Revenge of the Judoon (novel)
Revenge of the Judoon is a 2008 novella written by Terrance Dicks, the third release in BBC Books Quick Reads initiative, a series of shorter novels aimed at promoting literacy.
Publisher's Summary
The TARDIS brings the Doctor and Martha to Balmoral in 1902. Here they meet Captain Harry Carruthers-friend of the new king, Edward VII. Together they head for the castle to see the king-only to find that Balmoral Castle is gone, leaving just a hole in the ground. The Doctor realises it it the work of the Judoon-a race of ruthless space police. While Martha and Carruthers seek answers in London, the Doctor finds himself in what should be the most deserted place on Earth-and he is not alone. With help from Arthur Conan Doyle, the Doctor and his friends discover a plot to take over the world. With time running out who will fall victim to the Revenge of the Judoon
Characters
Timeline
- This story is set during Series 3 (Doctor Who)
References
- The Doctor mentions the Plasmavore from his previous encounter with the Judoon.
- The Ogrons, mercenaries of the Daleks, are briefly mentioned as a replacement for the Judoon.
- The Doctor claims that he had dinner with Henry VIII and Alfred the Great.
Notes
- The Doctor also states that there will be a King Charles III and Queen Camilla, followed by King Willian V.
Continuity
- The Judoon previously appeared in DW: Smith and Jones.
- The Doctor and Martha tell Harry Carruthers of their adventure in DW: Smith and Jones.
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