The Time Lords have a mission for the Doctor. Together with Sarah and Harry, he finds himself stranded on the war-torn planet Skaro where the conflict between the Thals and the Kaleds has been raging for a thousand years. Chemical and biological weapons have started a cycle of mutation among the planet-s inhabitants that cannot be stopped. But Kaled scientist Davros has perfected a life support system and travel machine for the creature he knows his race will ultimately evolve into - the Dalek.
The Doctor must stop the creation of the Daleks, or perhaps affect their development so they evolve into less aggressive creatures. But with Davros-s plans to destroy the Thals and to wipe out any dissenters among his own ranks in progress, is the Doctor already too late?
This novel is based on a Doctor Who story which was originally broadcast from 8 March-12 April 1975.
Featuring the Fourth Doctor as played by Tom Baker with his companions Sarah Jane Smith and Har
