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A review by geekwayne
Doctor Who: Devil in the Smoke by Justin Richards
3.0
A novella that acts as a prequel to the most recent Doctor Who Christmas special 'The Snowmen.' This novel features Madame Vastra, Jenny and Strax, but is notably missing the Doctor. Set in Victorian England, Madame Vastra is referred to as the Great Detective. Her lizard-like appearance means she wears a veil most of the time.
A couple of young boys build a snowman and discover a dead woman in it. They are chased and one of the boys, Harry, is rescued by Strax, a stocky alien with a mind set on mayhem. Harry is taken to Madame Vastra for help. The mystery is solved, but leads right into where the Christmas special picks up.
I would love a series with these three characters, known as The Paternoster Gang. I'd like more depth, and having them solve crimes in Victorian London would be a lot of fun. This book is a novella, so it gives no more depth to the characters, which is a shame, but it's still a quick, fun read.
A couple of young boys build a snowman and discover a dead woman in it. They are chased and one of the boys, Harry, is rescued by Strax, a stocky alien with a mind set on mayhem. Harry is taken to Madame Vastra for help. The mystery is solved, but leads right into where the Christmas special picks up.
I would love a series with these three characters, known as The Paternoster Gang. I'd like more depth, and having them solve crimes in Victorian London would be a lot of fun. This book is a novella, so it gives no more depth to the characters, which is a shame, but it's still a quick, fun read.