Ignorance is not bliss. It is the alien invader’s greatest advantage. Tales of unearthly beings have long circulated among us, from legends of intelligent life on Earth before Homo Sapiens to conspiracy theories about what really happened at the Battle of Canary Wharf. But the truth is that alien life exists – and here, at last, is proof. Based on exclusive access to classified government files, The Secret Lives of Monsters collects evidence that has been suppressed for centuries – notes from clandestine meetings, reports of eyewitness accounts, never-before-seen images and documents, secrets provided by a mysterious agent known only as ‘the Doctor’, and more. It reveals all we know about aliens who are already here, and provides essential information to survive future invasions. So don’t panic. You are not weaponless. The Secret Lives of Monsters will give you the greatest weapon of all: knowledge.
Justin Richards is something of an elder statesman of Doctor Who, a name instantly familiar to fans during the wilderness years and the new series alike. When not acting as creative consultant to the BBC range, Richards is equally adept at writing audios, novels and non-fiction works across a near unrivalled résumé, having already provided the excellent Silhouette for the Twelfth Doctor range in recent months. Returning to non-fiction after 2013’s successful Doctor Who 50: The Essential Guide however, Richards once more approaches the theme of Doctor Who monsters that he tackled in 100 Scariest Monsters and the RTD era Monsters and Villains, Aliens and Enemies and Creatures and Demons.
Laying very much in the same sphere as The Doctor: His Lives and Times, the author successfully blurs the lines between fiction and non-fiction, presenting the content as the findings of government sources on various creatures from the entirety of the canon (with a natural focus on the ongoing series), even including references to Big Finish’s output. One of the book’s highlights is the combining of both new and classic into a unified consensus.
Utilising both on-screen ques and creative license, Richards provides an enthralling account of each of the fourteen highlighted enemies, including Daleks, Cybermen, Sontarans, Zygons and the Great Intelligence. From information on the Daleks being in ancient hieroglyphs to revealing the Sontarans weaknesses, each section is accompanied by a behind-the-scenes article on the creation of each beastie!
Packed with artwork, photos, diagrams and more, like most books of this nature from the BBC, The Secret Lives of Monsters is a visual treat, displaying a wealth of information and imagery without overloading the reader.
While not one for those desiring an in-depth look at the series or the Doctor Who historian, The Secret Lives of Monsters is not designed to be so. Serving as an introduction of sorts, heavy on style, the book is ideally suited for all the family and would be an excellent present as we approach the holiday season.
Plus, you can never have too much knowledge of your enemy when faced with an imminent alien invasion!
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The Secret Lives of Monsters will give you the greatest weapon of all: knowledge. World governments and organisations have sought to hide the truth for centuries, but with this top secret document you can find all the information you need.Tales of unearthly beings have long circulated among us, from legends of intelligent life on Earth before Homo sapiens to conspiracy theories about what really happened at the Battle of Canary Wharf. But the truth is that alien life exists - and here, at last, is proof. You will have access to all of the evidence, including notes from clandestine meetings, reports of eyewitness accounts, never-before-seen images and documents, secrets provided by a mysterious agent known only as 'the Doctor'.All you need to survive a monster invasion is here... And it's for your eyes only.
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