Doctor Who: Scratchman

Doctor Who: Scratchman by Tom Baker is a thrilling addition to the Doctor Who universe, published by Penguin Random House on January 22, 2019. This 352-page novel showcases Baker’s imaginative storytelling as he presents a gripping narrative that was originally intended for the big screen. The story 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 population.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale where the Doctor must confront an ancient force from another dimension, known as Scratchman, who embodies the essence of fear. As the time travelers navigate this perilous situation, they discover that their own nightmares are coming to life. This edition delves into themes of fear and courage within the framework of science fiction, making it a captivating read for fans of the genre.
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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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