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Synopsis
The leaders on planet Earth think that the Magnate is a mysterious "shadow Government" that controls the world. It isn't. The leaders believe the Network to be a ramshackle, paranoid outfit of European anarchists who will eventually blow themselves up. They won't. The leaders believe that if there are humans who can control things with their minds — ESPnets — they're few and far between, and not worth worrying about. They're wrong. The leaders believe that one minute after midnight on 31 December 1993, a new year, full of promise, will begin. They're wrong. The Doctor and Mel arrive on Earth just days before New Year. An old friend has been kidnapped and taken to France. And two murderous enemies are setting up a new life in the Peak District. Which of these threats should the Doctor deal with first? And why is his old travelling companion Evelyn Smythe using her knowledge of the future to make a fortune from chocolate cake recipes?!
Is Instruments of Darkness appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This Doctor Who adventure contains moderate sci-fi action violence, kidnapping, and murderous antagonists, but maintains the franchise's family-friendly tone with no sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the mystery-thriller plotting, psychic powers, and time-travel adventure with the Doctor racing to stop conspiracies.