Welcome to another First Line Friday, the weekly linkup hosted by Reading is My Superpower. Happy Independence Day weekend to everyone celebrating in the United States! The book I’m featuring this week fits perfectly with the theme of celebrating freedom and the people who dedicate their lives to securing it for others.
Coastal Georgia
“The plane touched down on an off-the-grid military runway in southeast Georgia.”
The Record Keeper by Charles Martin
The Basics
Title: The Record Keeper
Author: Charles Martin
Series: Murphy Shepherd (Book 3 of 3)
Publication Date: July 5, 2022
Genre: Contemporary Christian
My Rating: 5 Stars
From the Back Cover:
“Because you’re worth rescue.”
Murphy Shepherd’s last rescue mission very nearly cost him his life. He’d like nothing more than to stay close to his wife and daughters for a while. But Bones’s brother must be stopped, and there are so many who still need to know they are worth rescuing.
As the cat-and-mouse game moves into the open, Murphy is tested at every turn—both physically and mentally. Then the unthinkable happens: his beloved mentor and friend is taken. Gone without a trace.
Murphy lives by the mantra that love always shows up. But how can he rescue Bones when he has no leads?
With heart-stopping clarity, The Record Keeper explores the true cost of leaving the ninety-nine to find the one.
My Review
“From the beginning of time, light has shone into the darkness, and since that first spark, darkness – no matter how hard it tries, no matter what sword it wields or scheme it perpetrates – has not been able to overcome it. Ever.”
The Record Keeper is the riveting conclusion to an incredible series! Murphy Shepherd is back, and this time he and Bones are on a mission to finally put a stop to the criminal mastermind they have been fighting for so many years. The raw, gritty truth of human trafficking is contrasted with the unconditional love and sacrifice that marks Bones’ life. The ending is heart-wrenching and bittersweet – everything wasn’t tied up in a neat bow, but it was the perfect, fitting ending. You will remember this powerful story long after the final page!
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I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Great review, Jen! Glad you enjoyed it. I still have not read a book by him yet…someday I will!
I hadn’t read any of his books until this series… maybe someday I’ll catch up on his backlist 😊
Hello!
I’m just starting Where the Road Bends by Rachel Fordham. So far, I’m loving it!
“A firm peck to his nose startled him from his rest. His eyes flew open. A rooster, red and large, hovered above him.”
Hope you have a great weekend with plenty of relaxing reading time!
Glad you’re enjoying it! What a startling way to wake up that would be! 😊
I have not read any Charles Martin. Guess I need to!
My first line comes fro Hope Beyond the Waves by Heidi Chiavaroli.
Osterville, Massachusetts April, 1993
I stand rigid, arms pinned to m6 sides as my mother wraps me in a loose hug in Gram’s foyer.
Love Heidi Chiavaroli! I need to get a copy of that one soon!