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{{Short description|1994 novel by Steve Lyons}}
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|writer=[[Steve Lyons (writer)|Steve Lyons]]
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'''''Conundrum''''' is an original novel written by [[Steve Lyons (writer)|Steve Lyons]] and based on the long-running British [[science fiction on television|science fiction television]] series ''[[Doctor Who]]''. It features the [[Seventh Doctor]], [[Ace (Doctor Who)|Ace]] and [[Bernice Summerfield|Bernice]]. A prelude to the novel, also penned by Lyons, appeared in ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' #208. This novel is the fourth book in the "[[Virgin New Adventures#Alternate History Cycle|Alternate Universe cycle]]" which continues until ''[[No Future]]''.
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'''''Conundrum''''' is an original novel written by [[Steve Lyons (writer)|Steve Lyons]] and based on the long-running British [[science fiction on television|science fiction television]] series ''[[Doctor Who]]''. It features the [[Seventh Doctor]], [[Ace (Doctor Who)|Ace]] and [[Bernice Summerfield|Bernice]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Wolverson|first1=E.G.|title=Conundrum|url=http://www.doctorwhoreviews.co.uk/NA22.htm|website=Doctor Who Reviews|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref> A prelude to the novel, also penned by Lyons, appeared in ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' #208. This novel is the fourth book in the "[[Virgin New Adventures#Alternate History Cycle|Alternate Universe cycle]]" which continues until ''[[No Future (novel)|No Future]]''.


==Plot==
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==Continuity==
==Continuity==


* ''Conundrum'' features the Land of Fiction first seen in the 1968 television serial ''[[The Mind Robber]]''. Lyons' later ''New Adventure'' ''[[Head Games (Doctor Who)|Head Games]]'' is a sequel to this novel and also relates to the Land of Fiction.
* ''Conundrum'' features the Land of Fiction first seen in the 1968 television serial ''[[The Mind Robber]]''. Lyons' later ''New Adventure'' ''[[Head Games (novel)|Head Games]]'' is a sequel to this novel and also relates to the Land of Fiction.

* This novel is effectively written in the first person by Jason, the Master of the Land of Fiction. This enables [[metafiction]]al concepts; for instance, he grows frustrated that he finds it impossible to read the Doctor's mind, a reference to the New Adventures guideline that the books should not show what the Doctor is thinking.
* This novel is effectively written in the first person by Jason, the Master of the Land of Fiction. This enables [[metafiction]]al concepts; for instance, he grows frustrated that he finds it impossible to read the Doctor's mind, a reference to the New Adventures guideline that the books should not show what the Doctor is thinking.

* This novel features the second occasion in which the Doctor manages to repair the TARDIS's chameleon circuit, the previous occasion being the [[Sixth Doctor]] story ''[[Attack of the Cybermen]]''. Although technically this is not the same TARDIS.
* This novel features the second occasion in which the Doctor manages to repair the TARDIS's chameleon circuit, the previous occasion being the [[Sixth Doctor]] story ''[[Attack of the Cybermen]]''. Although technically this is not the same TARDIS.


==External links==
==References==
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*[http://www.drwhoguide.com/whona22p.htm ''Conundrum'' Prelude]
*{{Doctor Who RG | id=who_na22 | title=Conundrum}}
*[http://www.magnetopia.org/cloisterlibrary/conu.htm The Cloister Library - ''Conundrum'']
*{{TardisLibrary | id=355 | title=Conundrum}}


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===Reviews===
{{Seventh Doctor stories|selected=Books}}
*{{OG review | id=na-22 | title=Conundrum}}
{{Bernice Summerfield stories|selected=Books}}
*{{DWRG | id=conu | title=Conundrum}}

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Latest revision as of 11:57, 2 October 2023

Conundrum
AuthorSteve Lyons
Cover artistJeff Cummins
SeriesDoctor Who book:
Virgin New Adventures
Release number
22
SubjectFeaturing:
Seventh Doctor
Ace, Bernice
PublisherVirgin Books
Publication date
January 1994
ISBN0-426-20408-5
Preceded byThe Left-Handed Hummingbird 
Followed byNo Future 

Conundrum is an original novel written by Steve Lyons and based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It features the Seventh Doctor, Ace and Bernice.[1] A prelude to the novel, also penned by Lyons, appeared in Doctor Who Magazine #208. This novel is the fourth book in the "Alternate Universe cycle" which continues until No Future.

Plot

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What seems to be a simple murder investigation in a quiet English village becomes something far more deadly for the Seventh Doctor and his companions when the inhabitants begin to exhibit superhero abilities...

Continuity

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  • Conundrum features the Land of Fiction first seen in the 1968 television serial The Mind Robber. Lyons' later New Adventure Head Games is a sequel to this novel and also relates to the Land of Fiction.
  • This novel is effectively written in the first person by Jason, the Master of the Land of Fiction. This enables metafictional concepts; for instance, he grows frustrated that he finds it impossible to read the Doctor's mind, a reference to the New Adventures guideline that the books should not show what the Doctor is thinking.
  • This novel features the second occasion in which the Doctor manages to repair the TARDIS's chameleon circuit, the previous occasion being the Sixth Doctor story Attack of the Cybermen. Although technically this is not the same TARDIS.

References

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  1. ^ Wolverson, E.G. "Conundrum". Doctor Who Reviews. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
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