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Doctor Who: The Daemons (Target Doctor Who Library)

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Doctor Who and the Dæmons is one of the creepier variety of Doctor Who stories. One of the small town in England has something very wrong happening there.

Especially when you need to get a local witch to help. A pretty cool character she is. Supernatural forces, aliens, spaceships, and the Master are enough to give the third Doctor plenty to do.

This one has a decent plot, but lacks the "pulp" feeling that many of the other novilizations have. It also seems to have more scenes in it that do not involve the Doctor. The Doctor is assisted by Jo in this one as he attempts to save the world (again :) The Master makes a return as the Doctor's opponent. I found the ending of this one to be rather mundane, somewhat anti-climactic.

All in all an OK read, but not one of the best. Not sure if all the editions of this one are illustrated, but mine was with a handful of pictures mixed in to the book. The book also seemed longer than many of the novelizations, weighing in at 180+ pages rather than the typical 120 or so.

One of the most popular Doctor Who serials, with both fans and the cast, 'The Daemons' is adapted by then-series producer and co-author of the original script.

Professor Horner plans to open a barrow known as the Devil's Hump, and the Doctor and Jo head off to stop him. They arrive just too late, as the barrow is opened on the stroke of midnight, releasing an ancient power.

Allied with Miss Hawthorne, the local white witch, the Doctor and his UNIT allies find themselves face to face with a force from before the beginning of history and the Master, who is endeavouring to bring this power under his control...

The illustrations are passable but not terribly good.

This story has strong roles for all the regulars, as well as Miss Hawthorne, and should satisfy most readers who are fond of this period of Doctor Who's history.

Whether you have seen the TV version of this story or not, if you are in to classic telefantasy style science fiction then this book is a must have!! Out of print, but if you get the opportunity then buy a copy!!