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Dark Tribute

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Iris Johansen · 2019

Is Dark Tribute appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

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

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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 24 · 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 25 · SmokescreenStrongest cautions: Death of a character 4/5 · Frightening scenes 4/5Open 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?

The plot revolves around past and potential murders, which are central to the mystery.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Brief crime-scene or injury details may appear, but graphic blood and bodily damage are not a major feature.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Some strong language may occur in tense scenes, but frequent or especially severe profanity is not indicated.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Established romantic relationships appear, but romance is secondary to the thriller and investigative plot.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Maintains a tense atmosphere with stalking and high-stakes threats against the protagonist.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Content is limited to occasional mature references or implied intimacy; explicit sexual activity is not a focus.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Alcohol use appears minimal and incidental, such as in ordinary social settings; substance misuse is not central.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Contains standard thriller violence including physical confrontations, threats, and dangerous situations.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist frequently exhibits courage by confronting dangerous individuals.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Uses creative problem-solving and investigative deduction to advance the plot.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The cast appears to follow familiar thriller genre conventions, with limited evidence of broad identity or background representation.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides incidental knowledge regarding forensic science techniques.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Acts of loyalty and empathy toward victims and family members are present.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on the importance of justice, persistence, and protecting family against adversity.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates professional dedication, bravery, and a commitment to helping others.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Dark Tribute would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Dark Tribute, and what caused that change?
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