The Tenth Doctor (played by David Tennant) began his life after the Ninth Doctor forced regeneration by absorbing a lethal dose of Time Vortex Energy, and in doing so saved Rose Tyler's life.
As with all the previous Doctors, this incarnation has different personality traits than those previously. This Doctor displays a light-hearted, easy going witty (or cheeky) manner but with an egocentric sense of unstoppability when facing his (many) enemies.
To many, this Doctor is the quintesential character of "The Doctor" combining his Alien mannerisms with his huge intelligence but also tempered by his joy of the universe and his care of humanity.
The Tenth Doctor meets many of his old enemies including The Cybermen, The Daleks, The Master and even Davros. Rose continues to be his companion until she becomes trapped in an alternative universe. The Doctor is for a time devastated by this and it is not until he meets Matha Jones that he has another regular Companion.
During the series, The Doctor rescues Queen Victoria from a werewolf and is Knighted as a reward. The Queen then banishes him from the British realm and sets up the Torchwood Institute to defend Britian from paranormal threats and to await the return of the Doctor.
Since the new seies was begun in 2005 (with the Ninth Doctor), the BBC has begun publishing a growing number of novels featuring the Ninth and Tenth Doctors. These novels also include special "Quick Reads" which have been designed to attract at a very low price point.
reviews in the series
The Sontaran Games
by Jacqueline Rayner
Every time the lights go out, someone dies...The Tardis lands at an academy for top athletes, all hoping to be chosen for the forthcoming Globe Games. But is one of them driven enough to resort to murder? The Doctor discovers that the students have been hushing up unexplained deaths. Teaming up w...
The Eyeless
by Lance Parkin
At the heart of the ruined city of Arcopolis is the Fortress. It's a brutal structure placed here by one of the sides in a devastating intergalactic war that's long ended. Fifteen years ago, the entire population of the planet was killed in an instant by the weapon housed deep in the heart of the...
Beautiful Chaos
by Gary Russell
Donna Noble is back home in London, catching up with her family and generally giving them all the gossip about her journeys. Her grandfather is especially overjoyed - he's discovered a new star and had it named after him. He takes the Doctor, as his special guest, to the naming ceremony. But, the Do...
Autonomy
by Daniel Blythe
Hyperville is 2013's top hi-tech 24-hour entertainment complex - a sprawling palace of fun under one massive roof. You can shop, or experience the excitement of Doomcastle, Winterland, or Wild West World. But things are about to get a lot more exciting - and dangerous...
What uns...
The Krillitane Storm
by Christopher Cooper
When the TARDIS materialises in medieval Worcester, the Doctor finds the city seemingly deserted. He soon discovers its population are living in a state of terror, afraid to leave their homes after dark, for fear of meeting their doom at the hands of the legendary Devil's Huntsman.
...
The Taking of Chelsea 426
by David Llewelyn
The Chelsea Flower Show is Hardly the most exciting or dangerous event in the calendar, or so the Doctor thinks. But this is Chelsea 426, a city-sized future colony floating on the clouds of Saturn, and the flowers are much more than they seem.
As the Doctor investigates, he becomes ...
Prisoner Of The Daleks
by Trevor Baxendale
Prisoner of the Daleks features the tenth Doctor as he fights the Daleks. The Daleks are expanding into earth space, while Earths forces resist the invasion all they can, battles rage across many star systems and the future of the whole galaxy hang in the balance.
The Doctor finds hi...
Judgement of The Judoon
by Colin Brake
Elvis the spaceport has become a huge success, growing into the sprawloing city-state of New Memphis and the Spaceport opens a new Terminal, Terminal 13. However this opening hasn't gone as expected, and things are about to get worse! When the Doctor arrives, he finds the whole terminal locked do...
The Slitheen Excursion
by Simon Guerrier
It is 1500 BC in Greece, ruled b y King Actaeus, he and his subjects live in mortal fear of the terrible gods that have chosen to visit the kingdom. The Doctor knows they are not gods but his old enemies the Slitheen. But can he bring the Slitheen excursion to an end without endangering more live...
The Story of Martha
by Dan Abnett
For a year, while the Master ruled over Earth, Martha Jones travelled the world telling people stories about the Doctor - how he has saved them before, and how he will save them again. This is that story. It tells of Martha's travels - from her arrival on Earth as the Toclafane attacked and decim...
The End of Time
by Justin Richards
The Darksmith Legacy: The End of Time is the 10th and final novel in the young adult science fiction series, written by Justin Richards.
The Krashoks commissioned the Darksmith Collective to fashion a device that creates life.
The Krashoks, after waiting for centurie...
The Art of War
by Mike Tucker
The Darksmith Legacy: The Art of War is the 9th volume in the young adult science fiction series, written by Mike Tucker.
The Darksmiths have the Eternity Crystal and are eager to finally fulfil their contract with their mysterious client.
The Darksmiths have also re...
The Pictures of Emptiness
by Jacqueline Raynor
The Darksmith Legacy: The Pictures of Emptiness is the 8th volume in the young adult science fiction series, written by Jacqueline Raynor.
The Doctor finds himself on trial before the Shadow Proclamation where the Crystal is legally returned to Gisella.
The Doctor is...
The Planet of Oblivion
by Justin Richards
The Darksmith Legacy is an epic 10 part series written primarily for children. The series is a cross media adventure meaning that you can participate in the story by visiting the website The Darksmith Legacy. On the website you can cr...
The Game of Death
by Trevor Baxendale
The Darksmith Legacy is an epic 10 part series written primarily for children. The series is a cross media adventure meaning that you can participate in the story by visiting the website The Darksmith Legacy. On the website you can cr...
The Vampire of Paris
by Stephen Cole
The Darksmith Legacy is an epic 10 part series written primarily for children. The series is a cross media adventure meaning that you can participate in the story by visiting the website The Darksmith Legacy. On the website you can cr...
The Depths of Despair
by Justin Richards
The Darksmith Legacy is an epic 10 part series written primarily for children. The series is a cross media adventure meaning that you can participate in the story by visiting the website The Darksmith Legacy. On the website you can cr...
The Colour of Darkness
by Richard Dungworth
The Darksmith Legacy is an epic 10 part series written primarily for children. The series is a cross media adventure meaning that you can participate in the story by visiting the website The Darksmith Legacy. On the website you can cr...
The Graves of Mordane
by Colin Brake
The Darksmith Legacy is an epic 10 part series written primarily for children. The series is a cross media adventure meaning that you can participate in the story by visiting the website The Darksmith Legacy. On the website you can cr...
The Dust of Ages
by Justin Richards
The Darksmith Legacy is an epic 10 part series written primarily for children. The series is a cross media adventure meaning that you can participate in the story by visiting the website The Darksmith Legacy. On the website you can cr...
