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The planets Janus Prime and Menda are diametrically opposed in orbit round a vast Red Giant star. But while Menda is rich and fertile in the light of the sun, Janus Prime endures everlasting night, its moon causing a permanent solar eclipse. When the Doctor and Sam arrive on Janus Prime, they find themselves in the middle of a war between rival humans colonising the area. The planet is littered with ancient ruins, and the Mendans are using a mysterious hyperspatial link left behind by the planet's former inhabitants. But what is its true purpose? The Doctor and Sam must piece together a centuries-old puzzle. How can Janus Prime's moon weigh billions of tons more than it should? Why is the planet riddled with deadly radiation? As the violence escalates around them, will the time-travellers survive to discover the answers? *This is another in the series of original adventures featuring the Eighth Doctor and Sam.*
Is The Janus Conjunction appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This Doctor Who adventure features war violence between human colonists and mysterious ancient technology. The violence is present but not graphic, typical of classic sci-fi adventure television.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and war.
Who'll love this
Fans of Doctor Who will enjoy this mystery-solving adventure with the Doctor and Sam as they unravel an ancient alien puzzle while caught in a colonial war.