''Sting of the Zygons'' is a

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original novel written by Stephen Cole and based on the long-running science fiction television series ''

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''. It features the

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and

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. It was published on 19 April 2007, after the television debut of companion Martha Jones, alongside ''

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'' and ''

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''. The

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s, who have previously appeared both on television (''

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)'' and print ('' The Bodysnatchers''), make a return appearance.

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has stated in an interview that the Zygons were his favourite monsters in the classic series.

Plot summary

The

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lands the Doctor and Martha in the

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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.

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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 monster on the rampage, and the Doctor is soon embroiled in the plans of an old and terrifying enemy - the

s. As the hunters become the hunted, a desperate battle of wits begin - with the future of the entire world at stake.

Audiobook

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(Leo Jones in the TV series).

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Audiobook

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