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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Lure of the dead

by Joseph Delaney

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A young apprentice named Tom faces terrifying creatures and dark forces in a world threatened by the undead.

Concern Level

83/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore70

Graphic descriptions of monsters, combat, and death are frequent.

Profanity / Language20

Some moderate profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy10

Occasional mild blasphemous exclamations may occur.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing90

The book is filled with intense horror, gore, and jump scares.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The story heavily features dark magic, necromancy, and supernatural entities.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The worldview is dark and often bleak, focusing on survival.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Tom displays significant courage in facing overwhelming evil.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme or element in this book.

Love & Friendship20

Loyalty to his master and friends is shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.

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