Doctor Who: The Clockwise Man - Justin Richards

Doctor Who: The Deviant Strain - Justin Richards

is a rather interesting action thriller that offers more explosions, death and tension than the show usually allows. Rose and Captain Jack are not overly used here and even The Dr plays a smaller role. It is the creatures and the environment that sit centre stage and both these elements are well written. I enjoyed The Deviant Strain whilst it lasted and as a quick read you could do a lot worse. Author: Justin Richards Year: 2005 Price: amazon uk - ...

Doctor Who: The Resurrection Casket - Justin Richards

If you are a fan of the show, which I imagine you must be to pick up a tie in novel, then he is present in all his glory. Justin Richards writes Tennant’s Doctor in just the right style not being overly serious, but not lampooning him. Rose is, as usual, a bit dull, but even she is useful as a way to move the plot on. Richards has most of his success in the creation of the other characters in the book, all who act as derivative of Stevenson’s story. The likes of Jim and Long John Silver have all been reimagined in a space setting. It should also be pointed out that although this novel is obviously aimed at a younger audience there are some moments that get gory. ...