This novelisation was based on the original television serial TV: Four to Doomsday, written by Terence Dudley. The first of its four parts was first broadcast on 18 January 1982. The cover for the original Target edition featured a photographic cover.
Publisher's summary
1983 edition
When the TARDIS happens to materialise on an alien space craft, the commander of the ship, the reptilian Monarch, invites the Doctor and his companions to continue their journey to Earth in his company.
Monarch’s hospitality even extends to a generous offer to liberate the time-travellers from the shortcomings of their bodies and replicate them as androids-so much more practical.
Although Adric finds this proposal extremely attractive, the Doctor has good reason to be suspicious of Monarch's motives...
Deviations from televised story
- Monarch is killed by Adric rather than the Doctor at the story's conclusion.
Writing and publishing notes
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Additional cover images
British publication history
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First Publication:
- Hardback
- W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Re-issues:
Editions published outside Britain
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