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|image          = Shining Darkness.jpg
|image          = Shining Darkness.jpg
|name          = Shining Darkness
|series        = [[BBC New Series Adventures#Tenth Doctor|BBC New Series Adventures]]
|series        = [[BBC New Series Adventures#Tenth Doctor|BBC New Series Adventures]]
|number        = 27
|number        = 27
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|companions    = [[Donna Noble|Donna]]
|companions    = [[Donna Noble|Donna]]
|enemy          = [[Cult of Shining Darkness]]
|enemy          = [[Cult of Shining Darkness]]
|setting           = [[Uhlala]], [[Andromeda (galaxy)|Andromeda Galaxy]]
|setting       = [[Uhlala]], [[Andromeda (galaxy)|Andromeda Galaxy]]
|writer        = [[Mark Michalowski]]
|writer        = Mark Michalowski
|publisher      = BBC Books
|publisher      = BBC Books
|release date  = [[4 September (releases)|4 September]] [[2008 (releases)|2008]]
|read by        = [[Debbie Chazen]]
|release date  = 4 September 2008
|format        = Hardcover, 249 Pages
|format        = Hardcover, 249 Pages
|isbn          = ISBN 978-1-84607-557-5
|isbn          = ISBN 978-1-84607-557-5
|prev          = The Doctor Trap (novel)  
|prev          = The Doctor Trap (novel)
|next          = The Story of Martha (novel)  
|next          = The Story of Martha (anthology)
|read by = [[Debbie Chazen]]}}
|cover = [[Lee Binding]]
'''''Shining Darkness''''' was the twenty-first [[BBC New Series Adventures|Tenth Doctor novel]] released.
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'''''Shining Darkness''''' was the twenty-seventh novel in the [[BBC New Series Adventures]] series. It was written by [[Mark Michalowski]] and featured the [[Tenth Doctor]] and [[Donna Noble]].


== Publisher's summary ==
== Publisher's summary ==
For [[Donna Noble]], the [[Andromeda Galaxy|Andromeda galaxy]] is a long, long way from home. But, even two and a half million light years from [[Earth]], some things never change . . .
For [[Donna Noble]], the [[Andromeda Galaxy|Andromeda galaxy]] is a long, long way from home. But, even two and a half million light years from [[Earth]], some things never change...
A visit to an art gallery turns into a race across space to uncover the secret behind a shadowy organisation. From the [[desert]] world of [[Karris]] to the interplanetary scrapyard of [[Junk]], [[Tenth Doctor|the Doctor]] and Donna discover that appearances can be deceptive, that enemies are lurking around every corner - and that the centuries-long peace between humans and machines may be about to come to an end. Because waiting in the wings to bring chaos to the galaxy is the [[Cult of Shining Darkness]].
 
A visit to an art gallery turns into a race across space to uncover the secret behind a shadowy organisation. From the [[desert]] world of [[Karris]] to the interplanetary scrapyard of [[Junk]], [[Tenth Doctor|the Doctor]] and Donna discover that appearances can be deceptive, that enemies are lurking around every corner - and that the centuries-long peace between humans and machines may be about to come to an end. Because waiting in the wings to bring chaos to the galaxy is the [[Cult of Shining Darkness]].


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
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* [[Tenth Doctor]]
* [[Tenth Doctor]]
* [[Donna Noble]]
* [[Donna Noble]]
* [[77141 (Shining Darkness)|77141]]


==== Jaftee ====
==== Jaftee ====
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* Li'an
* Li'an


== References ==
== Worldbuilding ==
* The Doctor mentions the periodical ''[[Delia's How To Boil Water]]''.
* The Doctor mentions the periodical ''[[Delia's How To Boil Water]]''.
* The Doctor asks Mother if she can send the Mechanicals to their room, claiming "that sometimes works". This is a reference to [[TV]]: ''[[The Empty Child]]''/''[[The Doctor Dances]]''.
 
=== Locations ===
=== Locations ===
* [[Uhlala]], [[Karris]], [[Pasquite]], [[Junk]] and [[Sentilli]] are in the [[Andromeda (galaxy)|Andromeda Galaxy]].
* [[Uhlala]], [[Karris]], [[Pasquite]], [[Junk]] and [[Sentilli]] are in the [[Andromeda (galaxy)|Andromeda Galaxy]].
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* Boonie is from [[Dallendaf]].
* Boonie is from [[Dallendaf]].
* Li'an is from [[Poopop]].
* Li'an is from [[Poopop]].
=== Food and Beverages ===
* The Doctor has a [[peanut]] in his pocket, which he gives to Cherumpanch. He also carries a peanut.
* Donna eats something that resembles a [[fish pie]] but tastes like a [[cheese sandwich]] on board the ''Dark Star''.
=== Technology ===
* Lipanov scale is a quantitative measure on machine sentience. A rating of 40 or above is considered 'sentient'. 
* Meeta-Corin humaniform servitors, model DF181B have a Lipanov rating of 23


