Fury from the Deep (novelisation)

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Fury from the Deep was a novelisation based on the 1968 television serial Fury from the Deep.

Publisher's summary

In the dark uncharted depths of the North Sea it has lurked, growing in strength, growing in size, and striking terror into the hearts of mariners down the untold centuries.

Landing near a North Sea gas refinery off the east coast of England, the TARDIS crew are immediately accused of sabotage. Several rig crews have mysteriously vanished, strange pressure build-ups have been detected, and in the refinery’s pipelines the Doctor can hear the steady, rhythmic beat of-what?

Soon the Doctor, Jamie and Victoria will find themselves at the unrelenting mercy of the deadliest and most terrifying foe they have ever encountered…

Chapter Titles

  1. The Deadly Sound
  2. Something in the Pipeline
  3. A Pair of White Gloves
  4. Mr Oak and Mr Quill
  5. Waiting in the Dark
  6. The Specimen
  7. The Figure on the Beach
  8. The Impeller Shaft
  9. The Battle of the Giants
  10. The Spy Whithin
  11. The Nerve Centre
  12. 'Scream, Victoria! Scream!'

Deviations from televised story

The novel includes an extra scene near the end for Jamie and Victoria. Jamie goes to Victoria's room where he confesses his true feelings for her. Victoria admits her love for Jamie but she explains her tiredness for danger and death and wishes to remain with the Harris family.

Writing and publishing notes

  • It was felt that Victor Pemberton’s adaptation of his televised story as a novelisation, even though it had a much higher word count, should not be cut down. It was released as a bumper volume with an increased cover price of £1.95 (UK).
  • Front Cover Flash: A classic adventure of the second Doctor Now a bumper volume!
  • Dedication: To Letty and Oliver with love.
  • Inside back cover features colour details of Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers!
  • The cover of the original Target Books edition featured the artwork of David McAlistair.

Additional cover images

To be added

British publication history

First publication:

  • Hardback
W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
  • Paperback
Target

External links

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