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A Trace of Memory

Keith Laumer (1963)

SubgenreSword & Sorcery
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.91

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

CaptivityAmnesia

Synopsis

Description from [goodreads][1]: > When Legion meets a strange old millionaire called “Foster,” he doesn't know that his whole life will never be the same again. For “Foster” has a strange story to tell. Part of his story is contained in his diary, which not only describes things in the very recent past, but goes back for centuries. . . > > Foster has hired Legion to help him regain his lost memory. Then both men are suddenly attacked by alien powers. They flee to Stonehenge in England where they discover a strange control chamber deep in the ruins. > > They succeed in bringing down to earth an alien space ship which has been in orbit for thousands of years. Eventually they both become captives. . . on another planet. [1]: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1549260.A_Trace_of_Memory

Is A Trace of Memory appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Classic sci-fi adventure with moderate action scenes involving alien powers and space travel. Contains mild violence during capture/escape sequences but no graphic content or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity and amnesia.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the mystery of a man with centuries of lost memories and the discovery of ancient alien technology at Stonehenge.

Tags

Science FictionAdventureArchaeological MysterySpace Opera