Dark Calling (Demonata #9)
by Darren Shan
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2010
A young boy named Bec is drawn into a battle against demons and must confront his own inner darkness.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are very mild allusions to romantic attraction.
Graphic descriptions of demonic violence and gore are frequent.
Profanity is used regularly by characters throughout the book.
Demonic entities engage in blasphemous speech and actions.
Characters contemplate or attempt self-harm due to despair.
Themes of despair and suicidal ideation are present.
The book contains intense horror, disturbing imagery, and jump scares.
The narrative is heavily focused on demons, dark magic, and the occult.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
A non-Christian worldview featuring demonic forces is central.
Religious figures are sometimes portrayed as ineffective or absent.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBec shows courage in facing overwhelming demonic threats.
Christian faith is not a significant element in this story.
Some instances of loyalty and protection between characters occur.
Themes of survival and confronting inner darkness are present.
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