The Witch Hunters (novel)
The Witch Hunters is a BBC Books original novel written by Steve Lyons and based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who.[3] It features the First Doctor, Barbara, Ian, and Susan.
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| Author | Steve Lyons |
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| Series | Doctor Who book: Past Doctor Adventures |
Release number | 9 |
| Subject | Featuring: First Doctor Barbara, Ian, and Susan |
| Set in | Period between City at World's End and Planet of Giants[1][2] |
| Publisher | BBC Books |
Publication date | 2 March 1998 |
| Pages | 282 |
| ISBN | 0-563-40579-1 |
| Preceded by | Eye of Heaven |
| Followed by | The Hollow Men |
This book was republished in 2015 by BBC Books as part of the History Collection.
Synopsis
With the Doctor wanting to repair the TARDIS in peace and quiet, Barbara, Ian and Susan decide to get some experience of living in the nearby village of Salem. But the Doctor knows about the horrors destined to engulf the village and determines that they should leave.
His friends are not impressed. His granddaughter Susan has her own ideas, and is desperate to return, whatever the cost. But perhaps the Doctor was right. Perhaps Susan's actions will lead them all into terrible danger and cause the tragedy that is already unfolding to escalate out of control.
An adventure set during the Salem witch trials (1692-1693), featuring the First Doctor as played by William Hartnell and his companions Susan, Ian and Barbara.
References
- The Doctor's Timeline at The Whoniverse gives support for specific placement relative to other spin-off media.
- Placement between The Reign of Terror and Planet of Giants confirmed by cover blurb.
- Wolverson, E.G. "The Witch Hunters". Doctor Who Reviews. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
External links
- The Witch Hunters title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- The Cloister Library - The Witch Hunters