Doctor Who and the Hand of Fear
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| Doctor Who and the Hand of Fear | |
| Series: | Doctor Who- Target Novelisation |
| Release Number: | 30 (given to later editions) |
| Doctor: | Fourth Doctor |
| Companions: | Sarah Jane Smith |
| Enemy: | Eldrad |
| Setting: | Earth, 1980’s Kastria |
| Author: | Terrance Dicks |
| Publisher: | Target Books, W.H. Allen & Co |
| Publication: | January 1979 |
| Format: | Hardcover and paperback editions, --- Pages |
| ISBN: | ISBN 0-426-20033-0 |
| Previous Story: | Doctor Who and the Masque of Mandragora |
| Following Story: | Doctor Who and the Deadly Assassin |
Contents |
[edit] Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on the original television serial The Hand of Fear which was shown from 2nd October 1976 and written by Bob Baker and Dave Martin.
- The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of Roy Knipe. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).
[edit] Publisher's Cover Blurb
The Tardis lands in England, and Sarah, the Doctor’s companion, looks forward to going home.
A freak accident in a quarry leaves the unconscious Sarah clutching an enormous stone Hand.
The Hand is the only surviving remnant of Eldrad, an alien super-being expelled from his planet, Kastria – and it has the power to control the human mind. Using Sarah as its instrument, the Hand goes in search of the atomic energy it needs to regenerate Eldrad’s body.
Eldrad is determined to return to Kastria and punish his enemies. The Doctor and Sarah are caught up in the terrifying conclusion of a drama of betrayal and revenge that began millions of years ago.
[edit] Illustrations
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[edit] Deviations from the Televised Story
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[edit] Author, Writing and Publishing Notes
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[edit] Associated Images
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[edit] Publishing History (UK)
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First Publication:
- Hardback
- W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Re-issues:
[edit] International Editions
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