Product Description

When the TARDIS materializes in medieval Worcester, the Doctor finds the city seemingly deserted. He soon discovers its population are living in a state of terror, afraid to leave their homes after dark, for fear of meeting their doom at the hands of the legendary Devil's Huntsman. And, after a terrifying encounter with a deadly Krillitane, the Doctor realizes the city has good reason to be scared!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6617 in Books
• Published on: 2009-09-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 256 pages

Customer Reviews

Storm in a teacup
Following on from their triumphant appearance in 2006 TV story 'School Reunion', another relatively unknown monster gets fleshed out in the latest original Tenth Doctor story from BBC Books. The Doctor is again companion-less, and this time links up with Emily, a mysterious humanoid from the future who is operating in medieval England. The Time Lord and his temporary companion are quickly caught up in a series of inexplicable murders, and The Doctor soon uncovers duplicity and treachery as the sinister 'Devil's Huntsman' causes superstitious locals to lock themselves away in their homes, and the new Sheriff to impose a strict curfew.

With several strong characters - notably guard Captain Darke and the enigmatic 'Henk', and a scintillating opening, this novel has all the hallmarks of a terrific read, however I found that after a strong start the story sagged in the middle and eventually became a generic runaround. Although impressive on the small screen, the Krillitane are pretty one-dimensional monsters, and the story just isn't gripping enough to carry them. Overall disappointing, but nevertheless readable.