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A brisk, gaslamp-tinged sci-fi mystery that feels exactly like a lost episode of a beloved time-travel show. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Clockwise Man.
- gaslamp-tinged
- mysterious
- energetic
- sinister
- 01
Doctor Who
Jacqueline Rayner
A time-bending historical mystery where ancient artifacts hold uncanny secrets and knowing the future comes with a terrible price.
- 02
The Story Of Martha
Dan Abnett
A desperate journey through a ruined world where storytelling becomes the ultimate weapon of hope.
- 03
The Stealers of Dreams
Steve Lyons
A snappy, slightly eerie sci-fi adventure that champions the rebellious, dangerous power of a good story.
- 04
The Monsters Inside (Doctor Who)
Stephen Cole
A witty, fast-paced sci-fi romp where corporate vanity clashes with ancient cosmic secrets.
- 05
Doctor Who
Nick Abadzis
A charmingly eccentric yet shadowy cosmic adventure where two burdened strangers find escape in the stars.
- 06
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.
- 07
The Time Ships
Stephen Baxter
A sprawling, mind-bending journey through deep time that marries Victorian sensibilities with staggering hard-SF concepts.
- 08
Brass Man
Neal L. Asher
A relentless, high-octane plunge into a dark universe where rogue technology and unstoppable assassins collide in explosive fashion.
- 09
Watch the skies
James Patterson and Ned Rust
A cinematic, high-octane thrill ride where alien-hunting action meets the eerie paranoia of screen-obsessed modern life.
- 10
Monsters of men
Patrick Ness
A relentless, heart-pounding descent into conflict that forces you to weigh the crushing cost of peace against the seductive pull of war.
- 11
The Empty Grave
Jonathan Stroud
A thrilling, fog-drenched finale where dry British wit meets genuine supernatural terror and the fierce loyalty of found family.
- 12
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.
