The Doctor’s old friend and fellow Time Lord Professor Chronotis has retired to Cambridge University—where nobody will notice if he lives for centuries. But now he needs help from the Doctor, Romana and K-9. When he left Gallifrey he took with him a few little souvenirs—most of them are harmless. But one of them is extremely dangerous (Goodreads).
Even for a non Doctor Who fan (which I am not), Shada would be a very enjoyable read, one needing only the most basic background knowledge of the television series. Gareth Roberts is excellent in making sure that Douglas Adams' classic storytelling is not all lost, however it still manages to not be completely ridiculous like the Hitchhiker's Guide. It is a testament to the greatness of this novel that you can really see this episode in your head while you are reading. Excellent characters of Romana, Chris, Clare, and of course the Doctor himself shine in this novel, while a dynamic antagonist in Skagra (although a tad boring) features wonderfully here. Although the title of the novel is really only explained about three-quarters of the way in, Shada is a light and enjoyable read. 7.6/10
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