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Vampire Science

Jonathan Blum;Kate Orman (1997)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesDoctor Who BBC 8th Doctor #2
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.82

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Heroine archetypes

Fish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersReluctant Hero

Synopsis

In the days when the Time Lords were young, their war with the Vampires cost trillions of lives on countless worlds. Now the Vampires have been sighted again, in San Francisco. Some want to coexist with humans, using genetic engineering in a macabre experiment to find a new source of blood. But some would rather go out in a blaze of glory - and UNIT's attempts to contain them could provoke another devastating war. The Doctor strikes a dangerous bargain, but even he might not be able to keep the city from getting caught in the crossfire. While he finds himself caught in a web of old feuds and high-tech schemes, his new companion Sam finds out just how deadly travelling with the Doctor can be. *This novel is another in the series of adventures featuring the Eighth Doctor.*

Is Vampire Science appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This Doctor Who adventure features strong violence with battles and war references, genetic experimentation on vampires, and themes of genocide. The content is intense but not graphic, suitable for teens familiar with the franchise's darker storylines.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and blood (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will love the time-traveling Doctor facing off against vampires in modern San Francisco while trying to prevent an intergalactic war.

Tags

Science FictionTime TravelUrban FantasyMilitary SFTie-in Fiction