The fourth book in the New Doctor Who Adventures is written by the same author that wrote the first book in this series; one that I really liked. After the trainwreck the third book was, I was a little apprehensive starting the next book but only a few pages in I knew it was going to be a good one. Not only was it written well, but Captain Jack Harkness joins the Ninth Doctor and Rose on their next adventure. Whenever Jack is around, it always means a good time and there is going to be a lot of snark and flirting involved. But this book had a more serious tone from Jack, one that we see more in the Torchwood TV show instead of how he usually is with the Doctor and Rose. Though that's not to say that Jack wasn't his usual cheeky self but he was a little more serious since the three of them arriving in the town was Jack's fault and he felt responsible for some of the events that happened and wanted to help the town and its people.

This story takes place in 21st Century Russia, in a small little town forgotten by the government. Which is just the set up for something sinister to happen right under everyone's nose. As all Doctor Who stories go, especially when they happen on earth, the answer is always aliens. Sinister rocks sucking the life out of humans until they are lifeless shells? Aliens. A strange sentient ship that crashed right by the tiny town and sending out a distress signal for help? Aliens. This book really honed in on humanity and what humans would do when they discover alien technology that can aide them in living forever. The scientists really became so self absorbed that they were willing to sacrifice an entire town of innocent people just to give the alien technology enough energy so they could use it for their gain. But of course that is where the Doctor comes in and refuses to let them get away with it.

It was a great book from start to finish and once again captured who the Doctor is perfectly. I have faith that not all the books in this series are going to be as terrible as the last one was and I am excited to read more. And I forgot to mention in my last reviews of the little easter eggs hidden about Bad Wolf. I love the fact that even though these are books instead of episodes in the show that they still tie in all together and I love that these books are truly additional adventures the Doctor and his companions go on that we don't see in the show.