Third novel in Murphy Shepherd series

 

The Record Keeper by Charles Martin

Fans of Charles Martin won’t be disappointed by this book, the third in the series about Murphy Shepherd.   To truly appreciate this book, it is best read after The Water Keeper. In this book, readers learn more about Bones, Murphy’s mentor and closest friend. The rest of our favorite characters are also there:  Summer, Ellie, Clay, Gunner and Casey.

I won’t offer any spoilers but just let me say that this book will keep you on the edge of your seat (or couch—wherever you love to read.)  The plot moves quickly, the adventure keeps you turning pages and the technology Martin writes about continues to amaze.

I don’t know if Martin had this in mind as he writes, but his character strikes me as a Christian James Bond—someone who works hard to thwart evil and can do it with one hand tied behind his back.  I love that even though there are plenty of times when evil rages, Murphy Shepherd finds a way to right the wrongs that plague his world.

I am grateful to the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for this, my honest review.