Doctor Who: Arc of Infinity by Terrance Dicks

Description

“Doctor Who: Arc of Infinity” is a novelization of the fifth serial of the 20th season of the British science-fiction television series “Doctor Who”, written by Terrance Dicks and published in 1983. The television serial originally aired in 1983, and was written by Johnny Byrne and directed by Ron Jones.

The story follows the Doctor, a Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey, and his companion Nyssa as they arrive in Amsterdam, where the Doctor is unexpectedly pulled into a conflict involving the High Council of Time Lords and a powerful being known as the anti-matter creature. The Doctor must prevent the anti-matter creature from entering the matter universe, while also dealing with a traitor on Gallifrey who seeks to use the creature’s power for his own purposes.

As with other “Doctor Who” stories, “Arc of Infinity” features a mix of science-fiction and adventure, with plenty of action and suspense. The novelization by Terrance Dicks stays true to the original television serial, while also adding new details and insights into the characters and events. It provides an entertaining and accessible way for fans of the series to revisit a classic story or for new readers to discover it for the first time.

“Doctor Who: Arc of Infinity” is a must-read for fans of the “Doctor Who” franchise or anyone who enjoys science-fiction and adventure stories. It captures the spirit of the series and provides a thrilling and engaging read for all ages.