''Tragedy Day'' is an original novel written by
Gareth Roberts and based on the long-running British
science fiction television
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series ''
Doctor Who''. It features the
Seventh Doctor
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,
Ace
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and
Bernice. A prelude to the novel, also penned by Roberts, appeared in ''
Doctor Who Magazine'' #210.
Synopsis
Empire City on the planet Olleril is experiencing 'Tragedy Day', where the well-off give charitably to the poor. However, this specific day has much more to offer, with murders, weaponry and plots that could destroy everything.
The Doctor, Bernice and Ace all want to leave, but have been captured by various factions within minutes of arrival.
External links
''Tragedy Day'' Prelude
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1994 British novels
1994 science fiction novels
Virgin New Adventures
Novels by Gareth Roberts (writer)
Seventh Doctor novels