The martyr's chapel

Dudley J. Delffs

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The martyr's chapel

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dudley J. Delffs

Father Grif Mysteries

Reading Level 7-8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

When a playwright is discovered lifeless inside the college chapel, a tense investigation unfolds amid the quiet halls of a Tennessee campus. Secrets and hidden motives come to light as students and staff grapple with the mystery surrounding his death. This gripping story dives into the complex lives connected by faith and academia.

Themes

MysteryCollege LifeFaithComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include realistic violence, emotional: fear & anxiety. 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

Realistic Violence Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
2
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

320 pages
104,376 words
11h 36m read-aloud
ISBN
0764220861
Pages
320
Publisher
Bethany House
Published
1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
104,376
Read-Aloud
~11h 36m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

College ChaplainsTennessee

Places

Tennessee