UNIT is called in to investigate security at a secret research center buried under Wenley Moor. Unknown to the Doctor and his colleagues, the work at the center has woken a group of Silurians - intelligent reptiles that used to be the dominant life form on Earth in prehistoric times - who are appalled to find 'their' planet populated by upstart apes! The Doctor hopes to negotiate a peace deal, but there are those on both sides who cannot bear the thought of humans and Silurians living together. 

As UNIT soldiers enters the cave systems, and the Silurians unleash a deadly plague that could wipe out the human race - the battle for planet Earth begins! This novel is based on 'The Silurians', a Doctor Who story which was originally broadcast from 31 January - 14 March 1970. Featuring the Third Doctor as played by Jon Pertwee, and his companion Liz Shaw and the UNIT organisation commanded by Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart.