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Young Adults · Ages 16+

King of the dead

by Christopher Golden

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2001

A man named Jack must confront a powerful entity known as the King of the Dead to save his loved ones.

Concern Level

75/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

22/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some suggestive dialogue and implied intimacy may be present.

Violence / Gore70

Graphic violence, gore, and intense combat scenes are frequent.

Profanity / Language30

Moderate profanity is used by characters in stressful situations.

Blasphemy20

Some blasphemous language and dark spiritual themes appear.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing80

The book features terrifying creatures, disturbing imagery, and jump scares.

Occult & Witchcraft60

Demonic entities, dark magic, and necromancy are central to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The story explores dark, supernatural forces without a clear Christian framework.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Jack displays significant bravery in facing overwhelming odds.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Jack's actions are motivated by a desire to protect others.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of survival and confronting evil are present.

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