Time-traveling Doctor's Parisian adventure prevents cosmic disaster.
If you're a Whovian, "City of Death" is a treat. It's like a nostalgia-trip to classic Doctor Who, with all the wit and charm of Tom Baker's era. Packed with Douglas Adams' distinctive humor and a Parisian backdrop, this book offers an intriguing blend of history, art, and alien intrigue that's just the thing for anyone who loves their sci-fi with a side of quirk.
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ISBN: 9781849906753
Authors:
James Goss
Publisher: BBC Books
Date of Publication: 2015-05-21
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.02
(rated by 1372 readers)
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Time-traveling Doctor's Parisian adventure prevents cosmic disaster.
If you're a Whovian, "City of Death" is a treat. It's like a nostalgia-trip to classic Doctor Who, with all the wit and charm of Tom Baker's era. Packed with Douglas Adams' distinctive humor and a Parisian backdrop, this book offers an intriguing blend of history, art, and alien intrigue that's just the thing for anyone who loves their sci-fi with a side of quirk.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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