To the Slaughter

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To the Slaughter
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Author Stephen Cole
Series Doctor Who book:
Eighth Doctor Adventures
Release number
72
SubjectFeaturing:
Eighth Doctor
Fitz, Trix
Publisher BBC Books
Publication date
February 2005
Pages256
ISBN 0-563-48625-2
Preceded by The Deadstone Memorial  
Followed by The Gallifrey Chronicles  

To the Slaughter is a BBC Books original novel written by Stephen Cole and based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who . It features the Eighth Doctor, Fitz and Trix.

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Plot summary

Powerful forces are set to 'spruce up' Earth's solar system, clear away 'extra' items deemed unneeded, like asteroids and small moons. Naturally, there are many that protest this plan and some are willing to commit violence to meet their goals. Unknown to all are yet more dangers, set to be disturbed and angered by what is planned.

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