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From the unique mind of Douglas Adams, legendary author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, comes Shada, a Doctor Who story scripted for the television series Doctor Who, but never produced--and now, transformed into an original novel...

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  • The Doctor: Time Lord from the Planet Gallifrey, who travels through space and time in the TARDIS. Currently in his fifth incarnation. He has curly hair and wears a long scarf.
  • Romanadvoratrelundar: Time Lady from the Planet Gallifrey, who travels with the Doctor.
  • Professor Chronotis: Retired Time Lord living at Cambridge University
  • Skagra: An alien who wants to be God. He thinks an ancient book of the Time Lords will help him.
  • Chris Parsons: University graduate. Borrows books from Professor Chronotis to try and impress Clare Keightly.
  • Clare Keightly: University graduate. Has decided to move to America unless Chris finally comes out of his shell to ask her out.
  • Wilkin: Gatekeeper at St Cedd's college. Has seen it all.
  • K-9: Robot dog and faithful companion to the Doctor and Romana.
  • Salyavin: Gallifreyan bogey man.
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Setting & Locations edit see section history

An October weekend in 1979 in the university town of Cambridge.
  • Cambridge: A university town in England on the planet Earth.
  • Gallifrey: Home planet of the Time Lords
  • Bristol: The city where Chris Parsons went to school.
  • Ship: Skagra's mode of transportation.
  • Kraags

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This book is in Doctor Who: Fourth Doctor. (standard series)
This book is in Doctor Who. (universe)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Douglas Adams (Author)
  2. Gareth Roberts (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Ace hardcover
Country: America
Publication Date: 2012
ISBN: 0425259986
Page Count: 400

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