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Doctor Who: The Blood Cell (12th Doctor novel)

"Release the Doctor – or the killing will start."

An asteroid in the furthest reaches of space – the most secure prison for the most dangerous of criminals. The Governer is responsible for the cruellest murderer so he's not impressed by the arrival of the man they're calling the most dangerous criminal in the quadrant. Or, as he prefers to be known, the Doctor.

But when the new prisoner immediately sets about trying to escape, and keeps trying, the Governor sets out to find out why.

Who is the Doctor and what's he really doing there? And who is the young woman who comes every day to visit him, only to be turned away by the guards?

When the killing finally starts, the Governor begins to get his answers ...

About James Goss

James Goss is a Sunday Times Bestselling author who has written several Doctor Who books, including being Douglas Adams' literal ghost writer, as well as adapting The Giggle for the Target range. He's written extensively for audio, working on projects for Audible, BBC Sounds and Big Finish. He's also written the Daleks! cartoon series for BBC Studios.
Details
  • Imprint: BBC Digital
  • ISBN: 9781448142354
  • Length: 256 pages
  • Price: £2.99
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