Mark Gatiss Books In Order
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| The Vesuvius Club / A Bit of Fluff | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Devil in Amber | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Black Butterfly | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Lucifer Box Graphic Novels
| The Vesuvius Club Graphic Novel | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Sherlock Manga Books
| A Study In Pink | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Blind Banker | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Great Game | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| A Scandal In Belgravia Vol. 2 | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| The Essex Files | (1997) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
| James Whale: A Biography or the Would-Be Gentleman | (1995) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Doctor Who Annuals Books
| The Doctor Who Annual 1970 | (1969) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Doctor Who Annual 1971 | (1970) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Doctor Who Annual 1973 | (1972) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Doctor Who Annual 1974 | (1973) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Doctor Who Annual 1975 | (1974) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Doctor Who Annual 1977 | (1976) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Doctor Who Annual 1978 | (1977) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Doctor Who Annual 1979 | (1978) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who Annual 1980 | (1979) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who Annual 1981 | (1980) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who Annual 1982 | (1981) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who Annual 1983 | (1982) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who Annual 1984 | (1983) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who Annual 1985: 21st Year Anniversary Issue | (1984) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who Annual: 1986 | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who Yearbook 1992 | (1991) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who Yearbook 1993 | (1992) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who Yearbook 1994 | (1993) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who Yearbook 1995 | (1994) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who Yearboook 1996 | (1995) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who Annual 2006 | (2005) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Official Annual 2007 | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Official Annual 2008 | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Official Annual 2009 | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Official Annual 2010 | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Official Annual 2011 | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Official Annual 2012 | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Doctor Who Official Annual 2013 | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Official 50th Anniversary Annual | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Official Annual 2015 | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Official Annual 2016 | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Official Annual 2017 | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Official Annual 2018 | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Official Annual 2019 | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Official Annual 2020 | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Official Annual 2021 | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
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Publication Order of Doctor Who Novelizations Books
| Doctor Who and the Daleks / Doctor Who in an Exciting Adventure with the Daleks | (1964) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Zarbi | (1965) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Crusaders | (1966) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Massacre | (1966) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Sea-Devils | (1974) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Auton Invasion | (1974) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Cave Monsters | (1974) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Doomsday Weapon | (1974) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Day of the Daleks | (1974) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Daemons | (1974) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Abominable Snowmen | (1974) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Doctor Who Monster Book | (1975) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Cybermen | (1975) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Giant Robot | (1975) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Terror of the Autons | (1975) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Curse of Peladon | (1975) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Green Death | (1975) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Planet of the Spiders | (1975) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Revenge of the Cybermen | (1976) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Web of Fear | (1976) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Loch Ness Monster | (1976) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Genesis of the Daleks | (1976) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Dinosaur Invasion | (1976) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Ice Warriors | (1976) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Space War | (1976) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Planet of the Daleks | (1976) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Dalek Invasion of Earth | (1977) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Masque of Mandragora | (1977) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Brain of Morbius | (1977) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Talons of Weng-Chiang | (1977) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Carnival of Monsters | (1977) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Face of Evil | (1977) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Mutants | (1977) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Seeds of Doom | (1977) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Claws of Axos | (1977) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Ark in Space | (1977) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Deadly Assassin | (1977) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Time Warrior | (1978) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Tomb of the Cybermen | (1978) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Pyramids of Mars | (1978) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Death to the Daleks | (1978) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Horror of Fang Rock | (1978) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Second Doctor Who Monster Book | (1978) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Sontaran Experiment | (1978) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Android Invasion | (1978) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the War Games | (1979) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Hand of Fear | (1979) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Image of the Fendahl | (1979) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Further Adventures of Dr. Who | (1979) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Adventures of K9 and Other Mechanical Creatures | (1979) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Robots of Death | (1979) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Invisible Enemy | (1979) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Destiny of the Daleks | (1979) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Ribos Operation | (1979) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Androids of Tara | (1980) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Armageddon Factor | (1980) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Stones of Blood | (1980) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Underworld | (1980) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Invasion of Time | (1980) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Monster of Peladon | (1980) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Power of Kroll | (1980) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Nightmare of Eden | (1980) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Keys of Marinus | (1980) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Horns of Nimon | (1980) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Creature from the Pit | (1981) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Enemy of the World | (1981) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the State of Decay | (1981) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and an Unearthly Child | (1981) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Leisure Hive | (1982) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and The Sunmakers. | (1982) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and Warriors' Gate | (1982) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Keeper of Traken | (1982) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Visitation | (1982) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Logopolis | (1982) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Meglos | (1983) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Four to Doomsday | (1983) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Time-Flight | (1983) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Terminus | (1983) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Castrovalva | (1983) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Arc of Infinity | (1983) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Mawdryn Undead | (1983) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Earthshock | (1983) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Five Doctors | (1983) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Kinda | (1983) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Snakedance | (1984) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Aztecs | (1984) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Dominators | (1984) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Enlightenment | (1984) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Inferno | (1984) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Warriors of the Deep | (1984) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Highlanders | (1984) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Frontios | (1984) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Galaxy Four | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Gunfighters | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Time Monster | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who Slipback | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Krotons | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Planet of Fire | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Mind of Evil | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Caves of Androzani | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Myth Makers | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Marco Polo | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Invasion | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Awakening | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Two Doctors | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Timelash | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Faceless Ones | (1986) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Ark | (1986) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Savages | (1986) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Black Orchid | (1986) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Twin Dilemma | (1986) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Mark of the Rani | (1986) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Celestial Toymaker | (1986) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The King's Demons | (1986) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Fury from the Deep | (1986) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Mind Robber | (1986) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Reign of Terror | (1987) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Rescue | (1987) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Time Meddler | (1987) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Ambassadors of Death | (1987) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Space Museum | (1987) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Sensorites | (1987) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Romans | (1987) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Mysterious Planet | (1987) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Time and the Rani | (1987) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Macra Terror | (1988) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Terror of the Vervoids | (1988) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Underwater Menace | (1988) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Wheel in Space | (1988) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Edge of Destruction | (1988) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Smugglers | (1988) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Vengeance on Varos | (1988) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Ultimate Foe | (1988) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Greatest Show in the Galaxy | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Delta and the Bannermen | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The War Machines | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Attack of the Cybermen | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Dragonfire | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Chase | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Daleks Masterplan I | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Mindwarp | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Silver Nemesis | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Mutation of Time | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Planet of Giants | (1990) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Happiness Patrol | (1990) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Space Pirates | (1990) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Remembrance of the Daleks | (1990) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Survival | (1990) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Ghost Light | (1990) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Curse of Fenric | (1990) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Battlefield | (1991) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Pescatons | (1991) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Power of the Daleks | (1993) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Evil of the Daleks | (1993) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The TV Movie / The Novel of the Film | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Time of Angels | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Eleventh Hour | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Three Doctors | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Androids of Tara | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Tales of Trenzalore | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| City of Death | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Krikkitmen | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Resurrection of the Daleks | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Crimson Horror | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Web Planet | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Fires of Pompeii | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Eaters of Light | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Seeds of Death | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Planet of Evil | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Church on Ruby Road | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Moon Cruise | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
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Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books
Publication Order of Doctor Who: Past Doctor Adventures Books
Publication Order of Doctor Who: Target Collection Books
| Paradise Towers | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and The Pirate Planet | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Christmas Invasion | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Day of the Doctor | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Doctor Who and the Time War | (2018) | Originally planned for release in a 2013 issue of Doctor Who Magazine for the show's 50th anniversary, this idea was shelved when a minisode prequel contradicted the story's events. | ||
| Rose | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Resurrection of the Daleks | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Revelation of the Daleks | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Crimson Horror | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Dalek | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Witchfinders | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Stones of Blood | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Planet of the Ood | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Zygon Invasion | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Kerblam! | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Warriors’ Gate and Beyond | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Evil of the Daleks | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Giggle | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Wild Blue Yonder | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Rogue | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| 73 Yards | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Space Babies | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
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Publication Order of Doctor Who: Big Finish Monthly Adventures Audio Books
Publication Order of Doctor Who: Thirteenth Doctor Adventures Books
| The Good Doctor | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Secret in Vault 13 | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Molten Heart | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Combat Magicks | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Time Lapse | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| At Childhood's End | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Maze of Doom | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Adventures in Lockdown | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
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Publication Order of Doctor Who Storybook Books
| The Doctor Who Storybook 2007 | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Doctor Who Storybook 2008 | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Doctor Who Storybook 2009 | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Doctor Who Storybook 2010 | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
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Publication Order of Anthologies
About Mark Gatiss
Mark Gatiss is a multi-talented English performer and creator. He acts, writes, directs, and produces for film, TV, and books. Known for his collaborations with Steven Moffat, he has earned awards like BAFTAs, Emmys, and Olivier Awards. His work spans comedy, drama, and everything in between.
As a writer, Gatiss has a knack for crafting memorable characters. His protagonists feel real, with clear motivations and distinct voices. Stories he creates pull readers in with sharp dialogue and unexpected twists. His narratives move quickly but leave room for depth and humor.
Gatiss excels at blending genres to make entertaining, engaging tales. Whether writing mysteries, historical pieces, or sci-fi, his plots stay fresh and compelling. He understands pacing, knowing when to slow down or speed up. His ability to balance wit, emotion, and suspense keeps audiences hooked.
