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Doctor Who and the Hand of Fear

3.64/ 5 279 votes*

Released Thursday, January 18, 1979
Written by Terrance Dicks
Pages 128
Story Type Companion Exit
Time Travel Present
Tropes: (Potential Spoilers!) Mind Control
Locations Earth England Kastria
Synopsis

The Tardis lands in England, and Sarah, the Fourth Doctor's companion, looks forward to going home.

A freak accident in a quarry leaves the unconscious Sarah clutching an enormous stone Hand.

The Hand is the only surviving remnant of Eldrad, an alien super-being expelled from his planet, Kastria – and it has the power to control the human mind. Using Sarah as its instrument, the Hand goes in search of the atomic energy it needs to regenerate Eldrad's body.

Eldrad is determined to return to Kastria and punish his enemies. The Doctor and Sarah are caught up in the terrifying conclusion of a drama of betrayal and revenge that began millions of years ago.

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