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Stone cold

C. J. Box · 2014

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Stone cold by C. J. Box. 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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Strongest cautions

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

Strongest positives

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

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

References to real-world gear or vehicles are incidental to the setting.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Death is central to the mystery plot; characters are killed by the antagonist.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Some descriptions of crime scenes and injuries, though not gratuitous.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Contains occasional moderate profanity consistent with law enforcement/thriller context.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on the protagonist's stable family life with his wife, Marybeth.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Sustained suspense, stalking, armed criminals, and threats to characters make this a frightening, high-tension thriller.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Alcohol is mentioned in passing or in social settings, not glamorized.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Includes shootouts, physical altercations, and themes of vigilantism with lethal consequences.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist regularly displays courage by confronting dangerous threats to uphold the law.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Promotes logical thinking and analytical skills through the mystery investigation process.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The story focuses mainly on rural Wyoming characters and offers limited representation of varied backgrounds or identities.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into Wyoming geography and the responsibilities of game wardens.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Empathy is shown through the protagonist's care for his community and family.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Explores the nuance of justice versus the law and the consequences of taking matters into one's own hands.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Joe Pickett serves as a dedicated, principled, and family-oriented protagonist.

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