He entertains audiences globally through his unique blend of wit, charm, and storytelling. Whether acting, writing, or directing, he stays authentic, never forcing a style that isn’t his own. His performances feel natural, often mixing humor with depth in a way that resonates with people. Fans appreciate his ability to be both clever and relatable.
His writing reflects his wide-ranging interests, from history to horror, always infused with his distinctive voice. He doesn’t chase trends but crafts stories that genuinely excite him, which in turn captivates readers and viewers. His work often carries a playful energy, making even dark or complex subjects feel engaging. This sincerity is what keeps audiences coming back.
On stage and screen, Gatiss brings characters to life with precision and warmth. He understands timing, delivering lines in a way that feels spontaneous yet perfectly polished. Whether in a dramatic role or a comedic one, he remains unmistakably himself. His ability to entertain while staying true to his own style is why he connects with so many people.
Mark Gatiss continues to create, with plenty of new projects on the horizon. His passion for storytelling ensures he’ll keep writing, acting, and directing in ways that surprise and delight. Fans can expect more of his sharp wit, rich characters, and inventive plots. Whatever comes next, it’s sure to be distinctly his own.
Early and Personal Life
Mark Gatiss was born on October 17, 1966, in Sedgefield, County Durham, into a working-class family. He spent his early years near Winterton psychiatric hospital before moving to Trimdon and later Heighington, where his father worked as an engineer. These surroundings, along with his love of Doctor Who, Hammer Horror films, and classic literature like Sherlock Holmes, shaped his creative imagination.
As a child, Gatiss enjoyed reading H.G. Wells and collecting fossils, interests that later influenced his storytelling. He attended Heighington Church of England Primary School, along with Woodham Comprehensive School, where he was a contemporary of future Doctor Who writer Paul Magrs. His passion for storytelling grew during these years, setting the stage for his future career in the arts.
Gatiss further honed his craft by studying Theatre Arts at Bretton Hall College, part of the University of Leeds. This formal training helped him develop his skills as a writer and performer. His early influences, from classic horror to science fiction, remain evident in his work today, blending nostalgia with fresh, original ideas.
Writing Career
Mark Gatiss first gained widespread recognition as a co-creator and writer of the dark comedy series The League of Gentlemen (1999–2002), where he also performed. His sharp, offbeat humor and talent for crafting memorable characters established him as a distinctive voice in British television. Later, he co-created Sherlock (2010–2017), contributing as a writer while playing Mycroft Holmes, and wrote for Doctor Who under both Russell T Davies and Steven Moffat.
Gatiss continued expanding his writing career with projects like Dracula (2020), a BBC/Netflix miniseries where he also starred. His scripts often blend wit, suspense, and deep genre knowledge, making his work both entertaining and clever. With more writing projects undoubtedly ahead, Gatiss remains a versatile and engaging storyteller across television and beyond.
Doctor Who: The Roundheads
Mark Gatiss wrote Doctor Who: The Roundheads, published in 1997 by London Bridge. It is the sixth installment in the Past Doctor Adventures book series. The novel features the Second Doctor and his companions in a historical adventure.
Set in December 1648, the story follows the Doctor and his companions during England’s political turmoil after the Civil Wars. Ben gets forcibly recruited onto a ship bound for Amsterdam, while Polly accidentally becomes involved in a scheme to free King Charles.
Meanwhile, the Doctor and Jamie land in the Tower of London, accused of conspiracy. Their challenge is to escape, reunite with Ben and Polly, and ensure historical events unfold correctly.
This historical adventure delivers an exciting blend of intrigue and time-travel chaos. Readers will enjoy the fast-paced plot as the Doctor and companions navigate 17th-century England’s political dangers. The clever historical setting creates tension while staying true to the series’ spirit. Fans of classic Doctor Who will find this a satisfying, well-crafted story.
Black Butterfly
Mark Gatiss’s Black Butterfly was published on November 3, 2008, by Simon & Schuster. It serves as the third installment in the Lucifer Box series of novels. The book continues the adventures of the titular spy in Gatiss’s signature blend of historical and thriller fiction.
The story itself follows aging secret agent Lucifer Box as Queen Elizabeth II ascends the throne, marking the end of his scandalous career. When prominent Establishment figures begin dying in strange accidents, Box investigates despite his impending retirement.
His pursuit leads him from London’s underworld to Istanbul and Jamaica, uncovering connections to assassin Kingdom Kum and the enigmatic Black Butterfly. The aging spy must confront an enemy tied to his own past before time runs out on his final mission.
A stylish spy adventure, this novel delivers wit, intrigue and globe-trotting action in equal measure. Readers will enjoy the aging Lucifer Box’s final mission, packed with eccentric characters and clever twists. Gatiss’s vivid settings, from Soho to Jamaica, create a thrilling backdrop for the story. Fans of stylish, unconventional espionage tales will find this a satisfying conclusion to Box’s adventures.
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