The Keeper (A Murphy Shepherd Novel)
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Combine James Patterson and Colleen Hoover and you’ll start to understand why readers are riveted by the Murphy Shepherd series from New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin: gripping action, heart-wrenching emotion, and deep questions that deserve to be considered.
Bones–Murphy Shepherd’s teacher, mentor, priest, and friend–is gone. Devastated by the loss and unsure how to continue the rescue work they started, Murph has no choice but to jump back in when the worst happens. His longtime friend and current United States vice president, Aaron Ashley, has been a silent partner in the fight against trafficking. But in spite of having the best security available, his three daughters have been taken bound and blindfolded from their home by an extraction team that left no clues and no trace–just an empty house, a bereft mother, and nine dead Secret Service agents. Only Murph and his team have a hope of finding them.
Bones may have made the ultimate sacrifice by taking down his own brother and the dark network he led, but there are still others in this network where evil is the currency and power is the prize. Soon Ashley drops out of the presidential race and a new candidate emerges–someone who is ready, too ready, to step into the race and the Oval Office.
Bones taught Murph that the needs of the one, the lost one, outweigh those of the ninety-nine. In his first rescue without Bones beside him, Murph’s fight against human trafficking takes him across the globe and through the halls of government to destroy the network and save the lives and souls of those taken.
The Murphy Shepherd series is simultaneously a tender love story, a heartrending search for freedom, an exploration of the terrible cost of human trafficking, and an anthem to the power of love to create change when it shows up regardless of the cost. The Keeper raises the stakes even further, so be ready–you won’t want to put it down until you reach the very last page.
The Murphy Shepherd series: Book 1 The Water Keeper, Book 2 The Letter Keeper, Book 3 The Record Keeper, Book 4 The Keeper (coming April 2025!)
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“. . . somehow equal parts page-turner, heart-breaker, and hope-dealer. Another brilliantly written novel. . .” —Annie F. Downs, New York Times bestselling author
“Martin excels at writing characters who exist in the margins of life. Readers who enjoy flawed yet likable characters created by authors such as John Grisham and Nicholas Sparks will want to start reading Martin’s fiction.” —Library Journal
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Publisher : Thomas Nelson (April 1, 2025)
Language : English
Hardcover : 432 pages
ISBN-10 : 0840722478
ISBN-13 : 978-0840722478
Item Weight : 1.25 pounds
Dimensions : 6.52 x 1.38 x 9.56 inches
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Sandy –
The Keeper Series
So good! Love this series! Definitely a page turner, hated getting to the end! The books takes you back on a journey.
Inspirationalfictionreader –
Love this series!
I have been hoping for a 4th story in this series for what feels like forever! I am so glad Charles Martin decided to continue and give us The Keeper! I absolutely love his stories and this series is one of my favorites of his! I love Murphy and Bones, and their mission and that each and every secondary character adds such depth to this series!I can’t really say a lot about this story since it is book #4 and I don’t want to give anything away, so I’ll just say, I really loved how everything worked out in this book. The heartfelt way Mr. Martin writes just brings you into the story and has you rooting for these characters. Speaking of the characters, so many of them have grown and healed so much since the first book. I love to see the hope and the healing! My heart hurt for Murphy so much as he was trying to heal. The human trafficking parts, as usual, broke my heart and made me ache that this really happens.I thought this was the final story in this series, but I love that the door was left open for more! I am so hoping this series continues. Do not miss these stories!I received a complimentary copy of this story. All opinions are my own. The faith thread is light. 4 stars.
TJReads –
My favorite of the 4 Keeper series.
This is the fourth in the Keeper series by Mr. Martin. Granted, I fell in love with his book’s way before the Keeper series and I have read most of them. I have to say I still like his previous books best, but of the 4 Keepers, this was my favorite.He seems to go over the top in describing the fire power, the horsepower, and the action, from a middle-aged woman’s viewpoint, I do not know the difference between the gun caliber, so I just whiz past all that. This one does have a delightful story aside from all the action. I like the new characters he has introduced in the past two books and I will continue reading his books as long as he writes them. A 5-star read this is and I highly recommend.My all time favorite of his is When Crickets Cry, he will have a hard time topping that one.I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Vicki F Amazon Customer –
love overcomes evil
I was thrilled when I was granted the opportunity to read the ARC of Charles Martin’s “The Keeper” (Murphy Shepherd #4). While flashbacks were abundant in the book, I felt they were necessary for two reasons: 1) in case anyone had not read books 1-3 in the series and 2) to serve as cathartic grief therapy. Martin excelled at showing how light overcomes the dark, hope overcomes despair, love overcomes evil. With the unexpected plot twist and ending, can there be a book #5?Releases Apr. 1st. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Wendy H –
The needs of the one…
Charles Martin is such a powerful storyteller! The Keeper picks up where the Murphy Shephard trilogy ended. This beautiful story of grace and redemption deals with the difficult subject of human trafficking with a mix of disgust (for the perpetrators) and compassion (for the victims). There are several flashbacks so you can easily follow this novel of forgiveness and mercy.Thank you Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for the early copy. All opinions are my own.
Jesus Beach Girl –
The Keeper
This is an amazing story from one of today’s most incredible Christian authors. Human trafficking has become an increasingly criminal pandemic today. Charles Martin dives in with The Keeper showing that no one and no family is immune from being touched by this horrendous tragedy. The Keeper is incredible work from Charles Martin.I received an advanced reader’s copy from Thomas Nelson and Netgalley. Opinions are my own.