Doctor Who The Gallifrey Chronicles BBC Books EDA #73 Finale 2005 Fitz Trix For Sale

Up for sale is an exceptionally rare and premier collector's holy grail: Doctor Who: The Gallifrey Chronicles by Lance Parkin. Published by BBC Books in June 2005, this is Book #73 in the acclaimed BBC Eighth Doctor Adventures (EDA) series—the historic final novel of the entire 73-volume run.

Starring the Eighth Doctor (Paul McGann), Fitz Kreiner, and Trix MacMillan, The Gallifrey Chronicles serves as the sweeping, definitive grand finale to the eight-year Wilderness Years literary saga. Masterfully crafted by acclaimed franchise historian Lance Parkin (The Infinity Doctors, Father Time), this novel ties together nearly a decade of intricate narrative threads: the destruction of Gallifrey, the Doctor's restored memories, the legacy of the Time Lords, and the ultimate fates of his traveling companions. Published in very small quantities during the launch of the modern television revival, this volume is among the rarest and most valuable modern Doctor Who books in existence.

Gallifrey is gone. The Time Lords have fallen, and the Doctor’s homeworld remains a silent, shattered scar across the vortex.

Arriving on Earth in the early 21st century, the Eighth Doctor has finally unlocked the sealed chambers of his own mind, reclaiming the centuries of memories lost during his prolonged amnesia. But with total recall comes devastating responsibility: preserved inside the Doctor's bio-data is the entire genetic and cultural blueprint of the Time Lords—the Matrix itself.

As corporate predator Marnal, renegade temporal factions, and ancient cosmic entities close in to seize the heritage of Gallifrey, Earth becomes the final battlefield for the future of time itself. While Fitz Kreiner confronts his own identity and destiny, and Trix plays the most dangerous con of her life, the Doctor must make a fateful choice. Will he resurrect his extinct people and risk repeating the mistakes of eternity, or take a leap of faith into an uncertain future? Ending with one of the most celebrated and poetic closing sequences in sci-fi literature, The Gallifrey Chronicles closes the book on an era and points directly toward the stars.

Key Features for Collectors:

• Final Novel in the Eighth Doctor Range (Book #73 of 73): The absolute crown jewel conclusion to the BBC EDA series, featuring one of the lowest print distribution figures in BBC Books history.

• Written by Lance Parkin: A masterclass in continuity resolution, weaving together lore from the Virgin New Adventures, EDA series arcs, and classic television.

• Definitive Companion Endings: Provides the powerful, deeply earned climax to Fitz Kreiner's historic run as the longest-serving companion in the expanded universe, alongside Trix MacMillan.

• Historic 2005 Publishing Landmark: Features the final evolution of the 2005 BBC Books trade dress with striking cover artwork by black sheep.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback

• Author: Lance Parkin

• Publisher: BBC Books (June 2005)

• Series: BBC Eighth Doctor Adventures (Book #73 – Series Finale)

• Pages: 288 pages (280 main narrative text)

• ISBN-10: 0563486244

• ISBN-13: 9780563486244

• General Condition Reference: This book has been read and may have minor wear, including limited page yellowing, minor creases or edge wear, and a few dog ears. Additional specific condition notes will be noted where applicable.

• Specific Condition Notes:There is a small amount of residue (maybe from label) on front cover and small (not visible but can be felt) crease on middle back cover near spine.

• Shipping Method: Shipped securely via USPS Media Mail (packaged with care in an acid-free protective sleeve inside a rigid mailer/box to prevent edge dings and spine creasing). Other shipping options are available at checkout.

• Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day of cleared payment.

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