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Bullet That Missed : (the Thursday Murder Club 3) cover
Young Adults · Ages 15+

Bullet That Missed : (the Thursday Murder Club 3)

by Richard Osman

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2023

Four retirees in a peaceful retirement village investigate a decade-old cold case involving a missing journalist and a local news legend.

Concern Level

38/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

36/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content15

There are references to past affairs and mild romantic tension between older characters.

Violence / Gore35

The plot involves murders, threats from the KGB, and mentions of past violent crimes.

Profanity / Language40

Moderate language includes occasional uses of 'sh*t', 'b*stard', and 'bloody'.

Blasphemy25

Characters occasionally use God's name as an exclamation or in casual frustration.

Substance Use30

Characters frequently drink wine, beer, and spirits during their social meetings.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The story touches on the mental decline and dementia of a spouse.

Scary / Disturbing20

Tension arises from interactions with dangerous criminals and a kidnapping threat.

Occult & Witchcraft0

There is no occult or supernatural content in this story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes10

A minor character is mentioned as being in a same-sex relationship.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The characters operate on a secular moral code focused on justice and friendship.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

Religion is largely absent, though the church is not portrayed with hostility.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice65

The elderly protagonists show significant bravery by confronting dangerous criminals to seek the truth.

Faith & Hope5

There is no significant expression of Christian faith or biblical reliance.

Love & Friendship75

Deep loyalty and platonic love define the bond between the four main friends.

Forgiveness & Redemption40

Themes of making peace with the past and showing mercy to flawed individuals appear.

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