The King's Demons (novelisation)

Novelisation

 * This novelisation is based on the original television serial (TV): The King's Demons, written by Terence Dudley and shown from 15 March 1983.
 * The cover and information on the right are for the original Target edition. It features artwork by David McAllister. (See below for information on editions with different covers).
 * At 153 pages, this adaptation of a two-episode story is ten pages longer than the novelisation of The War Games, which adapted a ten-episode story.

Publisher's summary
It is 4 March, 1215, and the TARDIS materialises in England during a jousting match held in the presence of King John.

But it soon becomes apparent to the Fifth Doctor that something is very seriously wrong. Why does John express no fear or surprise at the time-travellers' sudden appearance, and indeed welcomes them as the King's Demons? And what is the true identity of, the King's Champion? Very soon the Doctor finds himself involved in a fiendish plot to alter the course of world history by one of his oldest and deadliest enemies.

Deviations from televised story

 * In the televised story, Sir Geoffory is killed by the assassin employed by the Master dying back in the castle. In the novelisation, Sir Geoffory is mortally wounded and his injuries are treated to by the Doctor, allowing him to part company with Ranulf and Isabella on good terms.
 * The Doctor expresses his admiration for the Master several times in the novelisation.

Writing and publishing notes

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


 * Paperback
 * Target

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Editions published outside Britain
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