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Descent Into Hell is a novel written by Charles Williams, first published in 1937. Williams wrote a series of novels which combine elements of fantasy fiction and Christian symbolism. Forgoing the detective fiction style of most of his earlier supernatural novels, most of the story's action is spiritual or psychological in nature. It fits the "theological thriller" description sometimes given to his works...
Is Descent into Hell appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A theologically rich supernatural novel dealing with spiritual peril and psychological darkness; no graphic violence or sexual content, but mature philosophical and spiritual themes require a discerning reader.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include suicide and mental illness.
Who'll love this
A deeply spiritual and psychologically intense story about the battle between good and evil played out in the human soul.