Tom Baker has written his very first Doctor Who novel, Scratchman.
In an adventure originally imagined for the big screen to expand Doctor Who to the cinemas, The Fourth Doctor actor has now turned his idea, which never went ahead due to lack of funding, into a gripping, white-knuckle thriller novel.
What are you afraid of?
The Doctor, Harry and Sarah Jane Smith arrive at a remote Scottish island, when their holiday is cut short by the appearance of strange creatures – hideous scarecrows, preying on the local population. The islanders are living in fear, and the Doctor vows to save them all. But things don’t quite go to plan – the time travellers have fallen into a trap, and Scratchman is coming for them.
With the fate of the universe hanging in the balance, the Doctor must battle an ancient force from another dimension, one who claims to be the Devil. Scratchman wants to know what the Doctor is most afraid of. And the Doctor’s worst nightmares are coming out to play...
In an adventure originally imagined for the big screen to expand Doctor Who to the cinemas, The Fourth Doctor actor has now turned his idea, which never went ahead due to lack of funding, into a gripping, white-knuckle thriller novel.
What are you afraid of?
The Doctor, Harry and Sarah Jane Smith arrive at a remote Scottish island, when their holiday is cut short by the appearance of strange creatures – hideous scarecrows, preying on the local population. The islanders are living in fear, and the Doctor vows to save them all. But things don’t quite go to plan – the time travellers have fallen into a trap, and Scratchman is coming for them.
With the fate of the universe hanging in the balance, the Doctor must battle an ancient force from another dimension, one who claims to be the Devil. Scratchman wants to know what the Doctor is most afraid of. And the Doctor’s worst nightmares are coming out to play...
Speaking on the upcoming novel, Tom Baker says: “I love the improbability of Doctor Who. Reason plays no part at all. As in religion, the overriding thing is faith. It may be improbable, but just believe in it and it’ll all come right.”
“When I was approached about the book, I thought, ‘Why not?’ I’m always on the lookout for a novelty. I’m very enthusiastic as I get close to darkness.”
Doctor Who: Scratchman will be released in physical format and audio book read by Tom Baker on the 24th January 2019. It's now available to pre-order on Amazon.co.uk.
“When I was approached about the book, I thought, ‘Why not?’ I’m always on the lookout for a novelty. I’m very enthusiastic as I get close to darkness.”
Doctor Who: Scratchman will be released in physical format and audio book read by Tom Baker on the 24th January 2019. It's now available to pre-order on Amazon.co.uk.
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