Doctor Who: Scratchman
Doctor Who: Scratchman by Tom Baker is a reprint edition published by National Geographic Books on May 26, 2020. This 320-page novel marks Baker’s first foray into writing for the Doctor Who universe, showcasing his imaginative storytelling. The narrative follows the Doctor, along with companions Harry and Sarah Jane Smith, as they arrive on a remote Scottish island, only to confront terrifying creatures that threaten the local inhabitants.
In this thrilling tale, the Doctor and his friends find themselves ensnared in a sinister plot orchestrated by an ancient force known as Scratchman, who seeks to exploit the Doctor’s deepest fears. As the characters navigate this perilous situation, they must confront not only the monstrous scarecrows but also the looming threat of Scratchman, who claims to embody the essence of the Devil. This edition invites readers into a world of science fiction filled with suspense and adventure, as the Doctor battles against time and his own nightmares to save the universe.
Official synopsis Publisher
What are you afraid of?
In his first-ever Doctor Who novel, Tom Baker’s incredible imagination is given free rein. A story so epic it was originally intended for the big screen, Scratchman is a gripping, white-knuckle thriller almost forty years in the making.
The Doctor, Harry and Sarah Jane Smith arrive at a remote Scottish island, when their holiday is cut short by the appearance of strange creatures – hideous scarecrows, who are preying on the local population. The islanders are living in fear, and the Doctor vows to save them all. But it doesn’t go to plan – the time travellers have fallen into a trap, and Scratchman is coming for them.
With the fate of the universe hanging in the balance, the Doctor must battle an ancient force from another dimension, one who claims to be the Devil. Scratchman wants to know what the Doctor is most afraid of. And the Doctor’s worst nightmares are coming out to play…
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