Ian Marter was an accomplished actor, widely recognized for his role as Harry Sullivan in Doctor Who. Beyond his television work, he transitioned into writing, adapting nine Doctor Who scripts into novelizations over a decade. His literary contributions extended to original stories, including a novel detailing the post-Doctor adventures of his beloved character. Marter's unique voice brought a fresh perspective to the Doctor Who universe, engaging fans through both performance and prose.
The survivors of a devastated future Earth lie in suspended animation on a great satellite. But when the Doctor, Sarah and Harry arrive on the Terra Nova, they find the systems have failed and the humans never woke.