Doctor Who Drift by Simon A Forward

This source provides excerpts from the science fiction novel Doctor Who: Drift by Simon A. Forward, published in 2002 by BBC Worldwide. The text details a complex narrative involving multiple interwoven storylines set against a backdrop of severe winter weather and a mysterious, ice-related phenomenon. Key plot threads include the actions of the time-traveling Doctor and his companion Leela, the investigation of a crashed Air Force jet and its "Stormcore" device by a military squad (Alpha Team) that includes psi-operative Kristal and Captain Morgan Shaw, and the struggles of local police chief Makenzie Shaw and civilian Martha Mailloux with family drama and the encroaching supernatural threat, which is revealed to be an ice-based alien life form. The narrative also features two CIA agents, Melody Quartararo and Parker Theroux, who are secretly hunting for extraterrestrial artifacts, highlighting themes of military secrecy, cult fanaticism, and survival.