Rose Tyler’s world is on the brink of collapse, setting the stage for a thrilling adventure that spans across the vast expanse of alternate dimensions. In this gripping narrative, Rose embarks on a desperate quest to locate the one individual capable of averting universal catastrophe: the Doctor. However, as she delves deeper into her mission, Rose soon realizes the stakes are far greater than she initially imagined. It’s not merely her own universe teetering on the edge; across a multitude of parallel timelines, each Earth faces its own unique and potentially devastating threats. From subtle divergences to cataclysmic shifts in reality, every version of Earth is imperiled. Time is rapidly slipping away, yet Rose remains resolute, her search for the Doctor unwavering as she navigates the treacherous pathways between dimensions.
This sets the scene for the “Rose Tyler: Dimension Cannon” audio series, comprised of four captivating parts, each plunging Rose into a different parallel world fraught with peril and intrigue.
The Endless Night
In “The Endless Night” by Jonathan Morris, we find Pete Tyler, Rose’s father from a parallel universe, facing the encroaching darkness of his own reality. Desperate for survival, Pete discovers a glimmer of hope – the ability to pierce through dimensional barriers. He sees this as a potential lifeline, a chance to reach the Doctor’s universe and perhaps find salvation. Rose undertakes her inaugural dimension jump, arriving on an Earth shrouded in an unending night, succumbing to an icy grip. Here, she encounters alternate versions of her parents, offering poignant and unfamiliar family dynamics. Amidst the chilling landscape, she also crosses paths with Clive, a man who might hold the key to furthering her search for the elusive Doctor.
The Flood
Lisa McMullin’s “The Flood” propels Rose into another dimension, this time accompanied by a new companion, where environmental disaster reigns supreme. Relentless rain inundates the world, and a secretive government seems to be concealing the true extent of the impending catastrophe. Rose once again connects with a different iteration of Pete, and encounters a young man who exerts a strange and compelling allure. Meanwhile, Clive experiences a significant connection of his own, meeting Caroline. In this reality, Clive never existed for Caroline to meet originally, highlighting the beautiful notion that love can transcend even dimensional boundaries.
Ghost Machines
“Ghost Machines” by AK Benedict sees Pete Tyler joining Rose on a dimension jump, but their timing couldn’t be worse. They materialize in a world where technology has evolved along an extraordinary and unsettling path. Here, the Pete Tyler of this dimension recently passed away but was a figure of immense success, living a vastly different life. As the advanced machines of this world begin to malfunction ominously, Pete confronts his widow, forcing both Pete and Rose to grapple with profound and uncomfortable truths about what constitutes their ‘family’. Survival on this technologically advanced yet crumbling Earth becomes increasingly precarious.
The Last Party on Earth
In Matt Fitton’s “The Last Party on Earth,” Rose and Jackie find themselves in a dimension strikingly similar to their own, yet unsettlingly different. Familiar faces are absent, while others appear unexpectedly, creating a poignant sense of displacement and altered realities. Rose witnesses a heartwarming connection between two young men who are clearly meant to be together, underscoring the idea that sometimes it takes the end of the world to illuminate what is truly important and right in front of you. Amidst the unfolding Armageddon, the residents of the Powell Estate respond in the only way they know how – by throwing a defiant and spirited party, embracing community and resilience in the face of oblivion.
**Please note that this title will be going out of print once the current CD stock is depleted.**
