Our latest episode, a review of Christopher Bulis' A Device of Death is now available for downloading. As February rolls in and the time has come to read another Virgin New Adventure, Erik has chosen Paul Cornell's Love and War. From the back cover:
On a planet called Heaven, all hell is breaking loose.
Heaven is a paradise for both humans and Draconians -- a place of rest in more ways than one. The Doctor comes here on a trivial mission -- to find a book, or so he says -- and Ace, wandering alone in the city, becomes involved with a charismatic Traveller called Jan.
But the Doctor is strenuously opposed to the romance. What is he trying to prevent? Is he planning some more deadly game connected with the mysterious objects causing the military forces of Heaven such concern?
Archaeologist Bernice Summerfield thinks so. Her destiny is inextricably linked with that of the Doctor, but even she may not be able to save Ace from the Time Lord's plans.
This time, has the Doctor gone too far?
Good old McCoy and his Machiavellian schemes.
This year marks the 20-year anniversary of Professor Benny Summerfield, possibly the most popular companion in Doctor Who's literary form. She became so popular, in fact, that after publishing its last New Adventure featuring the Doctor, The Dying Days, Virgin released a series of novels featuring Benny as the lead character. This eventually spawned a range of Big Finish audio adventures as well. (Although, if that is indeed her on the cover, her fashion choices are a bit questionable.)
Nary a fan has never heard of Paul Cornell. Although Love and War is one of his most popular books, he's probably best known for authoring the Virgin New Adventure Human Nature, which eventually became an installment in the fourth series of the television show with the Tenth Doctor. Cornell has written nine New Adventures (four of which were for the Benny Summerfield range), one Missing Adventure, one Eighth Doctor novel, and a Past Doctor novel based on the BBC's animated short, Scream of the Shalka.
Episode 14 marks a special occasion, as Erik and Sean will be recording in person at Gallifrey One in February. (Also, look forward to a tentative special guest...no, not Paul Cornell.) If you are there and see us, don't be afraid to come up and say hello. We really are a couple of splendid fellows. Also join our page on Facebook, follow us on Twitter via @dwbcpodcast, or email us at dwbcpodcast@gmail.com (Erik personally answers each and every email while Sean shuns email like a red-headed stepchild).
Fun links:
Love and War at the Doctor Who Reference Guide (Spoilers, sweetie!)
Love and War on Amazon (Hey, it's affordable!)
