Doctor Who: The Sontaran Games

Author: Jacqueline Rayner
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1409070042
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description
Every time the lights go out, someone dies... The TARDIS lands at an academy for top athletes, all hoping to be chosen for the forthcoming Globe Games. But is one of them driven enough to resort to murder? The Doctor discovers that the students have been hushing up unexplained deaths. Teaming up with a young swimmer called Emma, the Doctor begins to investigate - but he doesn't expect to find a squad of Sontarans invading the academy! As the Sontarans begin their own lethal version of the Globe Games, the Doctor and Emma must find out what's really going on. But the Doctor is captured and forced to take part in the Sontaran Games. Can even a Time Lord survive this deadly contest? Featuring the Doctor as played by David Tennant in the acclaimed Doctor Who series from BBC Television.

The Sontaran Games

Author: Jacqueline Rayner
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1846076439
Category : Athletes
Languages : en
Pages : 114

Doctor Who and the Sontaran Experiment

Author: Ian Marter
Publisher: W H Allen
ISBN: 9780491020466
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 127

Book Description

Made of Steel

Author: Terrance Dicks
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1846072042
Category : Doctor Who (Fictitious character)
Languages : en
Pages : 114

Book Description
In this latest adventure, Doctor Who is pitted against one of his most famous adversaries - the deadly Cybermen. It is the first book to feature the Doctor's new companion Martha Jones.

Doctor Who: The Silurian Gift

Author: Mike Tucker
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 144814065X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114

Book Description
‘My new Fire-Ice will solve all the problems of the planet!’ The world is on the brink of crisis. As fuel runs short, society begins to break down. One man seems to have the answer. But is it too good to be true? The Doctor arrives at an old oil refinery near the South Pole, concerned by claims about this new form of energy. He soon discovers something huge and terrifying is stalking the refinery. It brings death and destruction in its wake. The battle has begun for planet Earth. A thrilling, all-new adventure, featuring The Doctor as played by Matt Smith in the spectacular hit series from BBC Television

Doctor Who: Magic of the Angels

Author: Jacqueline Rayner
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446417638
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
'No one from this time will ever see that girl again...' The Doctor, Amy and Rory round off a sight-seeing tour round London with a trip to the theatre. That's when things start to go wrong. The Doctor wonders why so many young girls are going missing from the area. When he sees Sammy Star's amazing magic act, he thinks he knows the answer. Sammy's glamorous assistant disappears at the climax of the act - but this is no stage trick. The Doctor and his friends team up with residents of an old people's home to discover the truth. And together they find themselves face to face with a deadly Weeping Angel. Whatever you do - don't blink! A thrilling all-new adventure featuring the Doctor, Amy and Rory, as played by Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill in the spectacular hit series from BBC Television

The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 21

Author: Stephen Jones
Publisher: Robinson
ISBN: 1849016720
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 673

Book Description
The year's best, and darkest, tales of terror, showcasing the most outstanding new short stories and novellas by both contemporary masters of the macabre and exciting newcomers. As ever, this acclaimed anthology also offers the most comprehensive annual overview of horror around the world in all its incarnations; a comprehensive necrology of famous names; and a list of indispensable contact addresses for the dedicated horror fan and writer alike. The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror remains the world's leading annual anthology dedicated solely to presenting the best in contemporary horror fiction. Praise for Stephen Jones: 'The best horror anthologist in the business is, of course, Stephen Jones, whose Mammoth Book of Best New Horror is one of the major bargains of this as of any other year.' Roz Kavaney 'An essential volume for horror readers.' Locus 'Stephen Jones . . . has a better sense of the genre than almost anyone in this country.' Lisa Tuttle, The Times Books

The Little One (Quick Read 2012)

Author: Lynda La Plante
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0857209213
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114

Book Description
An exclusive short story for World Book Day from bestselling author Lynda La Plante. This spooky tale will make you want to sleep with the light on. Barbara needs a story. A struggling journalist, she tricks her way into the home of former soap star Margaret Reynolds. Desperate for a scoop on the actress and her return to stardom, she finds instead a terrified woman living alone in a creepy manor house. A piano plays in the night, footsteps run overhead, doors slam in dark corners. The nights are full of strange noises. Barbara thinks there may be a child living upstairs, unseen. Who looks after her? And why is she kept out of sight? Little by little, actress Margaret's haunting story of broken promises is revealed, and Barbara is left with a chilling discovery.

A Cruel Fate

Author: Lindsey Davis
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 1444763180
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 83

Book Description
Martin Watts, a bookseller, is captured by Royalists. Jane Afton's brother Nat is taken too. They suffer inhumane treatment as prisoners-of-war. In Oxford Castle jailor William Smith tortures, beats, starves and deprives his helpless victims. Can Jane rescue her sick brother before he dies of neglect? Will Martin dare to escape? Based on real events in the English Civil War, Lindsey Davis retells the grim tale of Captain Smith's abuse of power in Oxford prison - where many died in misery though a lucky few survived.

Full House

Author: Maeve Binchy
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 1409137082
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76

Book Description
A fantastic Maeve Binchy - written specially for the World Book Day Quick Reads promotion. 'Her storytelling ability is second to none' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'It's little wonder that Maeve Binchy's bewitching stories have become world-beaters' OK MAGAZINE 'Maeve Binchy is a master storyteller' NEW YORK TIMES Dee loves her children very much, but now they are all grown up, shouldn't they leave home? Rosie moved out when she got married, but it didn't work out, so now she is back with her parents. Helen is a teacher, and doesn't earn enough for a place of her own. Anthony writes songs, and is just waiting for the day when someone will pay him for them. Until then, all three are happy at home. It doesn't cost them anything, and surely their parents like having a full house? When a crisis occurs, Dee decides things have to change for the whole family...whether they like it or not.