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{{Infobox Story | |image = Mean Streets.jpg | ||
|series = [[Virgin New Adventures]] | |||
|image= Mean Streets.jpg | |range = Virgin New Adventures | ||
|series= [[Virgin | |number in range = 69 | ||
|number= | |number = 69 | ||
|main character= [[Bernice Summerfield]] | |main character = [[Bernice Summerfield]] | ||
|featuring= [[Chris Cwej]] | |featuring = [[Chris Cwej|Chris]], [[Garshak]], | ||
|enemy= | |enemy = [[Vashtar]] | ||
|setting= | |setting = [[Dellah]] and [[Megacity (Shakedown)|Megacity]], [[2594]] | ||
|writer= [[ | |writer = Terrance Dicks | ||
|publisher= Virgin Books | |cover = [[Fred Gambino]] | ||
|release date= | |publisher = Virgin Books | ||
|format= Paperback Book; 22 Chapters, 248 Pages | |release date = 1 December 1997 | ||
|isbn= ISBN 0-426-20519-7 | |format = Paperback Book; 22 Chapters, 248 Pages | ||
|prev= Ghost Devices (novel) | |isbn = ISBN 0-426-20519-7 | ||
|next= | |prev = Ghost Devices (novel) | ||
'''''Mean Streets''''' is the | |next = Tempest (novel) | ||
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'''''Mean Streets''''' is the sixty-ninth [[Virgin New Adventures]] novel. It featured [[Bernice Summerfield]] and [[Chris Cwej]] returning to the planet [[Megerra]], which was first introduced in author [[Terrance Dicks]]' novel ''[[Shakedown (novelisation)|Shakedown]]''. | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
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[[The Project]]: a [[criminal]] scheme so grand in scale that it casts a shadow across a hundred worlds. So secret that none but an elusive inner circle know its nature or its purpose. It could involve drugs, [[computer]] crime or a brilliant new con. Everyone has a theory; no one really knows. | [[The Project]]: a [[criminal]] scheme so grand in scale that it casts a shadow across a hundred worlds. So secret that none but an elusive inner circle know its nature or its purpose. It could involve drugs, [[computer]] crime or a brilliant new con. Everyone has a theory; no one really knows. | ||
On a trip to the sprawling den of iniquity that is [[Megacity]], an ex-Adjudicator called [[Roz Forrester]] heard of this elaborate scheme. Her interest piqued, she asked her squire to return one day with her. After all, a crime against humanity is everyone's business. | On a trip to the sprawling den of iniquity that is [[Megacity (Shakedown)|Megacity]], an ex-Adjudicator called [[Roz Forrester]] heard of this elaborate scheme. Her interest piqued, she asked her squire to return one day with her. After all, a crime against humanity is everyone's business. | ||
[[Chris Cwej]] is not a man to forget such a promise. His old partner may be dead, but the Project case will be one for her memory — a way to say goodbye. All he needs is a new confederate: someone ready to risk all for old time's sake. Fortunately, it's the end of term and [[Professor | [[Chris Cwej]] is not a man to forget such a promise. His old partner may be dead, but the Project case will be one for her memory — a way to say goodbye. All he needs is a new confederate: someone ready to risk all for old time's sake. Fortunately, it's the end of term and [[Bernice Summerfield|Professor Bernice Summerfield]] is looking for excitement. So, a new crime-fighting duo is forged in the bars of [[Dellah]] — one prepared to take on a faceless foe and expose the ultimate crime. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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* [[Zarnek]] | * [[Zarnek]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
=== Art Objects === | === Art Objects === | ||
* [[Menlove Stokes]] created [[art]] using the [[Giant Dellahan dung beetle]]. | * [[Menlove Stokes]] created [[art]] using the [[Giant Dellahan dung beetle]]. | ||
=== Business owners === | === Business owners === | ||
* [[Zarnek]] is a [[Pakhar]] who owns a pawn shop in | * [[Zarnek]] is a [[Pakhar]] who owns a pawn shop in Megacity. | ||
=== Drugs and medicines === | === Drugs and medicines === | ||
* Garshak smokes [[Drashig]] | * Garshak smokes [[Drashig Cigarettes]]. | ||
* [[Skoob]] is a drug that can cause abnormal rage and strength. | * [[Skoob]] is a drug that can cause abnormal rage and strength. | ||
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* [[Lucifer (Mean Streets)|Lucifer]] looks a bit like a [[demon]] / devil. | * [[Lucifer (Mean Streets)|Lucifer]] looks a bit like a [[demon]] / devil. | ||
* [[Garshak]] (the super intelligent [[Ogron]]) is no longer Police Chief. | * [[Garshak]] (the super intelligent [[Ogron]]) is no longer Police Chief. | ||
