Payback
by Andy McNab
Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
A former SAS soldier is drawn back into the world of espionage when a former comrade is murdered. He must uncover the truth behind the killing and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentBrief mentions of past relationships and sexual encounters exist.
Graphic descriptions of combat, torture, and murder are prevalent throughout the story.
Frequent use of strong profanity, including expletives and vulgar terms, is present.
No blasphemous content is present in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
Some scenes of intense violence and threat can be frightening.
The story does not involve any occult or supernatural elements.
No LGBTQ+ characters or themes are present in the book.
The narrative focuses on military action and does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceProtagonist Nick Stone displays immense courage in dangerous situations.
Christian faith is not a theme or element in this book.
Loyalty to comrades is a strong theme, but not self-giving love.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent from the plot.
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