On a moon of the ruined planet Akoshemon, an age-old terror is about to be reborn. Something that remembers the spiral of war, pestilence and deprivation and rejoices in it. TheFifth Doctorjoins a team of archaeologists searching for evidence of the planets infamous past, and uncovers more than just ancient history. Forced to confront his own worst fears, even the Doctor will be pushed to breaking point and beyond.

An adventure featuring the Fifth Doctor as played by Peter Davison and his companions Tegan and Nyssa

Trevor Baxendalehas been a writer since 1998, when his firstDoctor WhonovelThe Janus Conjunctionwas published by BBC Books. Since then he has written many novels, short stories, comic strips and audio dramas for both BBC Books and Big Finish Productions, plus various adaptations for schools in Pearsons Bugclub range. HisDoctor Whonovels include theThe Deadstone Memorial, which was voted best novel of 2004 by the readers of Doctor Who Magazine, as well asEater of Wasps,Prisoner of the DaleksandDeep Time. His acclaimedFear of the Darkwas reprinted in 2013 as part of Doctor Whos 50th Anniversary celebrations. His firstTorchwoodnovel,Something in the Water, was published in March 2008 and was a national bestseller. He was regular contributor to BBC Magazines' hugely popularDoctor Who Adventuresbetween 2007 and 2012, scripting the further exploits of the Doctor in comic strip form. He has written scripts for Big FinishsDoctor Who,Robin HoodandHighlanderranges, and most recently full cast audio dramas forBlakes 7. You can follow him on Twitter @trevorbaxendale