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Smokescreen

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Iris Johansen · 2019

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Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Smokescreen by Iris Johansen. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

Book 25 · Eve DuncanSource checked

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 4/5 · Frightening scenes 4/5 · Violence 4/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Good role models 3/5
Series positionBook 25 · Eve Duncan
Recommendation3/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Death of a character 4/5
Recommendation 3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

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Series progression

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Next volumeBook 26 · The PersuasionStrongest cautions: Frightening scenes 3/5 · Violence 3/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · The Face of Deception
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Romance3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · The killing game
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Romance3/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 4 · Body of lies
    Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Death of a character3/5Romance3/5Sexual content & nudity3/5Graphic injury2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5
    About the same
  4. Book 5 · Blind Alley
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Romance3/5Strong language3/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5
    Gets more intense
  5. Book 6 · Countdown
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Romance3/5Graphic injury2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5
    Gets gentler
  6. Book 7 · Stalemate
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  7. Book 8 · Quicksand
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets more intense
  8. Book 9 · Blood Game
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Strong language3/5Romance2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets more intense
  9. Book 10 · Eight Days to Live
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5
    About the same
  10. Book 11 · Chasing the Night
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Strong language3/5Romance2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  11. Book 12 · Eve
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  12. Book 13 · Quinn
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Romance3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5
    About the same
  13. Book 14 · Bonnie
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  14. Book 15 · Sleep No More
    Frightening scenes4/5Death of a character3/5Violence3/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  15. Book 16 · Taking Eve
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets more intense
  16. Book 17 · Hunting Eve
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets more intense
  17. Book 18 · Silencing Eve
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  18. Book 19 · Shadow Play
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Romance3/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  19. Book 20 · Hide Away
    Frightening scenes4/5Death of a character3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  20. Book 23 · Shattered Mirror
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Death of a character2/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  21. Book 24 · Dark Tribute
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets more intense
  22. Book 25 · Smokescreen
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Romance3/5Graphic injury2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5
    Gets more intense
  23. Book 26 · The Persuasion
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Death of a character2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  24. Book 27 · The Bullet
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets more intense
  25. Book 28 · A Face to Die For
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  26. Book 29 · Captive
    Frightening scenes4/5Romance3/5Violence3/5Death of a character2/5Graphic injury2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5
    About the same
  27. Book 30 · The Survivor
    Frightening scenes4/5Death of a character3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  28. Book 31 · The Death Mask
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same

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What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Involves investigation into murders and deaths of past characters.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Crime-scene and forensic details may be present, but the violence is not chiefly graphic or lingered over.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional coarse language fits the adult thriller setting, but severe profanity or slurs do not appear prominent.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Romantic relationships are a meaningful subplot in the suspense story, though romance is not the sole or dominant focus.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Suspense, pursuit, threats, and characters in serious danger create a consistently tense atmosphere.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Some adult intimacy is likely implied or briefly referenced, without sustained or explicit sexual detail.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Alcohol use may occur incidentally; substance use is not a major theme or focus.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Contains standard thriller violence, threats, and descriptions of past crimes.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters frequently face dangerous situations with bravery.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on puzzle-solving and investigative deduction.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The available information suggests limited identity diversity, with no clear emphasis on varied backgrounds or experiences.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into forensic reconstruction and investigation processes.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Central characters show empathy toward victims and those in need.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes persistence in seeking truth and protecting the vulnerable.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates strong determination and professional skill.

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