Doctor Who and the Robots of Death (novelisation)

 was a novelisation based on the 1977 television serial The Robots of Death.

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.

Chapter Titles

 * 1) Sandminer
 * 2) Murder
 * 3) Corpse Marker
 * 4) Death Trap
 * 5) Captives
 * 6) Suspicion
 * 7) The Hunter
 * 8) Sabotage
 * 9) Pressure
 * 10) Robot Detective
 * 11) Killer Robot
 * 12) Robot Rebellion
 * 13) The Face of Taren Capel
 * 14) Brainstorm

Deviations from televised story

 * Dum, Voc and Super-Voc and their function on the Sandminer is expanded upon.
 * The background of the 20 Founding Families is expanded upon.
 * Uvanov has feelings for Zilda, adding 'we could be friends' to their conversation, and stroking her hair after she is found dead.

Writing and publishing notes
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British publication history
First publication:
 * Hardback
 * W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK


 * Paperback
 * Target

Editions published outside Britain
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