The doctor meets up with Jane Hawkins and Long John Silver. And with the help of a treasure map, they go hunting for treasure.

The Doctor and Clara defeating the Great Intelligence at the Shard in London is mentioned several times. ( TV: The Bells of Saint John)There are too many characters from the show stuffed in here. You got the doctor, Clara, Vastra, Jenny, Strax, River Song and a well-known antagonist of the show in one story, which makes it feel very crowded for such a short book. And that’s not even counting the one-off characters on the island. Plus, because there are so many characters, none of them manage to stand out in any way.

His first book, (un)arranged marriage, created a huge amount of interest and won many awards, including the Angus Book Award and the Leicester Book of the Year. It was also shortlisted for the prestigious Branford Boase first novel award. Rani and Sukh and The Whisper were both shortlisted for the Booktrust Teenage Prize. Summoned to 1700s Plymouth, the Doctor and Clara must investigate a mysterious thievery from the Crown of King George. Also, for a book inspired by Treasure island, it’s a bit of a shame that there aren’t that many references to the original story. And those that are there are simply not explained very well, or at all.

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The Doctor, Clara, Vastra, Jenny, and Strax all refer to defeating the Great Intelligence and Walter Simeon in 1892. ( TV: The Snowmen) Thankfully, the Doctor and Clara won't be alone. A pirate called Long John Silver, a runaway called Janey Hawkins, and professor called River Song, are all along for the ride. Read more Look Inside Details