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Nightfall

Stephen Leather (2010)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesJack Nightingale #1
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.98

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastReluctant Hero

Synopsis

These two renowned writers have invented a world not unlike our own--a world on the edge of chaos, torn between the madness of religious fanaticism and the stubborn denial of scientists. Only a handful of people on the planet Lagash are prepared to face the truth--that their six suns are setting all at once for the first time in 2,000 years, signaling the end of civilization!

Is Nightfall appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This apocalyptic dark fantasy explores the collapse of civilization as six suns set simultaneously, with themes of religious extremism vs scientific denial. Expect societal chaos and moderate threat, but violence is not graphic.

What to know going in

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

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 be gripped by the race against time as a handful of people try to save their world from an unprecedented cosmic event.

Tags

Science FictionApocalypticCosmic Horror