The Shadow In The Glass (doctor Who)

  • ISBN: 0563538384
  • Author: Justin Richards
  • Description:
    In the midst of World War II, a strange craft is shot down by British fighter pilots. It lands in a small English village. Over fifty years later, that village remains under military occupation, closely guarded from prying eyes. One reporter manages to sneak in and get some footage on video. The disturbing contents of the tape draw the attention of UNIT, and its retired former head, Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart. Meanwhile, an associate is investigating the secret meetings of an elite supremacist group -- meetings that are being attended by someone who looks an awful lot like Adolf Hitler. The Brigadier, of course, summons an associate best equipped to deal with strange and impossible occurrences. The three of them begin to uncover a mystery involving trapped aliens and the intended rise of a new world order... In contrast to a previously read adventure written by Justin Richards, this one is quite enjoyable. While at times it feels like two separate stories were imperfectly merged into one, for the most part it works pretty well. The main plot builds on unsolved mysteries surrounding the outcome of the war (historically based, but with a certain amount of artistic license) and it is interesting to see how the pieces fit together as the novel progresses. This is always one of the fun things about historical time travel stories. The characters from the show are faithfully portrayed. The Doctor's sixth incarnation retains his trademark arrogance, yet is sympathetic when need be. And while his mannerisms are a bit more subtle than say, the fourth Doctor's, the authors are observant in including them at the right times. Likewise the Brigadier. It is easy to picture the television actors when reading both roles. Claire, the reporter, is intelligent, resourceful and useful, like too few of the show's companions.
  • Pages: 286
  • Format: Paperback
  • Genre: Fantasy
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