Timelash (novelisation)

Novelisation

 * This novelisation is based on the original television serial (DW):  Timelash  which was written by Glen McCoy and shown from 9th March 1985.
 * The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel. It featured the artwork of David McAllister. (See below for information on other editions published with different covers).

Publisher's summary
The inhabitants of the planet Karfel are suffering under the tyrannical rule of their leader, the Borad, who has brought his world to the brink of interplanetary war. Those who dare to oppose the will of the Borad are mercilessly sacrificed to the Timelash, a fate considered by many to be worse than death. When the Doctor arrives on Karfel he soon discovers the Borad’s horrifying plan, a plan which will directly affect his young American assistant, Peri…

Illustrations

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Deviations from televised story
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Writing and publishing notes

 * Television writer Glen McCoy made the initial suggestion to then-editor Nigel Robinson to novelise his own screenplay.
 * Dedicated "To my sister, Kathy"

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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