Doctor Who: Hornet's Nest - Volume 2, Cover and Synopsis

On Wednesday, the details for the second audio adventure, in the Hornet’s Nest quintet starring Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor were announced. The cover (above), and the synopsis (below).

“Visiting the English seaside town of Cromer in the summer of 1932, the Doctor happens upon the strange world of the Cromer Palace of Curios.

The young Ernestina Scott is unusually beguiled by one of the museum's exhibits, and when the Doctor befriends her, they unwittingly embark upon a terrifying escapade.

Chased by animated dolls through a nightmarish model house, the Doctor realises he is being hunted by a familiar enemy. The unmistakable sound of hornets is in the air, and they are keen to speak to him.

Overseeing this game of cat and mouse is the Palace of Curios' curator - a certain Mrs Wibbsey...”

"The Dead Shoes" is the second of five linked stories written by the acclaimed Paul Magrs. The three following stories which will make up the quintet are entitled ‘The Circus of Doom’, ‘A Sting in the Tale’ and ‘Hive of Horror’.

‘The Dead Shoes’ is due for release on the 8th of October. Pre-order from Forbidden Planet (.com) for only £7.99 now!

Chandra.