick Sentries of Bristle(2004) - #15
A Darker History Of Bristol(2005)
- #1Piece of Cake(1983)
- #2
A Good Clean Fight(1993) - #3Damned Good Show(2002)
- #4
Invasion, 1940(2005)
- #1Goshawk Squadron(1971)
- #2War Story(1987)
- #3Hornet's Sting(1999)
- #1
Rotten with Honor(1976) - #2Kramer's War(1977)
- #3
Just Testing(1985) - #4
Kentucky Blues(2002) - #5Hullo Russia, Goodbye England(2008)
- #6
A Splendid Little War(2012) - #7
Holy Smoke(2018)
About Derek Robinson
Derek Robinson is a British author celebrated for his military aviation novels infused with dark humor. His notable works include 'Goshawk Squadron', which earned him a Booker Prize nomination in 1971. A History graduate of Downing College, Cambridge University, Robinson's diverse background spans service in the Royal Air Force as a fighter plotter and careers in advertising in the UK and the US, as well as broadcasting on radio and television. He is also a distinguished rugby expert, having been a qualified referee for over thirty years and a life member of the Bristol Society of Rugby Referees.
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