Case of the Deadly Desperados
Age rating: Ages 12–14 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2012
In ancient Rome, Flavia and her friends investigate a series of mysterious deaths linked to a traveling circus and a dangerous cult.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentAbsence of sexual content.
Depicts death and the aftermath of violence.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance use is featured.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some suspenseful moments and dark themes exist.
A dangerous cult and its practices are central to the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceFlavia and her friends show bravery in facing danger.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and loyalty are important to the characters.
No themes of grace or mercy are central.
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