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Doctor Who: The Stones of Blood (Target Collection)

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In Doctor Who: The Stones of Blood (Target Collection) by David Fisher, the Doctor and Romana arrive on Earth to continue their quest for the Key to Time. They soon encounter a Druidic cult and mysterious stones that seem to possess a life of their own. As the Doctor unravels the ancient secrets of the stones, he faces a dangerous threat that could disrupt the fabric of time itself.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of classic Doctor Who adventures full of mystery and suspense. It features a thrilling plot involving ancient stones and Celtic mythology woven into a sci-fi narrative, perfect for those who love a blend of history and futuristic storytelling.

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Doctor Who: The Stones of Blood (Target Collection)

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42 years on from the original novelisation, author David Fisher lovingly adapts his acclaimed Tom Baker-era adventure into a glorious new Target Book.

"We won't find Dracula hanging around the Manor. But we may find something equally disturbing..."

The Doctor is delighted when his quest for the Key to Time leads him to his favourite planet, Earth. But his friends are less enchanted β€” Romana is nearly lured to her death by a sinister apparition, and K9 is all but destroyed by a belligerent boulder with the power to move β€” and a thirst for blood.

An ancient stone circle becomes a battleground as the Doctor must outwit the deadliest alien criminal this side of hyperspace β€” and her bloodthirsty silicon servants...

Series: Doctor Who Target Novels – Classic Era

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Doctor Who: The Stones of Blood is viewed by reviewers as more than mere merchandise, acting as a connective force across time and space. The novel is praised for its contribution to the world of Doctor Who and its significance in readers' formative experiences. Critics appreciate the Target collection for preserving the essence of Doctor Who stories, seeing them as integral parts of sci-fi history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785947940

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: BBC Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 114g

Pages: 208

About the Author

David Fisher was approached by script editor Anthony Read to write for Doctor Who and the result was the 100th story, The Stones of Blood, transmitted in 1978. Fisher first met Read when the latter was setting up a series called The Troubleshooters in 1965. Fisher went on to write for Orlando (1967), Dixon of Dock Green (1969), Sutherland's Law (1973) and General Hospital (1977). As well as The Stones of Blood, Fisher also contributed The Androids of Tara, The Creature from the Pit and The Leisure Hive to Doctor Who. The first two stories were novelised by Terrance Dicks, but Fisher decided to pen the latter two himself for the Target range.

Following his work on Doctor Who, Fisher wrote for Hammer House of Horror (1980), Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense (1984) and collaborated with Read on a number of historical books with subjects including World War Two espionage, the Nazi persecution of Jews and the Nazi/Soviet pact of the early 1940s.

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