The Mutation of Time (novelisation)

Novelisation

 * This novelisation is based on the second six episodes of The Daleks' Master Plan. The last episode of the story, "The Destruction of Time" had the original title of "The Mutation of Time".
 * The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of Alister Pearson. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).

1989 edition
The Daleks’ Masterplan is well under way. With the Time Destroyer, the most deadly machine ever devised, they will conquer the Universe. Only one person stands in their way - the Doctor. For he has stolen the precious Taranium core which is vital to activate the machine. Travelling through Time and Space, the Doctor and his companions are forever on the move in case the Daleks track them down. But after several months, to their horror, the TARDIS indicates that they are being followed…

Illustrations
None

Deviations from televised story

 * Author John Peel intentionally established an interval of some time between the two volumes, in order to allow future writers the flexibility to tell stories featuring Sara Kingdom as a companion.

Writing and publishing notes
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Associated Images
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Publishing History (UK)
First Publication: Paperback (October 1989) Re-issues: (October 1990)
 * Target / W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. One single paperback edition, estimated print run: 22,000,  priced £1.99 (UK).
 * Target / W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd., estimated print run: 5,000, priced £2.50 (UK).

International Editions
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External Sources

 * The Target Book by David J Howe (Telos Publishing 2007)
 * a comprehensive guide to the Target novelisations by Tim Neal