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Books like Doctor Who
A time-bending historical mystery where ancient artifacts hold uncanny secrets and knowing the future comes with a terrible price. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Doctor Who.
- mysterious
- uncanny
- tense
- 01
The Stealers of Dreams
Steve Lyons
A snappy, slightly eerie sci-fi adventure that champions the rebellious, dangerous power of a good story.
- 02
The Clockwise Man
Justin Richards
A brisk, gaslamp-tinged sci-fi mystery that feels exactly like a lost episode of a beloved time-travel show.
- 03
The Story Of Martha
Dan Abnett
A desperate journey through a ruined world where storytelling becomes the ultimate weapon of hope.
- 04
Wetworld
Mark Michalowski
A tense, swamp-bound sci-fi adventure where deceptive tranquility gives way to eerie wildlife and the dark side of human intelligence.
- 05
Rose and the Magicians Mask Holly Webb
Holly Webb
A swift, magical mystery that sweeps the reader into a shadowy world of stolen artifacts and deceptive illusions.
- 06
The Book of Time
Guillaume Prévost
A globe-trotting, era-hopping adventure fueled by a son's desperate quest to find his missing father.
- 07
A Tale of Time City
Diana Wynne Jones
A dizzying, wildly inventive romp through a decaying utopia where clever children must untangle the threads of history.
- 08
Chasing stars
Helen Douglas
A breathless, time-bending race against the clock where love is the ultimate rebellion.
- 09
The Mummy
Anne Rice
A lush, decadent plunge into Edwardian high society and ancient curses, where immortal hunger meets sweeping gothic romance.
- 10
The Lottie Project
Jacqueline Wilson
A witty, voice-driven exploration of messy family changes, anchored by a fiercely relatable protagonist who uses history to make sense of her present.
- 11
Danger in Ancient Rome
Kate Messner
A thrilling, time-hopping adventure where a loyal golden retriever's bravery shines against the backdrop of the ancient Roman Colosseum.
- 12
The Thieves of Ostia (The Roman Mysteries #1)
Caroline Lawrence
A sun-drenched, bustling ancient mystery where a ragtag group of kids forge an unbreakable bond while chasing down a local menace.