* [[The Project]] was something Chris and | * [[The Project]] was something Chris and [[Roz Forrester|Roz]] heard about in passing on their previous trip to Megacity whilst hunting a [[Rutan]]. | ||
=== Locations === | === Locations === | ||
* This is | * This is Chris's second visit to [[Megacity (Shakedown)|Megacity]]. | ||
=== Planets === | === Planets === | ||
* [[Demoniac]]s are from the planet [[Gehenna]]. | * [[Demoniac]]s are from the planet [[Gehenna (planet)|Gehenna]]. | ||
* [[Vathek II]] is a high gravity planet with round, troll-like inhabitants. | * [[Vathek II]] is a high gravity planet with round, troll-like inhabitants. | ||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* This is a sequel to some of the events in [[PROSE]]: ''[[Shakedown ( | * This is a sequel to some of the events in [[PROSE]]: ''[[Shakedown (novelisation)|Shakedown]]''. | ||
* | * Benny's bike was introduced in [[PROSE]]: ''[[Oh No It Isn't! (novel)|Oh No It Isn't!]]''. | ||
* Chris was reintroduced to the BNAs in [[PROSE]]: ''[[Deadfall (novel)|Deadfall]]''. | * Chris was reintroduced to the BNAs in [[PROSE]]: ''[[Deadfall (novel)|Deadfall]]''. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{dwrefguide|who_na69.htm|Mean Streets}} | |||
* {{whoniverse|na69|Mean Streets}} | * {{whoniverse|na69|Mean Streets}} | ||
* [http://mysite.science.uottawa.ca/rsmith43/cloister/mean.htm The Cloister Library: '''Mean Streets'''] | * [http://mysite.science.uottawa.ca/rsmith43/cloister/mean.htm The Cloister Library: '''Mean Streets'''] | ||
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[[Category:1997 novels]] | [[Category:1997 novels]] | ||
[[Category:BNA novels]] | [[Category:BNA novels]] | ||
[[Category:Ogron novels]] | [[Category:Ogron novels]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in 2594]] | [[Category:Stories set in 2594]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Novels set on Dellah]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:01, 12 January 2024
Mean Streets is the sixty-ninth Virgin New Adventures novel. It featured Bernice Summerfield and Chris Cwej returning to the planet Megerra, which was first introduced in author Terrance Dicks' novel Shakedown.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
"It's got to be stopped; it's an abomination, a crime against humanity."
The Project: a criminal scheme so grand in scale that it casts a shadow across a hundred worlds. So secret that none but an elusive inner circle know its nature or its purpose. It could involve drugs, computer crime or a brilliant new con. Everyone has a theory; no one really knows.
On a trip to the sprawling den of iniquity that is Megacity, an ex-Adjudicator called Roz Forrester heard of this elaborate scheme. Her interest piqued, she asked her squire to return one day with her. After all, a crime against humanity is everyone's business.
Chris Cwej is not a man to forget such a promise. His old partner may be dead, but the Project case will be one for her memory — a way to say goodbye. All he needs is a new confederate: someone ready to risk all for old time's sake. Fortunately, it's the end of term and Professor Bernice Summerfield is looking for excitement. So, a new crime-fighting duo is forged in the bars of Dellah — one prepared to take on a faceless foe and expose the ultimate crime.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
Art Objects[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Menlove Stokes created art using the Giant Dellahan dung beetle.
Business owners[[edit] | [edit source]]
Drugs and medicines[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Garshak smokes Drashig Cigarettes.
- Skoob is a drug that can cause abnormal rage and strength.
Individuals[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Lucifer looks a bit like a demon / devil.
- Garshak (the super intelligent Ogron) is no longer Police Chief.
- The Project was something Chris and Roz heard about in passing on their previous trip to Megacity whilst hunting a Rutan.
Locations[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This is Chris's second visit to Megacity.
Planets[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Demoniacs are from the planet Gehenna.
- Vathek II is a high gravity planet with round, troll-like inhabitants.
Species[[edit] | [edit source]]
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This is a sequel to some of the events in PROSE: Shakedown.
- Benny's bike was introduced in PROSE: Oh No It Isn't!.
- Chris was reintroduced to the BNAs in PROSE: Deadfall.
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Mean Streets at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
- The Discontinuity Guide to: Mean Streets at The Whoniverse
- The Cloister Library: Mean Streets
