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|doctor = Third Doctor  
|companions= [[Jo Grant|Jo]]
|companions= [[Jo Grant|Jo]]
|enemy= [[Sea Devil]]s, {{Delgado}}
|enemy = [[Sea Devil]]s, {{Delgado}}
|setting= [[Earth]], late [[20th century]]
|setting = [[Earth]], [[1979]]
|writer= [[Malcolm Hulke]]
|writer = Malcolm Hulke
|read by=[[Geoffrey Beevers]]
|read by = [[Geoffrey Beevers]]
|cover= [[Chris Achilleos]]
|cover = [[Chris Achilleos]]
|publisher= Target Books
|publisher = Target Books
|publisher2= W.H. Allen  
|publisher2 = W.H. Allen  
|release date= {{il|[[17 October (releases)|17 October]] [[1974 (releases)|1974]] (paperback)|[[June (releases)|June]] [[1981 (releases)|1981]] (hardcover)}}
|release date= 17 October 1974
|format= Hardcover and paperback editions; 13 Chapters, 139 Pages  
|format = Hardcover and paperback editions; 13 Chapters, 139 Pages
|isbn= ISBN 0-426-1138-X
|isbn = ISBN 0-426-10516-8
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a novelisation based on the 1972 television serial ''[[The Sea Devils (TV story)|The Sea Devils]]''.
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a novelisation based on the 1972 television serial ''[[The Sea Devils (TV story)|The Sea Devils]]''.


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=== 1981 Hardback edition ===
=== 1981 Hardback edition ===
When the Doctor and Jo visit the Master in the island prison to which he has been sentenced for life, they learn that a number of ships have mysteriously disappeared at sea.  
When the Doctor and Jo visit the Master in the island prison to which he has been sentenced for life, they learn that a number of ships have mysteriously disappeared at sea.


While investigating they are attacked by a Sea-Devil, one of a submarine species related to the Silurians.  
While investigating they are attacked by a Sea-Devil, one of a submarine species related to the Silurians.


The Doctor uncovers a plot to conquer the Earth and enslave the population. His attempts to prevent it's success are frustrated because the authorities refuse to believe that the Sea-Devils are not a figment of the Doctor's imagination or that the Master is not to be trusted...
The Doctor uncovers a plot to conquer the Earth and enslave the population. His attempts to prevent it's success are frustrated because the authorities refuse to believe that the Sea-Devils are not a figment of the Doctor's imagination or that the Master is not to be trusted...
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* The novelisation uses the term Sea-Devil (with a hyphen, as here), rather than [[Sea Devil]].
* The novelisation uses the term Sea-Devil (with a hyphen, as here), rather than [[Sea Devil]].
* We learn about media publicity surrounding [[the Master]]'s lengthy trial and the ethical debate as to whether to execute him and the ethical difficulty of putting an immortal being, a [[Time Lord]], in prison for life. During the trial, [[Third Doctor|the Doctor]] gave testimony urging punishment other than the death penalty.
* We learn about media publicity surrounding [[the Master]]'s lengthy trial and the ethical debate as to whether to execute him and the ethical difficulty of putting an immortal being, a [[Time Lord]], in prison for life. During the trial, [[Third Doctor|the Doctor]] gave testimony urging punishment other than the death penalty.
* The [[Third Doctor]] frequently tells [[Jo Grant|Jo]] that the [[Sea Devil]]s are related to the [[Silurian]]s and that they are "just like those cave monsters we met in [[Derbyshire]]" — obviously referring to both himself and [[Unified Intelligence Taskforce|UNIT]], as Jo never met the Silurians on-screen.
* The [[Third Doctor]] frequently tells [[Jo Grant|Jo]] that the [[Sea Devil]]s are related to the [[Silurian]]s and that they are "just like those cave monsters we met in [[Derbyshire]]" — obviously referring to both himself and [[UNIT]], as Jo never met the Silurians on-screen.
* On page 83, the Master tells the Doctor that he plans to use the Sea Devils, just like he used the [[Ogron]]s. As the book was published a year after ''[[Frontier in Space]]'' was transmitted, Malcolm Hulke included the reference. In ''Frontier'' and its novelisation ''[[Doctor Who and the Space War]]'', the Master tells the Doctor he thought he'd come and see him in prison like he came to see him when he was locked up in ''The'' ''Sea Devils''.
* On page 83, the Master tells the Doctor that he plans to use the Sea Devils, just like he used the [[Ogron]]s. As the book was published a year after ''[[Frontier in Space]]'' was transmitted, Malcolm Hulke included the reference. In ''Frontier in Space'' and its novelisation ''[[Doctor Who and the Space War]]'', the Master tells the Doctor he thought he'd come and see him in prison like he came to see him when he was locked up in ''The'' ''Sea Devils''.
* At the end of the book, the Master escapes in a [[helicopter]], rather than a [[hovercraft]] which he used in the televised version.
* At the end of the book, the Master escapes in a [[helicopter]], rather than a [[hovercraft]] which he used in the televised version.
* The Doctor and Jo find a spooky engraving suggesting the locals know about the Sea Devils.
* The Doctor and Jo find a spooky engraving suggesting the locals know about the Sea Devils.
* The Sea Devils live in a metal cave and only turn on the Master when the new Sea Devil leader needs to assert his dominance.
* The Sea Devils live in a metal cave and only turn on the Master when the new Sea Devil leader needs to assert his dominance.
* The Master tells the Doctor off for murdering the Sea Devils and then claiming the moral highground.
* The Master tells the Doctor off for murdering the Sea Devils and then claiming the moral high ground.
* Several characters are given first names: Thomas Robbins, Robert Walker, Robin Ridgeway and Tony Mitchell.
* Several characters are given first names: Thomas Robbins, Robert Walker, Robin Ridgeway and Tony Mitchell.
* Several of the ''[[SS Pevensey Castle]]''<nowiki/>'s crew are given names or nicknames: the radio operator is nicknamed Sharps, the First Officer is named Mason, and several other crew members are nicknamed: the Jamaican, the Scouse and Jock.
* The ''[[SS Pevensey Castle]]''<nowiki/>'s First Officer is named Mason, and several other crew members are nicknamed: the Jamaican, the Scouse, and Jock.
* The Master cites the extinctions of the [[dodo]], [[passenger pigeon]], [[bluebuck]], [[great auk]], and various [[Australia|Australian]] [[marsupial]]s as evidence while trying to convince the Sea Devils that humanity must be destroyed.
* During the escape of the submarine crew from the Sea Devil base, Ridgeway expressed a little regret at having to shoot a Sea Devil in the back, considering it to be not 'very gentlemanly'.
* At the end, [[Robert Walker]] congratulates the Doctor for destroying the Sea Devils, to which the Doctor frankly states he does not want the [[Parliamentary Secretary|Parliamentary Secretary's]] thanks. When the Master then escapes, an outraged Walker vows to capture the escaped [[Time Lord]] at all costs.


