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|image = Deviantstrain cover.jpg | |image = Deviantstrain cover.jpg | ||
|series = [[BBC New Series Adventures]] | |series = [[BBC New Series Adventures]] | ||
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|doctor = Ninth Doctor | |doctor = Ninth Doctor | ||
|companions = [[Rose Tyler|Rose]], [[Jack Harkness|Jack]] | |companions = [[Rose Tyler|Rose]], [[Jack Harkness|Jack]] | ||
|enemy = [[Spaceship Remote]]s | |enemy = [[Spaceship Remote]]s, Klebanov | ||
|setting = [[ | |setting = [[Novrosk]], [[21st century]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Justin Richards | ||
|publisher = BBC Books | |publisher = BBC Books | ||
|read by = [[Stuart Milligan]] | |read by = [[Stuart Milligan]] | ||
|release date = | |release date = 8 September 2005 | ||
|format = {{il|Hardcover, 253 pages|Paperback, 256 pages|Audiobook, 6 CDs}} | |format = {{il|Hardcover, 253 pages|Paperback, 256 pages|Audiobook, 6 CDs}} | ||
|isbn = | |isbn = ISBN 0-563-48637-6 (hardcover); ISBN 1-84990-710-2 (paperback) | ||
|prev = Winner Takes All (novel) | |prev = Winner Takes All (novel) | ||
|next = Only Human (novel) | |next = Only Human (novel) | ||
|cover = [[Henry Steadman]] | |||
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'''''The Deviant Strain''''' was the fourth [[BBC New Series Adventures | '''''The Deviant Strain''''' was the fourth novel in the [[BBC New Series Adventures]] series. It was written by [[Justin Richards]] and featured the [[Ninth Doctor]], [[Rose Tyler]] and [[Jack Harkness]]. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
The Novrosk Peninsula: the Soviet naval base has been abandoned, the nuclear submarines are rusting and rotting. Cold, isolated, forgotten. | The [[Novrosk Peninsula]]: the [[Soviet]] naval base has been abandoned, the nuclear submarines are rusting and rotting. Cold, isolated, forgotten. | ||
Until the Russian Special Forces arrive -- and discover that the Doctor and his companions are here too. But there is something else in Novrosk. Something that predates even the stone circle on the cliff top. Something that is at last waking, hunting, killing.... | Until the [[Russian Special Forces]] arrive -- and discover that the Doctor and his companions are here too. But there is something else in [[Novrosk]]. Something that predates even the stone circle on the cliff top. Something that is at last waking, hunting, killing.... | ||
Can the Doctor and his friends stay alive long enough to learn the truth? With time running out, they must discover who is really responsible for the Deviant Strain... | Can the Doctor and his friends stay alive long enough to learn the truth? With time running out, they must discover who is really responsible for the Deviant Strain... | ||
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* [[Jack Harkness]] | * [[Jack Harkness]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* The crashed spaceship comes from an obscure group or race called the [[Arcane Collegiate]]. | * The [[Novrosk spaceship|crashed spaceship]] comes from an obscure group or race called the [[Arcane Collegiate]]. | ||
== Story notes == | == Story notes == | ||
* The "Deviant Strain" is also the name commonly applied to the "Doctor Who" font, which has been seen many times in spinoff material in the revived series, including the cover of the revived series novels. | * The "Deviant Strain" is also the name commonly applied to the "Doctor Who" font, which has been seen many times in spinoff material in the revived series, including the cover of the revived series novels. | ||
* Later reprints of this book removed the image of Billie Piper from the cover, presumably due to use-of-likeness issues after she had left the programme. | * Later reprints of this book removed the image of [[Billie Piper]] from the cover, presumably due to use-of-likeness issues after she had left the programme. | ||
* 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. | ||
=== Food and Beverages === | |||
* Rose isn't used to Russian-style [[vodka]]. | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
'' | *Jack sings "[[Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag|Pack Up Your Troubles...]]", which was previously sung by [[Mrs Pobjoy]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Winner Takes All (novel)|Winner Takes All]]'') | ||
* The Doctor and Jack mention "volcano day". ([[TV]]: ''[[The Doctor Dances (TV story)|The Doctor Dances]]'') | |||
* The | |||
== | == Additional cover images == | ||
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Bbcnewseries4-ukhardback-alt.jpg|Alternate cover without Rose | Bbcnewseries4-ukhardback-alt.jpg|Alternate cover without Rose | ||
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== Editions published outside Britain == | |||
* Published in China by New Star Press in 2020 as a paperback edition. | |||
== Audiobook == | |||
* This novel was released as an audiobook in [[August (releases)|August]] [[2012 (releases)|2012]] by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Stuart Milligan]]. The audiobook was exclusive to the [[AudioGo]] website before the company went into administration. | |||
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The Deviant Strain Audio.jpg|Audiobook cover | The Deviant Strain Audio.jpg|Audiobook cover | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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* [http://mysite.science.uottawa.ca/rsmith43/cloister/deviantstrain.htm The Cloister Library: '''The Deviant Strain'''] | * [http://mysite.science.uottawa.ca/rsmith43/cloister/deviantstrain.htm The Cloister Library: '''The Deviant Strain'''] | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:39, 2 April 2024
The Deviant Strain was the fourth novel in the BBC New Series Adventures series. It was written by Justin Richards and featured the Ninth Doctor, Rose Tyler and Jack Harkness.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Novrosk Peninsula: the Soviet naval base has been abandoned, the nuclear submarines are rusting and rotting. Cold, isolated, forgotten.
Until the Russian Special Forces arrive -- and discover that the Doctor and his companions are here too. But there is something else in Novrosk. Something that predates even the stone circle on the cliff top. Something that is at last waking, hunting, killing....
Can the Doctor and his friends stay alive long enough to learn the truth? With time running out, they must discover who is really responsible for the Deviant Strain...
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The crashed spaceship comes from an obscure group or race called the Arcane Collegiate.
Story notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The "Deviant Strain" is also the name commonly applied to the "Doctor Who" font, which has been seen many times in spinoff material in the revived series, including the cover of the revived series novels.
- Later reprints of this book removed the image of Billie Piper from the cover, presumably due to use-of-likeness issues after she had left the programme.
- This story was also released as an ebook available from the Amazon Kindle store.
Food and Beverages[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Rose isn't used to Russian-style vodka.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Jack sings "Pack Up Your Troubles...", which was previously sung by Mrs Pobjoy. (PROSE: Winner Takes All)
- The Doctor and Jack mention "volcano day". (TV: The Doctor Dances)
Additional cover images[[edit] | [edit source]]
Alternate cover without Rose
Editions published outside Britain[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Published in China by New Star Press in 2020 as a paperback edition.
Audiobook[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This novel was released as an audiobook in August 2012 by BBC Audio and read by Stuart Milligan. The audiobook was exclusive to the AudioGo website before the company went into administration.
Audiobook cover
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Deviant Strain at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
- The Discontinuity Guide to: The Deviant Strain at The Whoniverse
- The Cloister Library: The Deviant Strain
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