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''''Depends on how you define alien,' the Doctor said simply. 'They were human once.'''' | ''''Depends on how you define alien,' the Doctor said simply. 'They were human once.'''' | ||
In [[2006]] the world is about to be overwhelmed by a disaster that might destroy human civilization: the inversion of the | In [[2006]] the world is about to be overwhelmed by a disaster that might destroy human civilization: the inversion of the Earth's magnetic field. Deep in an [[Antarctica|Antarctic]] base, the [[FLIPback]] team is frantically devising a system to reverse the change in polarity. | ||
Above them, the [[SS Elysium]] carries its jet-set passengers on the ultimate cruise. On board is [[Ruby Duvall]], a journalist sent to record the FLIPback moment. Instead she finds a man called [[the Doctor]], who is locked out of the strange green box he says is merely a part of his time machine. And she finds old enemies of the Doctor: silver giants at work beneath the ice. | Above them, the [[SS Elysium]] carries its jet-set passengers on the ultimate cruise. On board is [[Ruby Duvall]], a journalist sent to record the FLIPback moment. Instead she finds a man called [[the Doctor]], who is locked out of the strange green box he says is merely a part of his time machine. And she finds old enemies of the Doctor: silver giants at work beneath the ice. | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
[[Seventh Doctor | The Doctor]] | [[Seventh Doctor|The Doctor]] | ||
[[Ruby Duvall]] | [[Ruby Duvall]] | ||
Revision as of 04:43, 13 June 2007
Publisher's Summary
'Depends on how you define alien,' the Doctor said simply. 'They were human once.'
In 2006 the world is about to be overwhelmed by a disaster that might destroy human civilization: the inversion of the Earth's magnetic field. Deep in an Antarctic base, the FLIPback team is frantically devising a system to reverse the change in polarity.
Above them, the SS Elysium carries its jet-set passengers on the ultimate cruise. On board is Ruby Duvall, a journalist sent to record the FLIPback moment. Instead she finds a man called the Doctor, who is locked out of the strange green box he says is merely a part of his time machine. And she finds old enemies of the Doctor: silver giants at work beneath the ice.
Characters
- 22 year old reporter for the Sunday Seeker.
- Only female General in the armed forces.
References
- The Doctor uses the Jade Pagoda to get to Earth.
Notes
- This novel runs parallel with the events of Birthright.
- This is the only novel written by a former actor in the series, featuring the monster he played.
Continuity
- This novel occurs concurrent with Birthright.
- Ruby Duvall reappears in Happy Endings.
External links
- The Doctor Who Reference Guide detailed synopsis of Iceberg
- Whoniverse Discontinuity Guide entry for Iceberg
- Prelude to Iceberg as published in DWM #204
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