This is the 5th novel published by the BBC to feature the 8th Doctor.  His companion is Samantha "Sam" Jones.  This also features the long time rivals of the Doctor, the Daleks.

The Dalek Prime spoke again.  'Your statements are irrelevant.' he announced.  'You did not create the Daleks - our creation was a fortuitous consequence of the war.  We were destined to become the race we are today.  Instead of letting destiny to run its course, you interfered.  That was the first time that you attempted to usurp the power of the Daleks.  It was not the last.  These travel machines we use were created by the scientists of the Kaled race.  You took credit for their work to lend support to your claim of supremacy.
    'The first Daleks understood your futile madness when they elected t destroy you.  I am the last survivor of those first Daleks, which is why I am the Dalek Prime.  This is why I speak for the Daleks, and hold authority.  I am the ancestor of the billions of Daleks alive today.  I have guided the race throughout our history, and brought us to the position of strength we hold today.  This entire galaxy is poised to collapse before us.  This is my achievement and my claim to rule.
    'Your madness has brought us time and again to the brink of destruction.  Yet you still claim that we should still follow you.  Following you would lead to the destruction of the Dalek species.'
    Davros moved slightly, and sighed.  'So, you claim to be the one to rule the Daleks solely because of your longevity?' he demanded.  'And that gives you supreme power?  A foolish notion indeed!'