Doctor Who and the Robots of Death (novelisation)

Novelisation

 * This novelisation is based on the original television serial (DW): The Robots of Death, written by Chris Boucher and shown from 29 January 1977.
 * The cover and information on the right are for the original Target edition. It featured the artwork of John Geary. (See below for information on editions with different covers).

1979 edition
On a desert planet the giant sandminer crawls through the howling sandstorms, harvesting the valuable minerals in the sand.

Inside, the humans relax in luxury, while most of the work is done by the robots who serve them.

Then the Fourth Doctor and Leela arrive – and the mysterious deaths begin. First suspects, then hunted victims, Leela and the Doctor must find the hidden killer – or join the other victims of the Robots of Death.

Illustrations

 * None

Deviations from televised story
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Writing and publishing notes

 * This title was criticised by fans at the time having an increased price AND a lower page count than earlier titles.

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


 * Paperback
 * Target

Re-issues:

Editions published outside Britain
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