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Blood of Heaven

Bill Myers (1996)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesFire of Heaven (Bill Myers) #1
Setting
CSM age15+
Goodreads3.98

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Hero archetypes

Outlaw / Fugitive

Protagonist archetypes

Morally Gray Protagonist

Synopsis

When a biotechnology firm discovers a blood sample with unusual Y chromosomes that may have come from Jesus Christ, and experiments produce kinder, gentler mice and baboons, they make a deal with Michael Coleman, a convict awaiting execution.

Is Blood of Heaven appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 15 and up.

Parents should know this book explores heavy theological themes involving cloning and genetic experimentation with religious implications. The protagonist is a death row convict, and the story deals with capital punishment, violence, and ethical questions about faith and science.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, death, and violence (see the full list above).

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 15+

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

Who'll love this

Teens interested in thought-provoking stories about faith, science, and second chances will find this gripping and emotionally complex.

Tags

Religious FictionSpeculative FictionTechno-ThrillerScience Fiction