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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Overkill

by Alane Ferguson

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1992

A young girl, Sarah, investigates a series of murders in her small town, uncovering dark secrets and facing danger.

Concern Level

52/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore60

The book details multiple murders and violent crime scenes.

Profanity / Language20

Some mild profanity is used by characters in stressful situations.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes appear in the narrative.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme explored in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing50

The murders and suspenseful plot create a scary atmosphere.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes and characters are not present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is not explicitly non-Christian.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this story.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Sarah shows courage in investigating dangerous situations.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a central element of the plot.

Love & Friendship20

Some familial love is shown, but not self-giving love.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of grace and mercy are not prominent.

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