The Speed of the Dark
by Alex Shearer
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2003
A young boy named Alex is drawn into a mysterious and potentially dangerous situation involving darkness.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Threatening situations and peril are present for Alex.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in this book.
The atmosphere is suspenseful and can be unsettling.
The 'darkness' has an almost supernatural, unknown quality.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The worldview is ambiguous, with a focus on internal struggle.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAlex must find courage to face the unknown.
Faith is not a prominent theme in this story.
The story focuses on Alex's personal journey and survival.
It explores themes of confronting fear and inner strength.
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