Gold of Our Fathers

Kwei Quartey

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Gold of Our Fathers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kwei Quartey

Darko Dawson Mystery

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Chief Inspector Darko Dawson faces a challenging transfer to Obuasi, a remote mining town where illegal gold mining thrives. Just days into his new role, he uncovers a murder at a gold quarry that plunges him into a dangerous investigation, revealing powerful forces that operate beyond the reach of the law. As he navigates this treacherous case, Dawson must balance justice with the risks that come with confronting corruption.

Themes

MysteryDetectivePolice ProceduralAfrican AmericanAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, realistic violence. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Realistic Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

354 pages
95,030 words
10h 34m read-aloud
ISBN
9781616956301
Pages
354
Publisher
Soho Press, Incorporated
Published
2016
Type
Fiction
Word Count
95,030
Read-Aloud
~10h 34m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Gold Mines and MiningMurderPoliceInvestigationAfricaAfrican AmericanMystery & DetectivePolice Procedural

Places

Ghana