Pest Control

Pest Control is a Doctor Who audio adventure featuring the Tenth Doctor and his companion Donna Noble. The story takes place on the planet Rescension, where a conflict rages between human colonists and the native Aquabi species. The Doctor and Donna arrive on Rescension to find themselves in the middle of an interplanetary war. They discover that a third force poses an existential threat to both warring factions, requiring swift intervention to prevent catastrophe. The audiobook is narrated by David Tennant, who played the Tenth Doctor in the television series, and features original music and sound effects by Simon Hunt. Released in 2008, it marked the first non-televised Doctor Who story to include Donna Noble as a companion. The narrative explores themes of conflict resolution and the importance of cooperation in the face of mutual threats, while maintaining the series' signature blend of science fiction and adventure.

Readers note this book captures the personalities of the Torchwood characters well, particularly Owen Harper. The fast pace and action scenes kept many engaged. Several reviews mention they appreciated the scientific and medical elements that match the show's tone. What readers liked: - Clean, straightforward writing style - Accurate character voices and dynamics - Medical/science aspects - Quick-moving plot What readers disliked: - Some found the ending rushed - A few readers felt secondary characters were underdeveloped - Several mentioned wanting more scenes with certain team members Ratings: Goodreads: 3.73/5 (194 ratings) Amazon UK: 3.9/5 (13 reviews) Amazon US: 3.5/5 (7 reviews) Notable reader quote: "The author really gets Owen's voice right - both his medical knowledge and his snarky attitude come through perfectly." - Goodreads reviewer

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🎧 First released as an audiobook exclusive, making it a unique entry in the Doctor Who expanded universe 🌟 David Tennant recorded this during his active tenure as the Tenth Doctor, adding authenticity to the performance 🐎 The Aquabi are a new alien species created specifically for this story, featuring a distinctive centaur-like physiology 👥 Marks Catherine Tate's first appearance as Donna Noble in an audio-only Doctor Who story 🎬 Peter Anghelides has written extensively for both Doctor Who and Torchwood franchises, contributing to multiple media formats including novels, audio dramas, and short stories