Doctor Who and the Hand of Fear (novelisation)

 was a novelisation based on the 1976 television serial The Hand of Fear.

Publisher's summary
The Tardis lands in England, and Sarah, the Fourth Doctor's companion, looks forward to going home.

A freak accident in a quarry leaves the unconscious Sarah clutching an enormous stone Hand.

The Hand is the only surviving remnant of Eldrad, an alien super-being expelled from his planet, Kastria – and it has the power to control the human mind. Using Sarah as its instrument, the Hand goes in search of the atomic energy it needs to regenerate Eldrad's body.

Eldrad is determined to return to Kastria and punish his enemies. The Doctor and Sarah are caught up in the terrifying conclusion of a drama of betrayal and revenge that began millions of years ago.

Chapter Titles

 * Prologue
 * 1) The Fossil
 * 2) The Ring of Power
 * 3) Power Source
 * 4) The Will of Eldrad
 * 5) Eldrad Must Live
 * 6) Countdown
 * 7) Blow-up
 * 8) Counterstrike
 * 9) The Return of Eldrad
 * 10) Return to Kastria
 * 11) The Caves of Kastria
 * 12) Eldrad Reborn
 * 13) Eldrad's Destiny
 * 14) Sarah's Farewell

Deviations from televised story

 * Abbott, the foreman, is given the first name of Tom.
 * Professor Watson is given the first name of Owen.
 * Technic Obarl is renamed Oban.

Writing and publishing notes

 * to be added

Additional cover images
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British publication history
First publication:
 * Hardback
 * W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK


 * Paperback
 * Target