Doctor Who: Touched by an Angel

Doctor Who: Touched by an Angel features the Eleventh Doctor, Amy, and Rory on an adventure involving the Weeping Angels. When a man receives mysterious messages from his deceased wife, the TARDIS team investigates the temporal anomaly. The story moves between present day and 1930s London as the characters pursue answers across different time periods. The Weeping Angels, known for their ability to send victims into the past, create a complex situation that tests the boundaries of time travel and causality. The plot centers on themes of love, loss, and the price of changing the past. Through its exploration of temporal ethics and human relationships, the novel examines how far someone might go to save a loved one, even in the face of cosmic consequences.

Readers describe this as a solid Weeping Angels story that captures the tension and time-travel complexity of the TV episodes featuring these villains. Fans appreciate: - The emotional depth of Mark Whitaker's storyline - How it expands on the Angels' powers and methods - The intricate time paradox plot - Strong characterization of the Eleventh Doctor, Amy, and Rory Common criticisms: - Some found the pacing slow in the middle sections - A few readers felt confused by the time-travel mechanics - Several note it works better for established Who fans vs newcomers Ratings: Goodreads: 4.1/5 (1,200+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (90+ ratings) Sample reader comment: "It captures everything that makes the Angels scary - the constant tension, the philosophical horror of being touched and displaced in time. Morris nails the voices of the TARDIS crew." - Goodreads reviewer Another notes: "The middle drags a bit but the ending pays off in a satisfying way."

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📚 This novel features the Eleventh Doctor (played by Matt Smith) alongside companions Amy and Rory, dealing with one of Doctor Who's most iconic monsters: the Weeping Angels. 🖋️ Author Jonathan Morris has written numerous Doctor Who stories across various media, including books, audio dramas, and comic strips, earning him the nickname "Jonny Morris" among fans. ⏰ The story explores complex time travel concepts, particularly the idea of "feeding off potential energy" that the Weeping Angels use to send their victims back in time. 🗽 Part of the novel takes place in New York City, which would later become a significant location in the television episode "The Angels Take Manhattan," also featuring the Weeping Angels. 📖 The book was published as part of the BBC Books range of Doctor Who novels and includes detailed descriptions of how the Weeping Angels move when unobserved, expanding on their mythology beyond what was shown in the TV series.