Doctor Who and the Leisure Hive (novelisation)

Novelisation

 * This novelisation is based on the original television serial (DW):  The Leisure Hive  which was shown from 30th August 1980 and written by David Fisher
 * The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of Andrew Skilleter. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).

1982 edition
The Leisure Hive on the planet Argolis is an entertainment centre for galactic travellers. At the heart of the Hive is the Tachyon Recreation Generator, a machine with a most extraordinary performance capability and vital to the continued existence of the Argolin after their devastating war with the reptilian Foamasi … While visiting the Hive, the Doctor and Romana are sucked into a whirlpool of treachery and deceit, and are eventually arrested on suspicion of murder …

Illustrations

 * None

Deviations from televised story
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Writing and publishing notes

 * Cover page indicates this is a Star Book published by the paperback division of W.H. ALLEN & Co, Ltd

British publication history
To be added

First Publication:
 * Hardback
 * W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK


 * Paperback
 * Target

Re-issues:

Editions published outside Britain
To be added

External Sources

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