The Diary of River Song S.11: Friend of the Family

River Song investigates a temporal anomaly in an old Earth house, getting trapped in its grounds and witnessing key moments in the Mortimers' family history. She must solve a diary riddle to escape, but not everyone will survive.

Format: CD-Audio
Publication date: 31 March 2023
Publisher: Big Finish Productions Ltd

River Song, a curious and adventurous archaeologist, embarks on a fascinating expedition to Luna University, where a team of researchers discovers an ancient Earth house. To their astonishment, they stumble upon a mysterious diary filled with enigmatic riddles written across its pages. Intrigued by the discovery, River Song decides to delve deeper into the anomaly, hoping to unravel the secrets hidden within the house's past.

However, her investigation takes a dangerous turn when she is inexplicably transported back in time to the era of the Mortimers, the family who once inhabited the house. Trapped within the confines of the sprawling estate, River Song finds herself caught in a web of temporal paradoxes, witnessing pivotal moments in the Mortimer family's history. As she desperately tries to escape the house's temporal trap, she realizes that the answers to her riddle lie not only in the diary's words but also in the intricate web of relationships and secrets that permeate the Mortimer household.

With limited abilities to travel back and forth across eighty years and multiple generations, River Song must navigate the treacherous waters of time and family dynamics to unravel the mystery and escape the house's grasp. As she delves deeper into the Mortimers' lives, she uncovers a web of lies, betrayals, and hidden agendas that threaten to tear the family apart. But River Song is not alone in her quest for survival. She is joined by a cast of intriguing characters, each with their own secrets and motivations. From the enigmatic George Mortimer to the troubled Thomas Mortimer, from the loyal Maddie Mortimer to the enigmatic Hugo, the characters in the house are as complex and layered as the mystery itself.

As the tensions mount and the stakes rise, River Song must use all of her skills and resources to outwit her enemies and unravel the truth behind the temporal anomaly. But not everyone in the house will survive the impending danger. In a race against time, River Song must make difficult choices and sacrifice everything to save those she cares about and prevent the destruction of the Mortimer family and their legacy.

River Song's journey through time is a thrilling and suspenseful adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and breathtaking visuals, "The Temporal Anomaly" is a must-read for fans of science fiction, mystery, and adventure. As River Song delves deeper into the mysteries of the house and its past, she discovers not only the answers to her riddle but also the true nature of her own identity and the power of love and sacrifice to overcome even the greatest of challenges.

Dimension: 142 x 125 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838689469