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It's hunt and be hunted for the Doctor and Martha in turn-of-the-century Cumbria - the latest in the bestselling series of Doctor Who novels.
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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 mere monster on the rampage, and the Doctor is soon embroiled in the plans of an old and terrifying enemy. And as the hunters become the hunted, a desperate battle of wits begins - with the future of the entire world at stake...
Featuring the Doctor and Martha as played by David Tennant and Freema Agyeman in the acclaimed hit series from BBC Television.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
An original doctor who novel, featuring the tenth doctor and his companion martha jones. Like all in this range it's an all new story not seen on tv, it's complete in 248 pages, and it can be read by readers of all ages.
this one was published in 2007 and was one of the first batch to feature martha. at the time of the writing the writers wouldn't have seen too much of the character on the screen, but looking at it now that we have the characterisation is fine and recognisable. and the same goes for the tenth doctor.
the story has the doctor and martha land in the lake district in 1909, where the locals are on the hunt for a monster. the monster turns out to be a creature that belongs to a group of zygons. an enemy of the doctor who only appeared once on screen in 1975 they are nonetheless fondly remembered because they were a very successful creation.
what are the zygons up to? and can the doctor stop them?
as a book this does rise above the average by virtue of having a well realised setting and some decent supporting characters. it also doesn't shy away from the realities of the prejudice and attitudes that coloured people like martha faced at the time. added to which the zygon agenda is not immediately apparent, and this is intriguing enough to keep you turning pages. since they're also able to shape shift that does lead to some good surprises with people turning out to be not whom they seem.
nothing special but not a bad read and a little above average for this range
this one was published in 2007 and was one of the first batch to feature martha. at the time of the writing the writers wouldn't have seen too much of the character on the screen, but looking at it now that we have the characterisation is fine and recognisable. and the same goes for the tenth doctor.
the story has the doctor and martha land in the lake district in 1909, where the locals are on the hunt for a monster. the monster turns out to be a creature that belongs to a group of zygons. an enemy of the doctor who only appeared once on screen in 1975 they are nonetheless fondly remembered because they were a very successful creation.
what are the zygons up to? and can the doctor stop them?
as a book this does rise above the average by virtue of having a well realised setting and some decent supporting characters. it also doesn't shy away from the realities of the prejudice and attitudes that coloured people like martha faced at the time. added to which the zygon agenda is not immediately apparent, and this is intriguing enough to keep you turning pages. since they're also able to shape shift that does lead to some good surprises with people turning out to be not whom they seem.
nothing special but not a bad read and a little above average for this range
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Steve Cole is a great story writer. The only thing ive ever read that i dont like thats been penned by him is the Land Of The Dead. Its one weak story next to a collection of brilliant stuff. And Sting of the Zygons is his most exciting and cool and creepy book yet. A real entertaining read that is cool and funny yet dark and creepy inplaces. The zygons i think are very well written in this story. And the skarasens are horrible! Well good story, a whole league better than winner takes all and the stone rose.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This seventh in BBC Books series of 10th Doctor novels finds the Doctor and Martha in 1909, battling the shape-shifting alien Zygons and their cybernetic slave creatures the Skarasen. Long-term Doctor Who fans will delight in the return of the Tom Baker-era Zygons, though despite one twist concerning the use of their shape-shifting powers it's fair to say that author Stephen Cole really doesn't bring that many new ideas to the fore, with this being a fairly predictable retread of 'Terror of the Zygons'. This novel is stuffed with plenty of action scenes that will excite younger readers (who, let's face it, are the target audience for these new BBC novels) but beyond that there are precious little interesting concepts or themes to engage any older readers. A fast-paced fun alien action adventure - 'Sting of the Zygons' is a professional but slightly hollow read. By no means a failiure, but neither is this one of the better of the new series novels.
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Good points but not perfect
Good points: lively doctor, Martha fighting against racism, original setting (Edwardian big game hunters in the Lake District), likeable characters, well defined aliens with twists... Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2009 by Mr. M. Jones
A sting in the tale
Stephen Cole's latest original Doctor Who story, featuring the Tenth Doctor and medical student Martha Jones, sees the return of arguably the TV series' best realised and most... Read more
Published on 21 May 2009 by Captain Pugwash
Stink of the Zygons
I really cannot abide Stephen Cole. On the plus side - at least I finished this novel - mostly due to sheer grit and fortitude. I love the Zygons. Read more
Published on 2 April 2008 by J. W. Taylor
Not as good as expected
I love the Dr Who books, but I was disappointed in this one. I usually read them really quick but I struggled to keep interested in this one, and didn't read it for ages. Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2007 by D. D
The best Doctor Who book ever
I think "Sting of the Zygons" is the best Doctor Who book I've read so far. It has good action sequences and a brilliant front cover. 10/10. I'd recommend this to anybody!
Published on 6 Aug 2007 by dosn't matter who I am
Not the best in the series-but still good.
Having not watched the older Doctor Who episodes, I was intrigued to read about the Doctor's old enemy, 'The Zygons. Read more
Published on 20 April 2007 by Mona
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