Arcbeatle Press has announced it’s releasing a sequel to Lungbarrow, the controversial Doctor Who novel originally published in 1997.

The new book catches up with the Doctor’s former companion, Chris Cwej, continuing his novel series after he left the TARDIS in Lungbarrow. Cwej returns to the house of Lungbarrow in a sequel novel by Tomoko M. Banks; Lungbarrow by Loomlight sees Chris come full circle, and discover dark secrets at the heart of his Superiors’ history.

Banks says:

“Marc Platt’s seminal novel Lungbarrow has captured the imaginations of countless readers, enchanting them for nearly three decades with its vivid setting and tragic players. It has been my greatest honour to help resurrect that manifold tapestry. But Time’s Roses are scented with memory; over the last twenty nine years they’ve blossomed into a vast wilderness. That indescribable magic is returning to the world, and we’ll soon find ourselves lost once more in the midst of a childless time.”

Marc Platt, author of Lungbarrow, gave his full approval for Arcbeatle Press to explore the concepts he created, and even gave Lungbarrow by Loomlight its title.

Cwej editor, Hunter O’Connell, said:

“This has truly been a dream come true. This story has gone through many drafts to make sure it’s the best possible version of the book it can be, and I think we landed on it. An epic adventure awaits Chris Cwej as he goes through times long past, and we get a firsthand glimpse at what his Superiors are really hiding from him. The Totality, dear readers, will never be the same again…”

Publisher, James Wylder, added:

“We’ve treated this project with the utmost care. Lungbarrow is a legend, and like all the best legends, there’s more to the story.”.

Lungbarrow by Loomlight will be released in paperback and ebook formats from Arcbeatle on 23rd April 2026, with two variant covers.