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Doctor Who: Shroud of Sorrow BBC Books

new-bbc-book1Doctor Who: Shroud of Sorrow
Written by Tommy Donbavand

A thrilling new adventure from the spectacular BBC series, starring Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman.

23 November, 1963

It is the day after John F. Kennedy’s assassination – and the faces of the dead are everywhere.

PC Reg Cranfield sees his late father in the mists along Totter’s Lane.

Reporter Mae Callon sees her grandmother in a coffee stain on her desk.

FBI Special Agent Warren Skeet finds his long-dead partner staring back at him from raindrops on a window pane.

Then the faces begin to talk, and scream… and push through into our world.

As the alien Shroud begins to feast on the grief of a world in mourning, can the Doctor dig deep enough into his own sorrow to save mankind?


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28 comments

  • The Flying Shark

    August 11th, 2017 - 8:49pm

    I got this from a charity shop today for £1.95…and when I opened the front cover, it was signed!

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    • Weeping Angel

      August 11th, 2017 - 10:10pm

      Lucky! Was it in good condition????

  • CallumEales

    August 10th, 2013 - 9:53am

    This is by far the Best of the Three. really good read. An emotional book to read. all credit to writer well thought out

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  • McGann is The Doctor

    June 2nd, 2013 - 3:12pm

    I hear this book is very good but when they go to SPOILER the planet it turns into a very childish outing.

    Sort of like the last quart of Secret of Nihm 2.

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  • Sam Bentley

    April 11th, 2013 - 2:52pm

    Just bought all three in this series from WHSmiths. They are doing a ‘3 for 2’ deal. Bloke that served me was a fellow Whovian so we had a lovely conversation aha! Going to start this one tonight!

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    • Tobya

      April 11th, 2013 - 6:18pm

      Tell me if its good book

  • Dalek Jake

    March 27th, 2013 - 5:19pm

    I really like the design of these new books.

    Reply
  • handbot10

    February 26th, 2013 - 8:32am

    one of these books are coming out on world book day. i think. which one.

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  • Sam Bentley

    February 17th, 2013 - 7:07pm

    Are these going to be hardback books? I just always prefer hardback to paperbacks.

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    • the man from outer space

      April 1st, 2013 - 2:46am

      me too

  • Ben Roberts

    February 16th, 2013 - 5:09pm

    I wonder if there will be any references to the broadcasting of the first episode in this book?

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  • Liason Ice

    February 16th, 2013 - 8:26am

    This sounds awesome, also sounds like there might be cameos from past companions. I hope so 🙂

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    • DoctorWhoFan101

      February 16th, 2013 - 10:59am

      Yeah, that would be awesome…

  • ImSoNotARobot

    February 15th, 2013 - 9:50pm

    Love how this is set on my birthday…which is more known as the Doctor Who Anniversary, but I’m liking the look of these books, and liking the new promo shots and new costumes!

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    • DoctorWhoFan101

      February 16th, 2013 - 8:29am

      Really!!!!! Your birthday is
      A) The Doctor Who Anniversary date
      B) The Time during this book? Wow, that is special.

  • trenzalore

    February 15th, 2013 - 8:38pm

    🙂 just been learning about JFK in history enjoyed it lots. is the JFK assassination important in the book? because i see the mottorcade and the texas school book depository.

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  • Anonymous

    February 15th, 2013 - 7:20pm

    When are these out?

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    • booboo

      February 15th, 2013 - 7:37pm

      11/04/2013

    • Trenzalore 64

      February 15th, 2013 - 10:01pm

      …*Sniff*

    • the man from outer space

      April 1st, 2013 - 2:48am

      hey booboo that date i 2 days after my birthday

  • DoctorWhoFan101

    February 15th, 2013 - 6:45pm

    When are these being released, booboo?

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    • DoctorWhoFan101

      February 15th, 2013 - 6:49pm

      and is this the only book so far with Jenna Louise Coleman? Anyway, it looks cool!!! I will definitely be buying these!!!

  • 2doctors2000

    February 15th, 2013 - 5:55pm

    23rd of November 1963 is when it is set! This should crash with Remembrance of the Daleks, does this mean books aren’t part of the Whoniverse?

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    • 2doctors2000

      February 15th, 2013 - 5:56pm

      Sorry was Remembrance of the Daleks wasn’t exactly 23rd of November.

    • Anonymous

      February 15th, 2013 - 5:56pm

      Officially, they are neither in or out (for legal reasons the BBC can’t confirm canon status unless they provide it for free).

      Also, Remembrance is set in London, this story is not so it doesn’t matter either way.

    • 2doctors2000

      February 17th, 2013 - 3:54pm

      Oh yes, cheers mate 🙂

    • The TARDIS

      April 4th, 2013 - 8:01am

      Just because they’re both set on 23rd November doesn’t mean they’re going to clash, after all, I sort of get the feeling this is set in America whereas Remembrance was in England.

    • The TARDIS

      April 4th, 2013 - 8:02am

      Oh. Someone already said that. Oops 😀

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