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|image= Terminus novel.jpg | |image= Terminus novel.jpg | ||
|series=[[Target novelisation]] | |series = [[Target novelisation|Target novelisations]] | ||
|number= 79 (shown on spine only) | |number= 79 (shown on spine only) | ||
|doctor=Fifth Doctor | |doctor = Fifth Doctor | ||
|companions= [[Nyssa]], [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]], [[Vislor Turlough|Turlough]] | |companions= [[Nyssa]], [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]], [[Vislor Turlough|Turlough]] | ||
|enemy= [[Black Guardian]], [[Robotic drones|Drones]], [[Vanir]] | |enemy= [[Black Guardian]], [[Robotic drones|Drones]], [[Vanir]] | ||
|setting= [[Terminus]], the [[35th century]] | |setting= [[Terminus]], the [[35th century]] | ||
|writer= | |writer= John Lydecker | ||
|read by = [[Steven Pacey]] | |read by = [[Steven Pacey]] | ||
|publisher= Target Books | |publisher= Target Books | ||
|publisher2= W.H. Allen | |publisher2= W.H. Allen | ||
|novelisation of= Terminus (TV story) | |novelisation of= Terminus (TV story) | ||
|release date= | |release date= 15 September 1983 | ||
|format= Hardcover and paperback editions; 1 Chapter, 159 Pages | |format= Hardcover and paperback editions; 1 Chapter, 159 Pages | ||
|isbn= ISBN 0-426-19385-7 | |isbn= ISBN 0-426-19385-7 | ||
|prev= | |prev= Earthshock (novelisation) | ||
| | |next= Arc of Infinity (novelisation) | ||
|series2 = [[List of Doctor Who television stories|TV series order]] | |||
|prev2 = Mawdryn Undead (novelisation) | |||
|next2=Enlightenment (novelisation) | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a novelisation based on the 1983 television serial ''[[Terminus (TV story)|Terminus]]''. | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a novelisation based on the 1983 television serial ''[[Terminus (TV story)|Terminus]]''. | ||
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When the [[TARDIS console]] is wilfully sabotaged, [[Fifth Doctor|the Doctor]]'s time machine becomes dimensionally unstable and begins to dissolve. The area immediately affected is the room where [[Nyssa]] is working by herself. | When the [[TARDIS console]] is wilfully sabotaged, [[Fifth Doctor|the Doctor]]'s time machine becomes dimensionally unstable and begins to dissolve. The area immediately affected is the room where [[Nyssa]] is working by herself. | ||
As the creeping instability closes in on her, the TARDIS locks onto the nearest passing spacecraft, and the process of collapse is halted-but there is no sign of Nyssa. | As the creeping instability closes in on her, [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] locks onto the nearest passing spacecraft, and the process of collapse is halted - but there is no sign of Nyssa. | ||
Hoping that she has escaped onto the strangely deserted host liner, the Doctor goes looking for her. Whether or not he finds her, getting back to the TARDIS will be no easy business... | Hoping that she has escaped onto the strangely deserted host liner, the Doctor goes looking for her. Whether or not he finds her, getting back to the TARDIS will be no easy business... | ||
== Chapter titles == | |||
''This book uses continuous prose, i.e. without chapters'' | |||
== Deviations from televised story == | == Deviations from televised story == | ||
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* This was the first in the range to be given a Target Library number (79). | * This was the first in the range to be given a Target Library number (79). | ||
* As a longer novel than usual it had a slightly higher cover price of £1.50 (UK). | * As a longer novel than usual it had a slightly higher cover price of £1.50 (UK). | ||
* Back page includes Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offer featuring Peter Davison as the Doctor, surrounded by a galaxy of Target novelisations. | * Back page includes Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offer featuring Peter Davison as the Doctor, surrounded by a galaxy of Target novelisations. | ||
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== Audiobook == | == Audiobook == | ||
This Target Book was released on [[1 August (releases)|1 August]] [[2019 (releases)|2019]] complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Steven Pacey]]. | This Target Book was released as an audiobook on [[1 August (releases)|1 August]] [[2019 (releases)|2019]] complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Steven Pacey]]. | ||
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 sleevenotes by [[David J. Howe]]. Music and sound effects by [[Simon Power]]. | ||
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[[Category:Target novelisations]] | [[Category:Target novelisations]] | ||
[[Category:1983 novels]] | [[Category:1983 novels]] | ||
[[Category:Fifth Doctor | [[Category:Fifth Doctor novelisations]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in the 35th century]] | [[Category:Stories set in the 35th century]] | ||
[[Category:Target novelisations with audiobook readings]] | |||
Latest revision as of 20:46, 1 January 2024
Terminus was a novelisation based on the 1983 television serial Terminus.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
When the TARDIS console is wilfully sabotaged, the Doctor's time machine becomes dimensionally unstable and begins to dissolve. The area immediately affected is the room where Nyssa is working by herself.
As the creeping instability closes in on her, the TARDIS locks onto the nearest passing spacecraft, and the process of collapse is halted - but there is no sign of Nyssa.
Hoping that she has escaped onto the strangely deserted host liner, the Doctor goes looking for her. Whether or not he finds her, getting back to the TARDIS will be no easy business...
Chapter titles[[edit] | [edit source]]
This book uses continuous prose, i.e. without chapters
Deviations from televised story[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Terminus ship is from another universe.
- The Garm was imported from a radioactive planet.
- The raiders prepare for raids with self-hypnosis.
- While being strangled, the Doctor forces Valgard back into the path of Kari's laser beam.
- Olvir turned to piracy when his sister's medical bills broke his family's wealth.
- Turlough tries to kill Tegan.
Writing and publishing notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This was the first in the range to be given a Target Library number (79).
- As a longer novel than usual it had a slightly higher cover price of £1.50 (UK).
- Back page includes Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offer featuring Peter Davison as the Doctor, surrounded by a galaxy of Target novelisations.
Cover gallery[[edit] | [edit source]]
Hardcover edition
Target Books edition
British publication history[[edit] | [edit source]]
First publication:
- Hardback
- W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Audiobook[[edit] | [edit source]]
This Target Book was released as an audiobook on 1 August 2019 complete and unabridged by BBC Audio and read by Steven Pacey.
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.
Audiobook cover
