Doctor Who and the Monster of Peladon (novelisation)

Novelisation

 * This novelisation is based on the original television serial DW: The Monster of Peladon, written by Brian Hayles and shown from 23 March 1974.
 * The cover and information on the right are for the original Target novel. It features the artwork of Steve Kyte. (See below for information on editions with different covers).

1980 edition
Fifty years after his first visit to Peladon, the Doctor returns to find that Queen Thalira has inherited a troubled kingdom from her father.

Membership of the Galactic Federation was expected to bring peace and prosperity to the planet, but the spirit of the sacred monster Aggedor is once more spreading terror and death.

The Doctor uncovers a treacherous plot to steal the mineral wealth of Peladon, and is again confronted by his old enemies – the Ice Warriors.

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

Re-issues:
 * 1992 Target Books / Virgin Publishing with a new cover by Alister Pearson priced £2.99 (UK)

Editions published outside Britain
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