"I love you, Zoe Herriot." He sighs. "I've loved you even when I've
loved others. For thirteen thousand years, I've loved you. I lost you then
and I couldn't bear to lose you again."
They say time is fleeting, life short. But this is not the case for
everyone. And it is not the case for Aedison Boddy. To some he is a leader,
to others a god, and to a few desperate individuals he is the oldest of
enemies. Once a scientist and explorer, he is now leader of the System, an
inhabited structure spanning three hundred millions miles, powered by a
star encased at its centre. The lives of countless humans and aliens are in
his capable hands. But they are no longer his main concern.
The Doctor has met Aedison Boddy many times before, but his arrival in the
System is not part of Aedison's plans. Particularly since the Doctor and
his friend Jamie Macrimmon are currently travelling with a young woman
named Zoe Herriot. Aedison may be a stranger to Zoe, but she is very
important to him.
As Jamie and the Doctor struggle to find out who is behind the terrorist
attacks on the System and who is turning Aedison's most trusted staff
against him, Zoe's future is about to collide with her present. Aedison may
be able to live forever, but as his past finally catches up with him can he
live his dream?
This is another round-robin story featuring the 2nd Doctor, Jamie and Zoe.
Certain characters in this story (mentioning no names) may be copyright the BBC, and/or
Fox, and/or Virgin Publishing. Each chapter is © its author, as credited below.
