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UNIT Anthologies #3
Benton and Hawthorne Investigate
When UNIT is called in to investigate strange goings-on at Addershall Hall, they uncover a supernatural menace about to be unleashed upon the world. They need an expert. They need Miss Hawthorne.
Or "Aunt Olive", as Sergeant John Benton of UNIT calls her.
The pair must go undercover to find out the truth about the wyverns ushered into this universe by a clandestine group of evil-worshippers. Tempted away from Devil's End, Miss Hawthorne soon gets a taste for adventure, and so, in these six short stories, she and Benton have to track down the reason for mysterious earthquakes across the sleepy village of Lower Budworthy, slip out the Wringford Worm's grip, and find themselves in Germany, recovering experimental missile plans. Of course, they also meet some new friends – and plenty of enemies – along the way.
It's Agatha Christie, spliced with dark magic, and infused with that warm nostalgic glow of the 1970s Doctor Who Target novels.
Going beyond The Dæmons, the Brigadier assists Benton and Hawthorne in this exciting confrontation with the forces of black magic!
Or "Aunt Olive", as Sergeant John Benton of UNIT calls her.
The pair must go undercover to find out the truth about the wyverns ushered into this universe by a clandestine group of evil-worshippers. Tempted away from Devil's End, Miss Hawthorne soon gets a taste for adventure, and so, in these six short stories, she and Benton have to track down the reason for mysterious earthquakes across the sleepy village of Lower Budworthy, slip out the Wringford Worm's grip, and find themselves in Germany, recovering experimental missile plans. Of course, they also meet some new friends – and plenty of enemies – along the way.
It's Agatha Christie, spliced with dark magic, and infused with that warm nostalgic glow of the 1970s Doctor Who Target novels.
Going beyond The Dæmons, the Brigadier assists Benton and Hawthorne in this exciting confrontation with the forces of black magic!
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First published May 15, 2025
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May 17, 2026
3.5
I particularly enjoyed the character Iolanthe and her introduction story.
The ship story was also a highlight.
Overall, I think the book could've been a lot shorter, as I found some of the stories seemed very similar.
The characterisation of the Brigadier was spot on. I can tell that the author must be a big fan of that era of the show.
Enjoyed overall. The writing style flows well, but there were parts that dragged for me.
I particularly enjoyed the character Iolanthe and her introduction story.
The ship story was also a highlight.
Overall, I think the book could've been a lot shorter, as I found some of the stories seemed very similar.
The characterisation of the Brigadier was spot on. I can tell that the author must be a big fan of that era of the show.
Enjoyed overall. The writing style flows well, but there were parts that dragged for me.
February 23, 2026
Consistently good, although the last story was perhaps the weakest.
Characterization was good, I liked adding Iolanthe to the team and hope we get more like this. Lucy, you need to write either more short stories or a full novel.
Also appreciated was one line in the last story about bring let down and mentioning Dinosaurs, so we can place this after IotDinos and know why Mike Yates isn’t involved. It’s the little details that mean a lot.
Characterization was good, I liked adding Iolanthe to the team and hope we get more like this. Lucy, you need to write either more short stories or a full novel.
Also appreciated was one line in the last story about bring let down and mentioning Dinosaurs, so we can place this after IotDinos and know why Mike Yates isn’t involved. It’s the little details that mean a lot.
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