May 9th, 2024
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Doctor Who Death in the Stars Hardcover
Originally listed as DW MM
Available to order from www.amazon.co.uk and www.uk.bookshop.org and www.hive.co.uk
A band of killers. Survivors with a secret. A death-defying murder mystery in space.
When young Mel’s business partner, Sabalom Glitz embarks on yet another “get rich quick” scheme, it marks the start of an epic, death-defying murder-mystery in space. After barely escaping the snares of a murderous galactic cult, Mel searches for fellow survivors in a nearby spaceship graveyard – while Glitz looks to fill his pockets. But the discovery of a spaceship with its crew in suspended animation and incredible secrets on board leaves the duo stranded with no way off.
Mel revives the crew – and then the murders start. Murders that cannot possibly have been committed by any of the crewmembers. In fact, there are only two realistic suspects – Glitz and Mel themselves…
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bryan
May 9th, 2024 - 11:08pmWhat more do you need to reel me in.
Written By Bonnie Langford
Staring Melanie Bush and Sabalom Glitz
And the Fabulous Jacs Rayner is on Board.
The Synopsis sound like a Doctor Lite Mad cap caper to bring 21st(c) Mel up to date.
I have loved these Companion novels, fingers crossed for Sarah written by Sadie Millar or Liz written by Geoffrey Beevers, loads more opportunities for more companions.
This website is so damn fantastic.
Bookcollector
May 9th, 2024 - 3:44pmI have to say this doesn’t really appeal now I’ve seen the synopsis. I still might get the paperback but I’m definitely not interested in the hardcover. I like the idea of actors penning novels featuring their character but the original fiction is leaving me cold a little now. Hope everyone who gets this enjoys it.
BigBen64
May 9th, 2024 - 3:14pmSynopsis listed on Waterstones website (https://www.waterstones.com/book/death-in-the-stars/bonnie-langford/9781785948794):
A band of killers. Survivors with a secret. A death-defying murder mystery in space.
When young Mel’s business partner, Sabalom Glitz embarks on yet another “get rich quick” scheme, it marks the start of an epic, death-defying murder-mystery in space. After barely escaping the snares of a murderous galactic cult, Mel searches for fellow survivors in a nearby spaceship graveyard – while Glitz looks to fill his pockets. But the discovery of a spaceship with its crew in suspended animation and incredible secrets on board leaves the duo stranded with no way off.
Mel revives the crew – and then the murders start. Murders that cannot possibly have been committed by any of the crewmembers. In fact, there are only two realistic suspects – Glitz and Mel themselves…
JD
May 9th, 2024 - 3:03pmThink it’s fantastic that the character is being given new dimension. And love the idea of more companions penning books! Ace started it!
rich
May 10th, 2024 - 8:59amHarry Sullivan’s War started it
Anon
May 10th, 2024 - 9:39am1986 such a shame fans didn’t want them at the time and plans for other books were dropped
Bookcollector
May 9th, 2024 - 2:50pmCutting back on original who fiction so I will wait for a proper description of the story before deciding to get this or not. Will probably wait for the paperback though. Although we still haven’t had an announcement for the frazer evil paperback yet.
Anon
May 9th, 2024 - 2:03pmWill wait for a paperback I think.
Leigh
May 9th, 2024 - 1:56pmLooks really cool, hopefully a signed version will become available to pre-order
Rory
May 9th, 2024 - 5:38pmCome on, Forbidden Planet. You know you want to.
I’ll buy one as well.
The Fishmonger
May 9th, 2024 - 6:09pmMe too
MJS
May 9th, 2024 - 12:55pmAw this is so cool!! A Mel book, BY MEL!!!
STC
May 9th, 2024 - 8:21pmIf you look at the small print it’s actually written by Jacqueline Rayner.
I’m pretty sure none of these Doctor Who novels written by cast members have actually been written by them.
Anon
May 10th, 2024 - 3:07pmSTC that is standard publishing practice. The plot will be the actors but they will receive help on the writing and in the case of these doctor who books the co-author will be able to deal with the continuity as the actors won’t be versed in that. Tom’s book was written with James Goss, Jacqueline worked with Alex Kingston and sophie aldred had Steve Cole and Mike tucker’s help. The books are still by those actors it’s not a con.
anon
May 11th, 2024 - 12:20amI agree with Anon’s succinct comment. Bonnie Langford (Like other Who writers) will have had a large input into the creation of this book. This isn’t a Ghost written novel written solely by a jobbing writer.
rich
May 11th, 2024 - 8:01amOf course it’s ghost written, stop making excuses
anon
May 11th, 2024 - 4:26pmTAO
The Unlicensed Physician
May 12th, 2024 - 1:45amanon: one of these days you’re gonna have to explain what TAO means.
Anon
May 12th, 2024 - 9:37amRich, I’ve said this already, ghost writing is standard industry practice, there is nothing wrong with it. Bonnie will have major input into the plot and characters. How much of Tom’s book did Tom write? Did people complain about his book? It does not matter if a book is ghost written what matters is, is it a good book!