Somewhere in the darkness
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1994
A teenage boy named Michael is sent to live with his estranged father and confronts a dark secret in their town.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The story involves a serious crime and its investigation.
Some profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous language is used in the story.
Substance use is not a focus of the narrative.
The protagonist deals with emotional turmoil and difficult circumstances.
The mystery and underlying darkness create suspense.
Occult or magical themes are absent from the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The exploration of crime and difficult family dynamics presents a somber reality.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMichael shows courage in seeking the truth.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The story explores the complexities of father-son relationships.
The narrative touches on confronting difficult truths.
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