Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: A Tale of High Adventure is a 1984 young adult adaptation of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom by author Les Martin and illustrated with photographs from the film.
Publisher's summary[]
The greatest adventurer of the all, Indiana Jones, is back — and in deeper danger than ever.
With him are a beautiful nightclub singer named Willie Scott and a spunky Chinese boy named Short Round. Together they descend into an underground labyrinth of occult evil below a glittering palace in exotic India — to do battle with Kali, goddess of death and destruction.
Can Indy deafeat Kali and her bloodthirsty army of worshippers?
Or will he and his friends become her slaves — forever?
Plot summary[]
Differences from the film[]
- The story begins with Indiana Jones and Willie Scott crashing through Short Round's car after escaping Club Obi Wan.
Appearances[]
Characters[]
- Indiana Jones
- Willie Scott
- Short Round
- Wu Han (Mentioned only)