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City of Dreams

Stephen R. Lawhead;Ross Lawhead (2003)

SubgenreHistorical Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Series!Hero #1
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.53

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeceptionDeath

Hero archetypes

Spy / Operative

Protagonist archetypes

Morally Gray Protagonist

Synopsis

On this undercover assignment, Special Agent Alex Hunter is getting way more than he ever bargained for and swiftly finds himself entangled in a web of mysterious people and dangerous events. Parallels the story of Christ, set in modern times.

Is City of Dreams appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This modern retelling of Christ's story features an undercover agent navigating dangerous situations with moderate violence and spiritual themes. Some peril and life-threatening situations, but no graphic content or sexual material.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy this thrilling mystery about an undercover agent caught up in dangerous events that mirror an ancient story.

Tags

Religious FictionThrillerContemporary FantasyAllegorical Fiction