New Series Books

I just finished my first new series book: The Eyeless.

I have to say Lance did a magnificent job of writing a book that wasn't childish - despite having children in it. It kept up with the quality I expect from having read most of the NAs and MAs.

This site - with a mature readership - is probably the perfect one to ask for recommendations for another new series book.

i'm not very mature- but i really enjoyed Prisoner of the Daleks. and "only human" by gareth roberts.

not read any 11th ones yet.

The Zygon one with the Tenth Doctor and Martha is good.

I must admit I've never read any of the New Series books because I thought they were for kids. Which is terrifically hypocritical since I happily read my Targets

Where's the best place to start?

At the beginning?

lucy_who wrote:I must admit I've never read any of the New Series books because I thought they were for kids. Which is terrifically hypocritical since I happily read my Targets

Where's the best place to start?

To be fair they are for kids. When launched they were expressly stated to be for children. I've no idea what age 'cause there to hard for the average 7/8 year olds, and not as much depth as say a Harry Potter or Dark Materials.

Having said that, 'The Eyeless' was well recommended, particularly by Lance himself, as appropriate for us Wrinklies. So I thought I would give it a go, and he was right. Compared to an NA or MA it's a novella rather than a novel - but still a damn good read.

I, like you, would like a recommendation for the next book. I don't think at the start is a good idea, though.

Which is where, exactly?

ETA: cross post. That raspberry was for the C=O

*blows raspberry back at the Supreme Commander*

FWIW, I'd start with the new 11th Doctor Novels. If you like them, go back to the Eccles ones.

My Target collection remains a priceless personal treasure. Built up over a period from the start of my teens to the start of my thirties. God Bless all who wrote for them. With the odd exception.

i wouldn't read all of them- like the target/virgin/bbc books some of them are good some aren't.

but i liked prisoner of the daleks, beautiful chaos and the pirate loop. try them...

The Co=Ordinator wrote:*blows raspberry back at the Supreme Commander*

FWIW, I'd start with the new 11th Doctor Novels. If you like them, go back to the Eccles ones.

My Target collection remains a priceless personal treasure. Built up over a period from the start of my teens to the start of my thirties. God Bless all who wrote for them. With the odd exception.

Thank you

And yes, my complete set of Targets is my pride and joy. I started at about the age of 14, and got about half a set from years of scouring car boot sales and charity shops. eBay was much more efficient!

lucy_who wrote:

The Co=Ordinator wrote:*blows raspberry back at the Supreme Commander*

FWIW, I'd start with the new 11th Doctor Novels. If you like them, go back to the Eccles ones.

My Target collection remains a priceless personal treasure. Built up over a period from the start of my teens to the start of my thirties. God Bless all who wrote for them. With the odd exception.

Thank you

And yes, my complete set of Targets is my pride and joy. I started at about the age of 14, and got about half a set from years of scouring car boot sales and charity shops. eBay was much more efficient!

i have them all. except for "the wheel in space"

I think I paid about £20 for that one But then I got the majority for between 50p and £1.50 so I think it balances out...

If we're talking NSAs, then I think that the author that has had the best handle on the range is Gary Russell. Both Beautiful Chaos and The Glamour Chase are right at the top of the list. I'd also recommend Prisoner of the Daleks, The Eyeless, The Krillitane Storm and Only Human.

So far then, ignoring The Eyeless, the thread being 'I enjoyed the Eyeless, what else is there good'...

3 votes for Prisoner of the Daleks

2 votes for Only Human
& for beautiful chaos

& one vote so far for each of
Sting Zygons, the pirate loop, The Glamour Chase & The Krillitane Storm

any more for any more?