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* The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of [[David McAllister]]. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).   
* The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of [[David McAllister]]. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).   


==Publisher's Cover Blurb==
==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. <br>
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. <br>
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. <br>
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. <br>

Revision as of 19:23, 1 June 2010

Novelisation

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

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

  • None

Deviations from the Televised Story

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Author, 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"

Associated Images

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Publishing History (UK)

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First Publication:

  • Hardback
W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
  • Paperback
Target

Re-issues:

International Editions

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External Sources