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+ | |image = Stones of Blood novel.jpg |
| + | |series3=[[List of Doctor Who television stories|TV series order]] |
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| − | |number= 59 (given to later editions) |
+ | |number = 59 (given to later editions) |
| − | |doctor=Fourth Doctor |
+ | |doctor = Fourth Doctor |
| − | |companions=[[Romana I|Romana]], [[K9 Mark II |
+ | |companions=[[Romana I|Romana]], [[K9 Mark II]] |
| − | |enemy= [[Cessair]] |
+ | |enemy = [[Cessair]], [[Ogri]], [[Megara]] |
| − | |setting= [[Hyperspace]] |
+ | |setting= {{il|[[Hyperspace]]|[[Boscombe Bay]], [[1978]]}} |
| − | |writer= |
+ | |writer = Terrance Dicks |
| − | |publisher= Target Books |
+ | |publisher = Target Books |
| − | |publisher2= W.H. Allen |
+ | |publisher2 = W.H. Allen |
| − | |release date= |
+ | |release date= 20 March 1980 |
| − | |novelisation of=The Stones of Blood (TV story) |
+ | |novelisation of = The Stones of Blood (TV story) |
| − | |cover= [[Andrew Skilleter]] |
+ | |cover = [[Andrew Skilleter]] |
| − | |format= Hardcover and paperback editions; 12 Chapters, 124 Pages |
+ | |format = Hardcover and paperback editions; 12 Chapters, 124 Pages |
| − | |isbn= ISBN 0-426-20099-3 |
+ | |isbn = ISBN 0-426-20099-3 |
| + | |prev3 = The Pirate Planet (novelisation) |
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+ | |next3 = Doctor Who and the Androids of Tara (novelisation) |
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| + | |next = Doctor Who and the Androids of Tara (novelisation) |
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| + | |series2 = [[Target novelisation]] numbering |
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| + | |prev2 = Doctor Who and the State of Decay (novelisation) |
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+ | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' is a novelisation based on the 1978 television serial ''[[The Stones of Blood (TV story)|The Stones of Blood]]''. |
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== Publisher's summary == |
== Publisher's summary == |
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| − | Chanting hooded figures gather inside a ring of ancient stones, using rituals of blood sacrifice to awaken the sleeping evil of the [[Ogri]]. |
+ | Chanting hooded figures gather inside a ring of [[Nine Travellers|ancient stones]], using rituals of [[blood]] sacrifice to awaken the sleeping evil of the [[Ogri]]. |
| − | [[Fourth Doctor|The Doctor]] and [[Romana I|Romana]] go from the countryside of present day [[England]] to a deep-space cruiser trapped in hyperspace in their attempt to track down an alien criminal, and unravel the mystery of the Stones of Blood. |
+ | [[Fourth Doctor|The Doctor]] and [[Romana I|Romana]] go from the countryside of present day [[England]] to a deep-space cruiser trapped in [[hyperspace]] in their attempt to track down an [[Cessair of Diplos|alien criminal]], and unravel the mystery of the Stones of Blood. |
| − | Luckily they have the help of the faithful [[K9]] |
+ | Luckily they have the help of the faithful [[K9]] ... |
| − | + | '[[Terrance Dicks]] is a skilful professional storyteller .... He has deftly recaptured the programme's popular blend of hectic menace and humorous self-mockery' BRITISH BOOK NEWS |
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| − | == Chapter |
+ | == Chapter titles == |
# The Awakening of the Ogri |
# The Awakening of the Ogri |
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# The Circle of Power |
# The Circle of Power |
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== Deviations from televised story == |
== Deviations from televised story == |
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| + | * The Doctor keeps the [[Key to Time]] in a safe in the [[TARDIS]] control room opened by his palm print, rather than in a side room. |
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| − | ''To be added'' |
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| + | * [[Amelia Rumford|Rumford]] believes the Doctor is a scientist named Cornish Fougous, the result of Terrance Dicks mishearing the on-screen dialogue where she believes he wrote a paper on Cornish fougous. |
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| + | * [[Martha (The Stones of Blood)|Martha]] is given a backstory as a local schoolteacher who joined the Druids because of her friendship with [[De Vries]]. She suggests they escape to Plymouth. |
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| + | * The campers are given a backstory about being newly married and too hard-up to afford a proper holiday. It is also mentioned that they aren't experienced campers and this is their first night sleeping in a tent. |
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| + | * There is no mention of Vivien Fay having silver skin in hyperspace. |
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| + | * The [[Nine Travellers]] contains nine stones, at least until three turn out to be Ogri. |
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| + | * Rumford agreeing with the Doctor's assessment of [[Albert Einstein|Einstein]] is omitted. |
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| + | * The Doctor ruminates on his acquaintances with [[Julius Caesar]] and Tacitus. |