== Continuity ==
== Continuity ==
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== Writing and publishing notes ==
== Writing and publishing notes ==
* [[Jo Grant]] appears on the cover of the first Target edition, making her the first undisputed [[companion]] to appear on the cover of a Target novelisation ([[The Brigadier]] appeared on the cover of ''[[Doctor Who and the Auton Invasion]]'', however his status as a companion is disputed by some).
* [[Jo Grant]] appears on the cover of the first Target edition, making her the first undisputed [[companion]] to appear on the cover of a Target novelisation. ([[The Brigadier]] appeared on the cover of ''[[Doctor Who and the Auton Invasion (novelisation)|Doctor Who and the Auton Invasion]]'', however his status as a companion is disputed by some).
* This novelisation was later released as part of ''[[The Master Collection]]''.
* This novelisation was later released as part of ''[[The Master Collection]]''.


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== Editions published outside Britain ==
== Editions published outside Britain ==
* Published in Portugal by Editorial Presença in 1983 as a paperback edition, translated by Conceicao Fardim and Lucio Nogueira and published as ''Doutor Who E Os Demônios Marinhos'', it was one of ten Portuguese novelisations.
* Published in Portugal by Editorial Presença in 1983 as a paperback edition, translated by Conceição Fardim and Lucio Nogueira and published as ''Doutor Who E Os Demónios Marinhos'', it was one of ten Portuguese novelisations.
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File:PortugueseSea-Devils.jpg|Portuguese Edition.<br />Cover by Rui Ligeiro
File:PortugueseSea-Devils.jpg|Portuguese Edition.<br />Cover by Rui Ligeiro
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==  Audiobook ==
== Audiobook ==
This Target Book was released on [[7 June (releases)|7 June]] [[2012 (releases)|2012]] complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Geoffrey Beevers]].
This Target Book was released as an audiobook on [[7 June (releases)|7 June]] [[2012 (releases)|2012]] complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Geoffrey Beevers]].


The cover blurb and thumbnail illustrations were retained in the accompanying booklet with sleevenotes by [[David J. Howe]]. Music and sound effects by [[Simon Power]].
The cover blurb and thumbnail illustrations were retained in the accompanying booklet with sleeve notes by [[David J. Howe]]. Music and sound effects by [[Simon Power]].


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Doctor Who and the Sea-Devils was a novelisation based on the 1972 television serial The Sea Devils.

Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

1974 Target Books edition[[edit] | [edit source]]

Whilst visiting the MASTER, who has been exiled to a luxurious castle prison on a small island, DOCTOR WHO and Jo Grant learn that a number of ships have vanished in the area. Whilst investigating these mysterious disappearances, Jo and the Doctor are attacked by a SEA-DEVIL, one of a submarine colony distantly related to the Silurians. Soon they discover that the SEA-DEVILS plan to conquer the Earth and enslave humanity, aided and abetted by the MASTER. What can DOCTOR WHO do to stop them?

1981 Hardback edition[[edit] | [edit source]]

When the Doctor and Jo visit the Master in the island prison to which he has been sentenced for life, they learn that a number of ships have mysteriously disappeared at sea.

While investigating they are attacked by a Sea-Devil, one of a submarine species related to the Silurians.

The Doctor uncovers a plot to conquer the Earth and enslave the population. His attempts to prevent it's success are frustrated because the authorities refuse to believe that the Sea-Devils are not a figment of the Doctor's imagination or that the Master is not to be trusted...

Chapter titles[[edit] | [edit source]]

  1. 'Abandon Ship!'
  2. Visitors for the Master
  3. The Vanished Ships
  4. Stranded!
  5. Air-Sea Rescue
  6. 'This Man Came to Kill Me!'
  7. Captain Hart Becomes Suspicious
  8. The Submarine
  9. Visitors for Governor Trenchard
  10. The Diving Bell
  11. 'Depth Charges Away!'
  12. Attack in Force
  13. Escape

Deviations from televised story[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • The novelisation uses the term Sea-Devil (with a hyphen, as here), rather than Sea Devil.
  • We learn about media publicity surrounding the Master's lengthy trial and the ethical debate as to whether to execute him and the ethical difficulty of putting an immortal being, a Time Lord, in prison for life. During the trial, the Doctor gave testimony urging punishment other than the death penalty.
  • The Third Doctor frequently tells Jo that the Sea Devils are related to the Silurians and that they are "just like those cave monsters we met in Derbyshire" — obviously referring to both himself and UNIT, as Jo never met the Silurians on-screen.
  • On page 83, the Master tells the Doctor that he plans to use the Sea Devils, just like he used the Ogrons. As the book was published a year after Frontier in Space was transmitted, Malcolm Hulke included the reference. In Frontier in Space and its novelisation Doctor Who and the Space War, the Master tells the Doctor he thought he'd come and see him in prison like he came to see him when he was locked up in The Sea Devils.
  • At the end of the book, the Master escapes in a helicopter, rather than a hovercraft which he used in the televised version.
  • The Doctor and Jo find a spooky engraving suggesting the locals know about the Sea Devils.
  • The Sea Devils live in a metal cave and only turn on the Master when the new Sea Devil leader needs to assert his dominance.
  • The Master tells the Doctor off for murdering the Sea Devils and then claiming the moral high ground.
  • Several characters are given first names: Thomas Robbins, Robert Walker, Robin Ridgeway and Tony Mitchell.
  • The SS Pevensey Castle's First Officer is named Mason, and several other crew members are nicknamed: the Jamaican, the Scouse, and Jock.
  • The Master cites the extinctions of the dodo, passenger pigeon, bluebuck, great auk, and various Australian marsupials as evidence while trying to convince the Sea Devils that humanity must be destroyed.
  • During the escape of the submarine crew from the Sea Devil base, Ridgeway expressed a little regret at having to shoot a Sea Devil in the back, considering it to be not 'very gentlemanly'.
  • At the end, Robert Walker congratulates the Doctor for destroying the Sea Devils, to which the Doctor frankly states he does not want the Parliamentary Secretary's thanks. When the Master then escapes, an outraged Walker vows to capture the escaped Time Lord at all costs.

Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • The Master compares his use of the Sea Devils to how he used the Ogrons, despite that story coming later. (TV: Frontier in Space)

Writing and publishing notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

Additional cover images[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • 1979 edition. Cover by John Geary

    1979 edition.
    Cover by John Geary

  • 1981 Hardback edition

    1981 Hardback edition

British publication history[[edit] | [edit source]]

First publication:

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

Re-issues:

60p (UK)
1979 Target Books with a new cover by John Geary priced 60p (UK)

Editions published outside Britain[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Published in Portugal by Editorial Presença in 1983 as a paperback edition, translated by Conceição Fardim and Lucio Nogueira and published as Doutor Who E Os Demónios Marinhos, it was one of ten Portuguese novelisations.
  • Portuguese Edition. Cover by Rui Ligeiro

    Portuguese Edition.
    Cover by Rui Ligeiro

Audiobook[[edit] | [edit source]]

This Target Book was released as an audiobook on 7 June 2012 complete and unabridged by BBC Audio and read by Geoffrey Beevers.

The cover blurb and thumbnail illustrations were retained in the accompanying booklet with sleeve notes by David J. Howe. Music and sound effects by Simon Power.

  • Audiobook cover

    Audiobook cover

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