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Young Adults · Ages 17+

The King of Lies

by John Hart

Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

John Hart's thriller follows a young boy who witnesses a crime and becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy.

Concern Level

73/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Some mature themes and implied sexual situations may be present.

Violence / Gore80

The story contains significant on-page violence, including murder and assault.

Profanity / Language60

Frequent and strong profanity is used throughout the narrative.

Blasphemy20

Some mild blasphemy may occur in dialogue.

Substance Use20

Themes of desperation and dark circumstances may touch on suicide.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No explicit themes of suicide or self-harm are central.

Scary / Disturbing60

The suspenseful plot and violent events create a dark and scary atmosphere.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes or magic are present in this book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on human darkness and moral ambiguity.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

The protagonist displays remarkable courage in a dangerous situation.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present in this book.

Love & Friendship40

Protective instincts and loyalty emerge in difficult circumstances.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central to this book.

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