The Keeper by Charles Martin gives readers more Murphy Shepherd! Now I highly recommend you read the entire trilogy before jumping into book 4, but it’s definitely worth it. For those that haven’t read the series, Murphy isn’t your average superhero. He’s dedicated his life to seek and save the lost. He tracks down missing and trafficked women and children, and takes on some very dangerous criminals. He and Bones defend Freetown, a place where victims can recover and rebuild. But after Bones is killed, Murphy shoulders the burden alone. Will he continue the work he started? He’s called in when the Vice President’s children are abducted, and he has to choose to leave the ninety-nine to search for the missing.
I love this series! Martin weaves amazing tales filled with heart and grit, not to mention amazing spiritual threads. This story gives a little more history as to how Murphy Shepherd becomes the man he is today. I’m so glad we got a 4th installment in this series. I think we all needed some closure and time to reflect along with the characters in the story. But the action and fast-paced energy of the book is what keeps me reading. I love the adventure and suspense that Martin brings to the story.
I also received an advanced copy of the audiobook, which I love audiobooks. The narrator brought this story to life…and in order to catch up for Book 4, I had listened to the previous 3 books again (which I generally don’t re-read books, if that tells you how much I love the series. It’s the same narrator (Jonathan K Riggs) and I highly recommend the audio version.
I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.