John Peel’s *Timewyrm* launches the four‑book *Timewyrm* saga within the *Doctor Who: Virgin New Adventures* line. The Doctor’s accidental interference in ancient Mesopotamia awakens a cybernetically enhanced alien queen, granting her the power to slip through time itself. As the queen—known as the Timewyrm—begins to reshape history, the Doctor and his companions must chase her across centuries to prevent a catastrophic rewrite of the timeline. Blending classic Doctor Who wit with a darker, more mature tone, the novel mixes time‑travel intrigue, historical settings, and speculative science, offering fans a fresh, high‑stakes adventure that expands the series’ mythos.