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Breaking Point

C. J. Box · 2013

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Breaking Point 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.

Book 13 · Joe PickettSource 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 13 · Joe Pickett
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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Next volumeBook 14 · Stone coldStrongest cautions: Death of a character 4/5 · Frightening scenes 4/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · Open season(A Joe Pickett Novel #1)
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · Savage Run
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Romance2/5Products & advertising1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 3 · Winterkill
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  4. Book 4 · Trophy Hunt
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  5. Book 5 · Out of Range
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Strong language2/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5
    Gets gentler
  6. Book 6 · In Plain Sight
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets more intense
  7. Book 7 · Free Fire
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  8. Book 8 · Blood trail
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5
    About the same
  9. Book 9 · Below Zero
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Strong language3/5Graphic injury2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  10. Book 10 · Nowhere to Run
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  11. Book 11 · Cold Wind
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets more intense
  12. Book 12 · Force of nature
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Strong language3/5Graphic injury2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  13. Book 13 · Breaking Point
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  14. Book 14 · Stone cold
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Strong language2/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5
    About the same
  15. Book 15 · Endangered
    Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Death of a character3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  16. Book 17 · Vicious Circle
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets more intense
  17. Book 18 · The Disappeared
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Strong language2/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  18. Book 19 · Wolf Pack
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets more intense
  19. Book 20 · Long Range
    Violence4/5Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  20. Book 21 · Dark Sky
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets more intense
  21. Book 22 · Shadows Reel
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Strong language3/5Graphic injury2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  22. Book 23 · Storm Watch
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets more intense
  23. Book 24 · Three Inch Teeth
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets more intense

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What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Murder and multiple deaths are important to the investigation and carry emotional and moral consequences.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional descriptions of injuries, but not gratuitous or excessive.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional coarse language consistent with the setting and genre.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Religion is not a central theme or major element.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Limited to the established stable marriage of the protagonist.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Sustained suspense, stalking, isolation, armed danger, and threats to characters create a tense and frightening atmosphere.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mentions of social drinking.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Includes gunfights, physical altercations, and life-threatening encounters typical of the crime thriller genre.

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No concern recorded in these categories

These categories were explicitly scored 0/5 in the published review. This is not a guarantee that every edition or reader experience is identical.

Sexual content & nudity · 0/5

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist repeatedly displays bravery while confronting dangerous foes.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages deductive thinking and problem-solving through the mystery narrative.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited cultural diversity within the primary cast.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Offers some insight into wildlife management and the political tensions of rural Wyoming.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Kindness is shown through loyalty to friends and commitment to family.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on integrity, duty, and the protection of family in the face of corruption.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates strong principles, persistence, and a protective nature.

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