Closing In
by Tim Bowler
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A young protagonist is drawn into a dangerous mystery involving a missing person and a hidden past, forcing them to confront their fears.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
The story contains elements of threat and mild peril.
Minimal, mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
Themes of despair are touched upon but not explicit self-harm.
The atmosphere is suspenseful and can be unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The worldview is primarily secular and focused on human agency.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceProtagonist demonstrates bravery in pursuing the truth.
Faith is not a significant element in the story.
Loyalty to friends is a minor theme.
Focus is on solving the mystery, not on repentance.
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