Autonomy (novel)

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Autonomy
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Author Daniel Blythe
Series Doctor Who book:
New Series Adventures
Release number
35
SubjectFeaturing:
Tenth Doctor
Publisher BBC Books
Publication date
3 September 2009
Media typeHardcover
ISBN 978-1-84607-759-3
Preceded by The Taking of Chelsea 426  
Followed by The Krillitane Storm  

Autonomy is a BBC Books original novel written by Daniel Blythe and based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who . It features the Tenth Doctor without an official companion. It was released on 3 September 2009, alongside The Taking of Chelsea 426 and The Krillitane Storm . [1] The Doctor visits Hyperville and encounters his nemesis, the Autons. [2]

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Plot summary

Hyperville is 2013's top hi-tech, 24-hour entertainment complex - a sprawling palace of fun under one massive roof. A place to go shopping, or experience the excitement of Doomcastle, Winterland, or Wild West World. But things are about to get a lot more exciting - and dangerous. But what exactly is lurking on Level Zero of Hyperville? And what will happen when the entire complex goes over to Central Computer Control?

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References

  1. Autonomy BBCShop.com accessed on 20 October 2009
  2. Wolverson, E.G. (September 2009). "Autonomy". Doctor Who Reviews. Archived from the original on 2 December 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2014.