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Books by Peter Lancett

26 books by Peter Lancett, rated for reading level and content intensity.

Peter Lancett has 23 rated books in HootRated's catalog spanning Grade 1–4 reading level. The typical Peter Lancett book lands at Grade 3, with average content intensity 2.4/5. Peter Lancett's books span 3 series, including Dark Man; Zone Books, Zone Books; Dark Man, Dark Man.

Reading level alone doesn't tell parents whether a Peter Lancett book is right for a child. 61% of Peter Lancett's rated titles are at Gentle or Mild intensity — appropriate for sensitive readers or kids reading ahead of their emotional readiness. 0% are rated Intense or Very Intense. The intensity badges below (green → red) help you match books to your child's emotional readiness, not just their reading ability. See our methodology for how we rate.

The Dark Fire of Doom (Zone Books)

Peter Lancett

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The Dark Fire of Doom (Zone Books)

Peter Lancett

Level 1-2 Mild

The Dark Never Hides (Zone Books: Dark Man)

Peter Lancett

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The Dark Never Hides (Zone Books: Dark Man)

Peter Lancett

Level 1-2 Mild

Destiny in the Dark (Zone Books)

Peter Lancett

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Destiny in the Dark (Zone Books)

Peter Lancett

Level 1-2 Mild

Escape from the dark

Peter Lancett

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Escape from the dark

Peter Lancett

Level 1-2 Mild

The Face in the Dark Mirror (Zone Books: Dark Man)

Peter Lancett

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The Face in the Dark Mirror (Zone Books: Dark Man)

Peter Lancett

Level 1-2 Mild

Fear in the Dark (Zone Book; Dark Man)

Peter Lancett

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Fear in the Dark (Zone Book; Dark Man)

Peter Lancett

Level 2-3 Mild

Danger in the Dark

Peter Lancett

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Danger in the Dark

Peter Lancett

Level 1-2 Moderate

Dark Dreams

Peter Lancett

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Dark Dreams

Peter Lancett

Level 2 Moderate

The Dark Glass

Peter Lancett

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The Dark Glass

Peter Lancett

Level 2-3 Mild

The Dark Side Of Magic

Peter Lancett

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The Dark Side Of Magic

Peter Lancett

Level 1-2 Moderate

Dark Waters of Time

Peter Lancett

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Dark Waters of Time

Peter Lancett

Level 2-3 Moderate

The Shadow in the Dark

Peter Lancett

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The Shadow in the Dark

Peter Lancett

Level 2-3 Mild

The Dark Candle

Peter Lancett

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The Dark Candle

Peter Lancett

Level 2-3 Moderate

The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green)

Peter Lancett

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The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green)

Peter Lancett

Level 2-3 Mild

The Dark Words-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green)

Peter Lancett

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The Dark Words-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green)

Peter Lancett

Level 2-3 Mild

Dying for the Dark

Peter Lancett

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Dying for the Dark

Peter Lancett

Level 3-4 Mild

Killer in the Dark

Peter Lancett

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Killer in the Dark

Peter Lancett

Level 2-3 Mild

Dark River

Peter Lancett

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Dark River

Peter Lancett

Level 3-4 Mild

Bridge of Dark Tears

Peter Lancett

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Bridge of Dark Tears

Peter Lancett

Level 3 Moderate

The Past is Dark

Peter Lancett

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The Past is Dark

Peter Lancett

Level 3-4 Moderate

Playing the Dark Game

Peter Lancett

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Playing the Dark Game

Peter Lancett

Level 3-4 Moderate

Dark Music

Peter Lancett

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Dark Music

Peter Lancett

Level 3-4 Mild

Dark Garden

Peter Lancett

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Dark Garden

Peter Lancett

Level 3-4 Moderate

Gun Dog

Peter Lancett

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Gun Dog

Peter Lancett

Level 8

Killer in the Dark (Dark Man)

Peter Lancett

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Killer in the Dark (Dark Man)

Peter Lancett

Level 2

Dark Never Hides

Peter Lancett

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Dark Never Hides

Peter Lancett

Level 2

Questions about Peter Lancett's books

What reading level are Peter Lancett's books?
Peter Lancett's rated books range from Grade 1–4, with the typical book at Grade 3. Each title has a separate content intensity score so parents can choose by emotional readiness, not just text difficulty.
Are Peter Lancett's books appropriate for sensitive readers?
14 of Peter Lancett's 23 rated books (61%) are at Gentle or Mild intensity — safe for sensitive readers. 0 (0%) are rated Intense or Very Intense. Average intensity: 2.4/5.
What age are Peter Lancett's books appropriate for?
Peter Lancett's rated books target Ages 9–12 and Ages 12+. HootRated rates each book on reading level and content intensity — match both dimensions, not just one.