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When a British space probe is intercepted by a sinister alien vessel on the eve of Christmas, it marks the beginning of an audacious invasion of Earth by the Sycorax - horrifying monsters from beyond the stars. Within hours, a third of humanity stands on the brink of death with not a single shot fired. This novel is based on a Doctor Who story which was originally broadcast on December 25, 2005, and is a novelisation of the 2005 episode 'The Christmas Invasion' of the eighth season of the television series.
The story follows the journey of the Doctor, as he and his companions fight against the Sycorax and save the Earth from their impending doom. The novel combines elements of the original television story with additional characters and plot twists to create a new narrative that continues the classic Doctor Who story and builds on the impact of the original episode.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Jenny T. Colgan
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