This present darkness

Frank E. Peretti

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This present darkness

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Frank E. Peretti

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

In a quiet town, a curious journalist and a devoted pastor join forces to uncover a sinister New Age scheme threatening to enslave their community and beyond. Their investigation reveals hidden dangers that challenge their beliefs and courage. Together, they must confront dark forces to protect their world from an overwhelming evil.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, religious themes, social conflict. 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

Fear & Anxiety Religious Themes Social Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
1
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

375 pages
156,889 words
17h 26m read-aloud
ISBN
0891073906
Pages
375
Publisher
Crossway Books
Published
1986
Type
Fiction
Word Count
156,889
Read-Aloud
~17h 26m
Text Density
Very Dense

Genres

Subjects

New Age MovementBaal