Doctor Who and the Keeper of Traken (novelisation)

This novelisation was based on the original television serial The Keeper of Traken, written by Johnny Byrne and first broadcast from 31 January 1981. The original Target edition cover featured the artwork of Andrew Skilleter. The original cover art had the distinction of being one of the first to showcase a companion without the Doctor, in this case Nyssa.

1982 edition
For ages past, the Union of Traken has lived in peace and harmony thanks to the power of the Source, controlled by generations of Keepers.

But the current Keeper, his powers waning, senses some all-pervading evil about to invade his world. He summons the Fourth Doctor to his aid.

To save Traken the Doctor fights the terrifying Melkur – only to find that this new enemy conceals an older and even deadlier foe – one the Doctor has encountered before ...

Deviations from televised story
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Writing and publishing notes

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British publication history
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First Publication:
 * Hardback
 * W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK


 * Paperback
 * Target

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