Books like Doctor Who: the Wheel of Ice by Stephen Baxter
On the Wheel, a colossal ring of ice and steel circling a moon of Saturn, the Second Doctor, his companions Jamie and Zoe, find themselves embroiled in a dangerous situation. The mining colony that powers resource‑hungry Earth becomes the centre of suspicion when the trio is accused of sabotage. As the investigation deepens, they discover a mystery that traces back to the very creation of the solar system, a secret that could prove fatal. Their survival hinges on unraveling the ancient enigma hidden within the Wheel’s icy heart.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Stephen Baxter
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