Doctor Who: Cybergene

The War Doctor Rises #4

by Jonathan Morris, Jonathan Carley (Narrator )

As the conflict between Gallifrey and Skaro rages, the Cybermen are gone from the universe. Until now. The War Doctor finds himself on a world ravaged by battle, where soldiers are kept alive by grimly familiar methods. As time is manipulated, the dead no longer stay dead, and a horrifying evolution begins... Seeking answers across multiple worlds, and in a long-dead Cyber-tomb, the Doctor uncovers the terrible truth. The ultimate Cyber-form is coming to join the Time War.

Genres: Doctor Who

3 pages, Audio CD

First published December 11, 2025

About the author

Jonathan Morris is one of the most prolific and popular writers of Doctor Who books, including the highly-regarded novels 'Festival of Death' and 'Touched by an Angel' and the recent guide to monsters, 'The Monster Vault'. He has also written numerous comic strips, most of which were collected in 'The Child of Time', and audios for BBC Audio and Big Finish, including the highly-regarded comedies 'Max Warp' and 'The Auntie Matter', as well as the adaptation of Russell T Davies’ 'Damaged Goods'.

Recently he has started his own audio production company, Average Romp. Releases include a full-cast adaptation of Charles Dickens' The Chimes', an original play, 'When Michael Met Benny', and three episodes of a SF sitcom, 'Dick Dixon in the 21st Century'.

For details visit www.averageromp.com

He also originated his own series, Vienna and script-edited the Nigel Planer series 'Jeremiah Bourne in Time'. He’s also written documentaries and for TV sketch shows.

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Reviews

[Steven Shinder · Rating 4 out of 5]

His Seven was definitely showing in this.

[Rick · Rating 4 out of 5]

1-01 Crucible - The Cybermen enter the Time War. But not how you think. And it’s bad. Really terrible. (4/5)

2-01 Firebreak - Another outbreak of Cybermen? This can’t be good. Oh, yes it’s bad. Really terrible. (4/5)

3-01 Sepulchre - You cannot change history. Not one jot. And yet, don’t you change history doing what you do and not knowing how it will exactly turn out? The age old conundrum of free will vs destiny. It’s all so ludicrous. This was a fun wrap up, but I was a slightly bit disappointed. (3/5)

All things considered, this is quite good. I was disappointed that we didn’t get a continuation of the use of the moniker The Warrior, but I’m will to give it some time. Also, the first two parts were strong enough that I’m willing give the overall rating a slight bump. This release also includes bonus interviews with cast and crew, and an isolated music suite.

[Clark Day · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good War Doctor story.