Doctor Who and the Monster of Peladon (novelisation)

Novelisation

 * This novelisation is based on the original television serial DW: The Monster of Peladon which was shown from 23rd March 1974 and written by Brian Hayles
 * The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of Steve Kyte. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).

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.

Illustrations

 * None

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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External Sources

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