The 8th confession

James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

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The 8th confession

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

Women's Murder Club

Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

At a dazzling San Francisco party, a deadly plan unfolds as Isa and Ethan Bailey become targets of a flawless crime that leaves no clues. Detective Lindsay Boxer races to solve the high-profile murder while a chilling second killing of a preacher with a complicated past emerges. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, friendships and alliances are put to the ultimate test in a gripping tale of mystery and suspense.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include realistic violence, physical danger, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Realistic Violence Physical Danger Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
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
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

368 pages
62,275 words
6h 55m read-aloud
ISBN
9780316018760
Pages
368
Publisher
Little, Brown
Published
2009-04
Type
Fiction
Word Count
62,275
Read-Aloud
~6h 55m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Women DetectivesMystery FictionFemale FriendshipSuspenseThrillerWomen's Murder ClubCelebritiesCrimes AgainstPolicewomenFriendshipSan FranciscoModern & Contemporary FictionMystery & DetectiveThrillersCrime

Places

San FranciscoCaliforniaSan Francisco (Calif.)