Doctor Who and The Pirate Planet (target collection)

The Key to Time has been split into six segments, and the White Guardian wants the Doctor to find them. The Doctor, Romana, and K-9 trace the second segment to Calufrax, but they arrive on Zanak, a planet ruled by the mysterious Captain.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 11 March 2021
Publisher: Ebury Publishing

The all-new Target novelisation of "The Pirate Planet" is based on the televised version of the iconic BBC series. The immensely powerful Key to Time has been split into six segments, each disguised and hidden throughout time and space. Now, the even more powerful White Guardian seeks the assistance of the Doctor to locate these fragments. With the first segment successfully retrieved, the Doctor, Romana, and K-9 embark on a mission to trace the second segment of the Key to the planet Calufrax. However, their journey takes an unexpected turn when they arrive at the exact right point in space but land on the wrong planet—Zanak. Ruled by the enigmatic Captain, Zanak appears to be a happy and prosperous world. At first glance, it seems like an economic miracle, with the mines consistently replenishing their valuable minerals and gems. But beneath the surface, something sinister is brewing. The Captain has a dark secret, and as the mines begin to dry up, he announces a New Golden Age to appease his people. But this is just a façade, a ploy to keep the masses under control. The Doctor and his companions soon discover that there is more to Zanak than meets the eye, and they must unravel the Captain's mysterious plans before it's too late. With danger lurking around every corner and the fate of the universe at stake, the Doctor and his companions must use all their skills and knowledge to save the day. This novelisation offers a thrilling and expanded version of the original story, based on Douglas Adams' first draft scripts. It delves deeper into the characters, plot, and universe of "The Pirate Planet," providing fans with a new and exciting perspective on this beloved classic. Whether you're a seasoned Doctor Who fan or a newcomer to the world of "The Pirate Planet," this novelisation is a must-read for anyone who wants to explore the rich tapestry of the BBC series in greater detail.

Weight: 106g
Dimension: 110 x 177 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785945304