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| + | * The [[Megara]] are described as glowing spheres about the size of footballs. The Doctor dubs them [[Megara One]] and [[Megara Two]]. |
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| + | * Romana attaches the third segment to the rest of the Key at the climax. |
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== Writing and publishing notes == |
== Writing and publishing notes == |
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| + | * A [[The Stones of Blood (audio story)|different version of this story]], written by [[David Fisher (writer)|David Fisher]], was released as an audiobook on [[5 May (releases)|5 May]] [[2011 (releases)|2011]] by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Susan Engel]] with K9's voice by [[John Leeson]]. |
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| − | * ''To be added'' |
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== Additional cover images == |
== Additional cover images == |
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| + | File:HardbackStonesOfBlood.jpg|1980 Hardback edition |
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| − | file:Bbcaudio123.jpg|CD cover |
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</gallery> |
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== British publication history == |
== British publication history == |
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First publication: |
First publication: |
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| − | * Hardback |
+ | * Hardback |
| − | : W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. |
+ | : W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK |
* Paperback |
* Paperback |
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: Target |
: Target |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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+ | * [http://www.personal.leeds.ac.uk/~ecl6nb/OnTarget/general/main.htm ''On Target'' a comprehensive guide to the Target novelisations by Tim Neal] |
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+ | [[Category:Fourth Doctor novelisations]] |
[[Category:Target novelisations]] |
[[Category:Target novelisations]] |
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[[Category:1980 novels]] |
[[Category:1980 novels]] |
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| + | [[Category:K9 novels]] |
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| + | [[Category:Romana I novels]] |
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| + | [[Category:Stories set in 1978]] |
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Latest revision as of 20:09, 6 February 2024
Doctor Who and the Stones of Blood is a novelisation based on the 1978 television serial The Stones of Blood.
Publisher's summary[]
Chanting hooded figures gather inside a ring of ancient stones, using rituals of blood sacrifice to awaken the sleeping evil of the Ogri.
The Doctor and Romana go from the countryside of present day England to a deep-space cruiser trapped in hyperspace in their attempt to track down an alien criminal, and unravel the mystery of the Stones of Blood.
Luckily they have the help of the faithful K9 ...
'Terrance Dicks is a skilful professional storyteller .... He has deftly recaptured the programme's popular blend of hectic menace and humorous self-mockery' BRITISH BOOK NEWS
Chapter titles[]
- The Awakening of the Ogri
- The Circle of Power
- De Vries
- The Sacrifice
- The Ogri Attack
- The Cailleach
- The Vanished
- The Prison Ship
- The Victims
- The Trial
- Surprise Witness
- Verdict
Deviations from televised story[]
- The Doctor keeps the Key to Time in a safe in the TARDIS control room opened by his palm print, rather than in a side room.
- Rumford believes the Doctor is a scientist named Cornish Fougous, the result of Terrance Dicks mishearing the on-screen dialogue where she believes he wrote a paper on Cornish fougous.
- Martha is given a backstory as a local schoolteacher who joined the Druids because of her friendship with De Vries. She suggests they escape to Plymouth.
- The campers are given a backstory about being newly married and too hard-up to afford a proper holiday. It is also mentioned that they aren't experienced campers and this is their first night sleeping in a tent.
- There is no mention of Vivien Fay having silver skin in hyperspace.
- The Nine Travellers contains nine stones, at least until three turn out to be Ogri.
- Rumford agreeing with the Doctor's assessment of Einstein is omitted.
- The Doctor ruminates on his acquaintances with Julius Caesar and Tacitus.
- The Megara are described as glowing spheres about the size of footballs. The Doctor dubs them Megara One and Megara Two.
- Romana attaches the third segment to the rest of the Key at the climax.
Writing and publishing notes[]
- A different version of this story, written by David Fisher, was released as an audiobook on 5 May 2011 by BBC Audio and read by Susan Engel with K9's voice by John Leeson.
Additional cover images[]
1980 Hardback edition
British publication history[]
First publication:
- Hardback
- W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