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* The machine on the front cover resembles both a [[Pyrovile]] and a [[Cyberman]]. It is named Mother.
* The machine on the front cover resembles both a [[Pyrovile]] and a [[Cyberman]]. It is named Mother.
* ''Shining Darkness'' has several references to [[Planet 1]]. This means it is set after ''[[The Doctor Trap]]''.
* ''Shining Darkness'' has several references to [[Planet 1]], thus setting it after ''[[The Doctor Trap (novel)|The Doctor Trap]]''.
* A paperback version of ''Shining Darkness'' was released in a book collection, along with [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Many Hands]]'' and [[PROSE]]: ''[[Prisoner of the Daleks]]''.
* A paperback version of ''Shining Darkness'' was released in a book collection, along with ''[[The Many Hands (novel)|The Many Hands]]'' and ''[[Prisoner of the Daleks (novel)|Prisoner of the Daleks]]''.
* There is an error on Page 40. There are no quotation marks where Mesanth says 'You must be Donna, I'm Mesanth'
* There is an error on Page 40. There are no quotation marks where Mesanth says "You must be Donna, I'm Mesanth."
* This story was also released as an ebook available from the Amazon Kindle store.
* This story was also released as an ebook available from the Amazon Kindle store.
[[File:Bbcnewaudio24.jpg|thumb|right|The Audiobook cover.]]
* An abridged reading of the story was released as an audiobook on 2x CD read by [[Debbie Chazen]].


== Continuity ==
== Continuity ==
* The Doctor mentions Barbara the vending robot from [[PROSE]]: ''[[Sick Building]]''.
* The Doctor mentions Barbara the vending robot from [[PROSE]]: ''[[Sick Building (novel)|Sick Building]]''.
* [[Huon particles]] are mentioned. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Runaway Bride]]'')
* [[Huon]] particles are mentioned. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Runaway Bride (TV story)|The Runaway Bride]]'')
* Donna recalls [[Pompeii]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Fires of Pompeii]]'') and the [[Ood-Sphere]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of the Ood]]'')
* Donna recalls [[Pompeii]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Fires of Pompeii (TV story)|The Fires of Pompeii]]'') and the [[Ood-Sphere]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of the Ood (TV story)|Planet of the Ood]]'')
* Donna recalls her experiences with robots: the [[robot Santa]]s ([[TV]]: ''[[The Runaway Bride]]'') and the robots on [[Planet 1]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Doctor Trap]]'')
* Donna recalls her experiences with robots: the [[robot Santa]]s ([[TV]]: ''[[The Runaway Bride (TV story)|The Runaway Bride]]'') and the robots on [[Planet 1]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Doctor Trap (novel)|The Doctor Trap]]'')
 
== Editions published outside Britain ==
* Published in China by New Star Press in 2016 as a paperback edition.
 
== Audiobook ==
* This novel was released as an audiobook on [[12 March (releases)|12 March]] [[2009 (releases)|2009]] by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Debbie Chazen]].
 
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{dwrefguide|whobb926.htm|Shining Darkness}}  
* {{penguin|1080669/doctor-who--shining-darkness/}}
* [http://www.whoniverse.net/discontinuity/ns27 The Discontinuity Guide to: '''''Shining Darkness'''''] at [http://www.whoniverse.net/ The Whoniverse] 
{{dwrefguide|whobb926.htm|Shining Darkness}}
* {{whoniverse|ns27|Shining Darkness}}
* [http://mysite.science.uottawa.ca/rsmith43/cloister/shiningdarkness.htm The Cloister Library: '''Shining Darkness''']
* [http://mysite.science.uottawa.ca/rsmith43/cloister/shiningdarkness.htm The Cloister Library: '''Shining Darkness''']
== Audio release ==
* An abridged reading of the story was released as an audiobook on 2x CD read by [[Debbie Chazen]].


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Shining Darkness was the twenty-seventh novel in the BBC New Series Adventures series. It was written by Mark Michalowski and featured the Tenth Doctor and Donna Noble.

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

For Donna Noble, the Andromeda galaxy is a long, long way from home. But, even two and a half million light years from Earth, some things never change...

A visit to an art gallery turns into a race across space to uncover the secret behind a shadowy organisation. From the desert world of Karris to the interplanetary scrapyard of Junk, the Doctor and Donna discover that appearances can be deceptive, that enemies are lurking around every corner - and that the centuries-long peace between humans and machines may be about to come to an end. Because waiting in the wings to bring chaos to the galaxy is the Cult of Shining Darkness.

Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]

Jaftee[[edit] | [edit source]]

Crew of the Sword of Justice[[edit] | [edit source]]

Members of the Cult of Shining Darkness[[edit] | [edit source]]

Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]

Locations[[edit] | [edit source]]

Food and Beverages[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • The Doctor has a peanut in his pocket, which he gives to Cherumpanch. He also carries a peanut.
  • Donna eats something that resembles a fish pie but tastes like a cheese sandwich on board the Dark Star.

Technology[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Lipanov scale is a quantitative measure on machine sentience. A rating of 40 or above is considered 'sentient'.
  • Meeta-Corin humaniform servitors, model DF181B have a Lipanov rating of 23

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • The machine on the front cover resembles both a Pyrovile and a Cyberman. It is named Mother.
  • Shining Darkness has several references to Planet 1, thus setting it after The Doctor Trap.
  • A paperback version of Shining Darkness was released in a book collection, along with The Many Hands and Prisoner of the Daleks.
  • There is an error on Page 40. There are no quotation marks where Mesanth says "You must be Donna, I'm Mesanth."
  • This story was also released as an ebook available from the Amazon Kindle store.
  • An abridged reading of the story was released as an audiobook on 2x CD read by Debbie Chazen.

Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]

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

  • Published in China by New Star Press in 2016 as a paperback edition.

Audiobook[[edit] | [edit source]]

External links[[edit] | [edit source]]