David A. McIntee

David A. McIntee is a British author known for his extensive work in science fiction media tie-in novels and non-fiction books. Active since 1993, he has established himself particularly in the Doctor Who and Star Trek franchises. McIntee's most significant contributions have been his numerous Doctor Who spin-off novels, along with standalone novels for properties like Final Destination and Space: 1999. His non-fiction work includes comprehensive guides to Star Trek: Voyager and the Alien/Predator franchises. Beyond novels, McIntee has authored various audio plays and contributed regularly to science fiction magazines including Dreamwatch, SFX, and Star Trek Communicator. He expanded into comic book writing with The Kingdom of Hades, a sequel series to Jason and the Argonauts. As an editor, McIntee co-produced the anthology Shelf Life between 2006-2008, a charitable project dedicated to fellow Doctor Who novelist Craig Hinton, with proceeds benefiting the British Heart Foundation. His work in the Star Trek universe includes short fiction contributions to The Next Generation anthology The Sky's The Limit and Seven Deadly Sins.

Readers describe McIntee's work as competent but unexceptional, particularly in his Doctor Who novels and Star Trek tie-ins. On Goodreads, his books average 3.3-3.7 out of 5 stars. Readers praise: - Accurate military/historical details - Fast-paced action sequences - Faithfulness to established franchises - Clear, straightforward writing style Common criticisms: - Flat characterization - Predictable plots - Over-reliance on action over character development - "Workmanlike" prose lacking distinct voice His non-fiction books about film and TV receive higher ratings than his fiction, with readers noting their thorough research. His "Beautiful Monsters: The Unofficial and Unauthorized Guide to Alien" averages 4.1/5 on Amazon, with reviewers highlighting its comprehensive production details. One Goodreads reviewer summarizes: "McIntee delivers exactly what you expect from a tie-in novel - no more, no less. The story moves along efficiently but doesn't take many risks."

Autumn Mist - A World War II-set Doctor Who novel featuring the Eighth Doctor investigating mysterious forces in the Ardennes during the Battle of the Bulge.

Lords of the Storm - A Doctor Who adventure following the Fifth Doctor and Turlough as they become involved in a conflict between the Sontarans and the Rutan Host.

Sanctuary - A historical Doctor Who novel where the First Doctor and companions visit a medieval abbey plagued by mysterious deaths.

The Dark Path - A Second Doctor story exploring the early history of the Master before he became the Doctor's nemesis.

The Eleventh Tiger - A First Doctor historical adventure set in 1865 China, dealing with martial arts schools and local politics.

The Shadow of Weng-Chiang - A Doctor Who novel featuring the Fourth Doctor that serves as a sequel to the television story "The Talons of Weng-Chiang."

The Wages of Sin - A Third Doctor historical novel set in pre-revolutionary Russia involving Rasputin and the imperial family.

White Darkness - A Seventh Doctor story set in 1915 Haiti involving zombies and Lovecraftian horror elements.

Peter David Has written extensively for both Star Trek and Doctor Who franchises, producing numerous media tie-in novels. His work spans multiple sci-fi properties and comic books, with a focus on established universes similar to McIntee.

Keith R.A. DeCandido Built his career writing tie-in fiction across franchises including Star Trek, Supernatural, and Doctor Who. He brings technical expertise to franchise writing while maintaining consistency with established canon.

Una McCormack Specializes in Star Trek novels and Doctor Who fiction, with work appearing in both universes. Her background in academia informs her approach to science fiction properties.

James Swallow Writes across multiple sci-fi properties including Star Trek, Doctor Who, and Warhammer 40,000. His experience spans novels, audio dramas, and television, similar to McIntee's diverse media output.

Gary Russell Has written Doctor Who novels and served as script editor for the series, while also producing tie-in works for other properties. His involvement in both the creative and production sides of franchises mirrors McIntee's comprehensive approach to science fiction properties.