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}}''For the [[Zodiac]] itself, see separate entry.''
}}''For the [[Zodiac]] itself, see separate entry.''
'''''Short Trips: Zodiac''''', a short story collection released in 2002, was the first release of ''Doctor Who'' fiction by [[Big Finish Productions]], which previously had only produced audio dramas based upon the series. It is a continuation of a concept first introduced by Virgin Books with its [[Virgin Decalogs]] series, and then carried on by BBC Books with its three volumes of Short Trips collections.  
'''''Short Trips: Zodiac''''', a short story collection released in 2002, was the first release of ''Doctor Who'' fiction by [[Big Finish Productions]], which previously had only produced audio dramas based upon the series. It is a continuation of a concept first introduced by Virgin Books with its [[Virgin Decalogs]] series, and then carried on by BBC Books with its three volumes of Short Trips collections.


The ''Short Trips'' books are published in hardcover; ''Zodiac'', therefore, is the first officially licensed ''Doctor Who'' fiction book (not counting annuals) to be released in a hardcover edition since the novelisation of ''[[The Smugglers (novelisation)|The Smugglers]]'' in the late 1980s.
The ''Short Trips'' books are published in hardcover; ''Zodiac'', therefore, is the first officially licensed ''Doctor Who'' fiction book (not counting annuals) to be released in a hardcover edition since the novelisation of ''[[The Smugglers (novelisation)|The Smugglers]]'' in the late 1980s.

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For the Zodiac itself, see separate entry. Short Trips: Zodiac, a short story collection released in 2002, was the first release of Doctor Who fiction by Big Finish Productions, which previously had only produced audio dramas based upon the series. It is a continuation of a concept first introduced by Virgin Books with its Virgin Decalogs series, and then carried on by BBC Books with its three volumes of Short Trips collections.

The Short Trips books are published in hardcover; Zodiac, therefore, is the first officially licensed Doctor Who fiction book (not counting annuals) to be released in a hardcover edition since the novelisation of The Smugglers in the late 1980s.

Publisher's summary

Take a TARDIS trip through the constellations, as the Doctor travels to twelve thrilling tales inspired by the mystical zodiac.

Telepathic fish, miniature lions and twin planets are the least of his problems, as the Doctor — all eight of him — faces the Capricorn Killer, endures a mindswap with the Machiavellian Master, and dances with Death herself.

And that's not the half of it — as the two K9s can attest.

This collection features twelve exclusive short stories from well-known names in Doctor Who fiction — including acclaimed novelist and Booker nominee Paul Magrs, alongside Simon A. Forward, Mark Michalowski, Paul Leonard and Joseph Lidster — as well as fresh new voices.

Individual stories

Title Author Featuring
The True and Indisputable Facts in the Matter of the Ram's Skull Mark Michalowski First Doctor, Ian Chesterton, Barbara Wright
Growing Higher Paul Leonard Eighth Doctor, Fitz Kreiner
Twin Piques Tony Keetch Second Doctor, Jamie McCrimmon
Still Lives Ian Potter Third Doctor, Liz Shaw, The Brigadier
Constant Companion Simon A. Forward Second Doctor, Jamie McCrimmon, Zoe Heriot
Virgin Lands Sarah Groenewegen Seventh Doctor, Ace, Bernice Summerfield
The Switching Simon Guerrier Third Doctor, Jo Grant
Jealous, Possessive Paul Magrs K9 Mark I, K9 Mark II
Five Card Draw Todd Green Fifth Doctor, Peri
I Was a Monster!!! Joseph Lidster Fourth Doctor, Romana
The Invertebrates of Doom Andrew Collins Seventh Doctor, Mel
The Stabber Alison Lawson Sixth Doctor, Peri

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