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Sceptic

Holden Scott (1999)

SubgenreSpace Opera
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.35
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

DeathViolence

Positive tags

AdventureMysteryProtectorSurvival

Hero archetypes

ScientistReluctant Hero

Heroine archetypes

Spy / Operative

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Tropes

First ContactReluctant HeroRogue AIFound FamilyMilitary SFTime Loop

Themes

Discovery and RevelationGovernment ConspiracyProof of the SupernaturalRace Against TimeScience vs Religion

Synopsis

Dr. Mike Ballantine's research lab uncovers a shocking but undeniable ghosts can and do exist. He protects his work with the help of brilliant CIA agent Amber Chen, in a pulse-pounding race against time.

Tags

Techno-ThrillerParanormal SFConspiracy Thriller

Is Sceptic appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A sci-fi thriller about proving ghosts exist with action and chase sequences. Moderate thriller violence and peril but no graphic content or sexual situations.

What to know going in

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

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 enjoy the fast-paced conspiracy thriller mixing cutting-edge science with the supernatural.