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* We learn about media publicity surrounding [[the Master]]'s lengthy trial and the ethical debate as to whether to execute him and the ethical difficulty of putting an immortal being, a [[Time Lord]], in prison for life. During the trial, [[Third Doctor|the Doctor]] gave testimony urging punishment other than the death penalty. | * We learn about media publicity surrounding [[the Master]]'s lengthy trial and the ethical debate as to whether to execute him and the ethical difficulty of putting an immortal being, a [[Time Lord]], in prison for life. During the trial, [[Third Doctor|the Doctor]] gave testimony urging punishment other than the death penalty. | ||
* The [[Third Doctor]] frequently tells [[Jo Grant|Jo]] that the [[Sea Devil]]s are related to the [[Silurian]]s and that they are "just like those cave monsters we met in [[Derbyshire]]" — obviously referring to both himself and [[Unified Intelligence Taskforce|UNIT]], as Jo never met the Silurians on-screen. | * The [[Third Doctor]] frequently tells [[Jo Grant|Jo]] that the [[Sea Devil]]s are related to the [[Silurian]]s and that they are "just like those cave monsters we met in [[Derbyshire]]" — obviously referring to both himself and [[Unified Intelligence Taskforce|UNIT]], as Jo never met the Silurians on-screen. | ||
* On page 83, the Master tells the Doctor that he plans to use the Sea Devils, just like he used the [[Ogron]]s. As the book was published a year after ''[[Frontier in Space]]'' was transmitted, Malcolm Hulke included the reference. In ''Frontier'' and its novelisation ''[[Doctor Who and the Space War]]'', the Master tells the Doctor he thought he'd come and see him in prison like he came to see him when he was locked up in ''The'' ''Sea Devils''. | * On page 83, the Master tells the Doctor that he plans to use the Sea Devils, just like he used the [[Ogron]]s. As the book was published a year after ''[[Frontier in Space]]'' was transmitted, Malcolm Hulke included the reference. In ''Frontier in Space'' and its novelisation ''[[Doctor Who and the Space War]]'', the Master tells the Doctor he thought he'd come and see him in prison like he came to see him when he was locked up in ''The'' ''Sea Devils''. | ||
* At the end of the book, the Master escapes in a [[helicopter]], rather than a [[hovercraft]] which he used in the televised version. | * At the end of the book, the Master escapes in a [[helicopter]], rather than a [[hovercraft]] which he used in the televised version. | ||
* The Doctor and Jo find a spooky engraving suggesting the locals know about the Sea Devils. | * The Doctor and Jo find a spooky engraving suggesting the locals know about the Sea Devils. | ||
* The Sea Devils live in a metal cave and only turn on the Master when the new Sea Devil leader needs to assert his dominance. | * The Sea Devils live in a metal cave and only turn on the Master when the new Sea Devil leader needs to assert his dominance. | ||
* The Master tells the Doctor off for murdering the Sea Devils and then claiming the moral | * The Master tells the Doctor off for murdering the Sea Devils and then claiming the moral high ground. | ||
* Several characters are given first names: Thomas Robbins, Robert Walker, Robin Ridgeway and Tony Mitchell. | * Several characters are given first names: Thomas Robbins, Robert Walker, Robin Ridgeway and Tony Mitchell. | ||
* Several of the ''[[SS Pevensey Castle]]''<nowiki/>'s crew are given names or nicknames: the radio operator is nicknamed Sharps, the First Officer is named Mason, and several other crew members are nicknamed: the Jamaican, the Scouse and Jock. | * Several of the ''[[SS Pevensey Castle]]''<nowiki/>'s crew are given names or nicknames: the radio operator is nicknamed Sharps, the First Officer is named Mason, and several other crew members are nicknamed: the Jamaican, the Scouse, and Jock. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
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== Writing and publishing notes == | == Writing and publishing notes == | ||
* [[Jo Grant]] appears on the cover of the first Target edition, making her the first undisputed [[companion]] to appear on the cover of a Target novelisation ([[The Brigadier]] appeared on the cover of ''[[Doctor Who and the Auton Invasion]]'', however his status as a companion is disputed by some). | * [[Jo Grant]] appears on the cover of the first Target edition, making her the first undisputed [[companion]] to appear on the cover of a Target novelisation. ([[The Brigadier]] appeared on the cover of ''[[Doctor Who and the Auton Invasion]]'', however his status as a companion is disputed by some). | ||
* This novelisation was later released as part of ''[[The Master Collection]]''. | * This novelisation was later released as part of ''[[The Master Collection]]''. | ||
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This Target Book was released on [[7 June (releases)|7 June]] [[2012 (releases)|2012]] complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Geoffrey Beevers]]. | This Target Book was released on [[7 June (releases)|7 June]] [[2012 (releases)|2012]] complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Geoffrey Beevers]]. | ||
The cover blurb and thumbnail illustrations were retained in the accompanying booklet with | The cover blurb and thumbnail illustrations were retained in the accompanying booklet with sleeve notes by [[David J. Howe]]. Music and sound effects by [[Simon Power]]. | ||
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