Sting of the Zygons

Doctorwhobook
title=Sting of the Zygons
series=New Series Adventures
number=13


featuring=Tenth Doctor Martha Jones
writer=Stephen Cole
publisher=BBC Books
isbn=ISBN 1-84607-225-5
date=April 2007
preceding=Made of Steel
following=The Last Dodo|

"Sting of the Zygons" is a BBC Books original novel written by Stephen Cole and based on the long running science fiction television series "Doctor Who". It features the Tenth Doctor and Martha Jones. It was published on 19 April 2007, after the television debut of companion Martha Jones, alongside "Wooden Heart", and "The Last Dodo".

The Zygons, who have previously appeared both on television ("Terror of the Zygons") and print ("The Bodysnatchers"), make a return appearance.

DWspinoff See New Series Adventures Canonicity for more details.

Plot summary

The TARDIS lands the Doctor and Martha in the Lake District in 1909, where a small village has been terrorised by a giant, scaly monster. The search is on for the elusive 'Beast of Westmorland', and explorers, naturalists and hunters from across the country are descending on the fells. King Edward VII himself is on his way to join the search, with a knighthood for whoever finds the Beast.

But there is a more sinister presence at work in the Lakes than a monster on the rampage, and the Doctor is soon embroiled in the plans of an old and terrifying enemy. As the hunters become the hunted, a desperate battle of wits begin - with the future of the entire world at stake.

Continuity

*This book is set after "Evolution of the Daleks" as the Doctor mentions the town of Berlin in New York and Martha says "I think I've had enough of New York for a while".
*The Doctor says that Martha is from Freedonia as he said in "The Shakespeare Code".
*A possible reference to the Third Doctor is made when a man asks if the Doctor is a car enthusiast with him replying he used to be. He may be referencing the canary yellow roadster Bessie.
*The Doctor christens all of the horses "Arthur". He does the same in "The Girl in the Fireplace".
*The Doctor says the French phrase "Allons-y". He also says this in "Army of Ghosts", The Runaway Bride, "Evolution of the Daleks", "42", "Voyage of the Damned" and Midnight.

Audiobook

An abridged Audiobook was released in July 2007. It is read by Reggie Yates (Leo Jones in the TV series)

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