Books by Peter Lancett

23 books by Peter Lancett have full reviews here; all 35 Peter Lancett titles and editions in our catalog are rated for reading level and content intensity.

Peter Lancett has 23 books with full reviews on HootRated, spanning Grade 1–4 reading level. The typical Peter Lancett book lands at Grade 3, with average content intensity 2.5/5. 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. 52% of Peter Lancett's reviewed titles are at Gentle or Mild intensity — appropriate for sensitive readers or kids reading ahead of their emotional readiness. None 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

The Dark Never Hides (Zone Books: Dark Man)

Peter Lancett

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The Dark Never Hides (Zone Books: Dark Man)

Peter Lancett

Destiny in the Dark (Zone Books)

Peter Lancett

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Destiny in the Dark (Zone Books)

Peter Lancett

Escape from the dark

Peter Lancett

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Escape from the dark

Peter Lancett

Level 1-2 Moderate

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

Fear in the Dark (Zone Book; Dark Man)

Peter Lancett

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Fear in the Dark (Zone Book; Dark Man)

Peter Lancett

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

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

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

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

Peter Lancett

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

Peter Lancett

Dying for the Dark

Peter Lancett

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Dying for the Dark

Peter Lancett

Level 3-4 Moderate

Killer in the Dark

Peter Lancett

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Killer in the Dark

Peter Lancett

Dark River

Peter Lancett

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Dark River

Peter Lancett

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

Dark Garden

Peter Lancett

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Dark Garden

Peter Lancett

Level 3-4 Moderate

More Peter Lancett titles in our catalog

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Dark glass Level 2-3 · Mild
Dark Never Hides Level 1-2 · Mild
Dark waters Level 2 · Mild
Dark Words Level 4-5 · Mild
Dying for the Dark (Dark Man) Level 3-4 · Moderate
Fear in the Dark Level 2-3 · Mild
Gun Dog Level 8 · Intense
Killer in the Dark (Dark Man) Level 2-3 · Mild
Shadows in the dark Level 2 · Mild
The Dark Candle (Dark Man) Level 2 · Moderate
The Dark Words (Dark Man) Level 2 · Mild

Questions about Peter Lancett's books

What reading level are Peter Lancett's books?: Peter Lancett's reviewed 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?: 12 of Peter Lancett's 23 reviewed books (52%) are at Gentle or Mild intensity — safe for sensitive readers. None are rated Intense or Very Intense. Average intensity: 2.5/5.
What age are Peter Lancett's books appropriate for?: Peter Lancett's reviewed books target Ages 9-12 and Ages 13+. HootRated rates each book on reading level and content intensity — match both dimensions, not just one.