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Killing time

a novel of the future

by Caleb Carr

Reading Level 8-9 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

In 2023, Dr. Gideon Wolfe, a psychiatrist and expert in criminal profiling, uncovers a mysterious computer disc revealing a president's assassination from five years prior. As he investigates, he delves into a web of secrets and hidden truths that challenge his understanding of history and justice. This thrilling journey blends psychology and suspense in a gripping tale of deception.

Representation & Themes

PsychologyMysteryHistorical

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Realistic Violence Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0679463321
Pages
274
Publisher
Random House
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
75,643

Subjects

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