I struggled to be engaged with this book and it was hard to finish. The plot didn’t hook me and neither did the narrators.

These books pull at the heart strings! The book follows a man working to bring down trafficking rings across the US and surrounding countries. When his hideout for the victims and there families are compromised he works to find the lost and bring down the criminals. These books are beautifully written and deserve way more attention!!! Love Love Love this series!

4.5 stars rounded up

I absolutely love this series! I've listened to these books in quick succession and finished each within 2–3 days. The stories are full of hope, love, and reflection and there's plenty of action as well. The writing is very descriptive, which I love, and each novel plays out like a movie. The characters are well-developed, and I enjoy the 'peeling back of the layers' as the author slowly reveals the history of the main characters. Although you can enjoy this as a standalone novel, I think it's best to read the series to improve your enjoyment of each book.

As always, the narration by Johnathan K. Riggs is excellent. He has become one of my favorite narrators.

Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio, and the author for a complimentary arc for review. All opinions are my own, and my review is voluntary.

N0t my favorite of the series. I think I just really liked the second book so much. About ready to start the 4th book. I find the characters interesting. Jack Reacher like but with a tender side.

I was so excited to read this series! It's a gripping story from the beginning, and it's perfect for the reader who wants a mystery that still holds lots of emotion and depth. This is a beautiful story and absolutely worth the read!

I really enjoy how each story goes more in depth with the character backstories. This is the third book in the series, and they seem to just keep getting better. In this story, Bones is missing and Murphy and his crew do everything they can to find Bones.

There are some hard parts to listen to in this book but the story deals in harsh realities and shows how evil unfolds in the world. With the difficult parts also come love, hope and inspiration. I found this book to be gripping and suspenseful in many spots and uplifting and encouraging in others.

The narration by Jonathan Riggs was really great. His voice and characters really stood out and made it easy to follow along, you always knew who was speaking.

Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson for allowing me to read a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book, as with the rest of the series, is so deeply moving and so heartrending. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator does such an amazing job of bringing you right in to the action, letting you feel everything that's happening in such exquisite detail. I cannot give this book enough stars and, as with all of these books, I never want it to end. I can't wait for the next book in the series!

In The Record Keeper: A Murphy Shepherd Novel, book 3, Charles Martin has done it again! This action/adventure series not only has heart, it's packed with all sorts of danger. This book seemed to move a bit faster than previous books in this series and I enjoyed this one better, as well. And It still has all sorts of details just like all the previous books.
I read the audible version of this book. The narrator, Jonathan K. Riggs, does a good job managing each of the characters and keeping the story going at a fairly steady pace. I found his voice to be calm and soothing in a way that worked well with the story.

This is a review of the audiobook.

This is Bones’ book-

The pursuit to discover the extent of the evil Shepherd’s crew has uncovered brings new cyber-experts to the team. The chase is on when Bones is taken…

The themes of this series remain intricately woven and brilliantly built upon with every book.

Another fast paced, heartwrenching installment to this series, Jonathan K Riggs infuses his narration with intrigue and evil undertones as we encounter the sick mastermind behind the heinous debauchery he propagates.

This book is suitable for mature teens and older with no inappropriate intimate scenes and no bad language. I received this audiobook from the author/publisher free of charge, with no expectation of a positive review. I also purchased the ebook version.

This is the third book in the Murphy Shepherd series.

All of these books are fast paced and suspenseful. It is terrifying the things people will do to other people. I cannot imagine being in a situation where your child or family were taken.

There are times that I felt like I was learning a full lessons in this series. The sped and trajectory of a bullet, how to be bait, and how to love someone so much you would do everything to save them.

Unfortunately, the author loves to recap lot of moments from earlier in the book and the series. I grew tired of hearing the same thing over and over.

It is a good series just a tad long with the repeats.

Book 3 in A Murphy Shepherd Series was another audio read for me. Jonathan K Riggs is the reader and again he does a stellar job.

Continuing shortly after book 2, The Letter Keeper, The Record Keeper begins. This was such a gripping novel that I listened to it in record time. And even though the first half of the book is very much a tell story, the action in the last half kept me on the edge of my seat with an ending that was both shocking and heartbreaking.

Again, Charles Martin’s weaved a story that goes back in time to the history of both Bones and Murphy Shepherd. Though most of it does centre around Bones and his upbringing. I won’t say too much more just that he was a man who saw good even in evil. The one who always asked, tell me what you know about sheep, which has become a trademark in the series.

The Record Keeper is another emotional read into the world of human trafficking along with the power and search for love and freedom. This is book 3 and I highly recommend, to get the full enjoyment and impact, you need to start at the beginning of the series. At present there are three books but come April 1 book 4 entitled The Keeper will be released. I am listening to it right now

My thanks to Thomas Nelson and Zondervan fiction audio for a digital arc in exchange for a honest review.

Following a near-fatal rescue mission, Murphy yearns for peace with his family. However, the disappearance of his mentor, Bones, propels him back into action. Determined to dismantle the human trafficking network, Murphy confronts adversaries, testing his resolve and faith. This conclusion to the trilogy explores the true cost of leaving the ninety-nine to find the one, highlighting the power of sacrificial love and the enduring fight against evil.

Third in the series, the fast past and emotional storyline persist. I actually liked the underlying story of this one a little better than the second in the series since we get to learn more about Bones. However the first half was a little slow. I loved the introduction of some newer characters. And look forward to the next one.

This is more of Bones’ story. His background and his twin brother, and how they turned out so differently because of their childhood.
Bones is still out to leave the 99 to save the one.
When Bones goes missing, all at Freetown are distraught. Murph is on a mission to find and save him, but Frank (Bones’ brother) seems to be always one step ahead.
Compulsive listening.
Loved it.

The third book in Charles Martin’s Murphy Shepherd series is packed with adrenaline and dives into the real cost of leaving the many behind to save just one. It once again explores human depravity and the harsh realities of trafficking, while also showing how love can heal even the deepest wounds. Fans of the series won’t be able to put it down, and it’s a must-read whether you’re new to the books or already hooked.

The Record Keeper by Charles Martin
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Then Bones 💔 oh my heart. Book 3 in the Murphy Shepherd series really tugs on the heart strings. Somehow this series keeps getting better and better. Thank you to the author, Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio, and NetGalley for this audiobook.

Interesting summary:
With heart-stopping clarity, New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin continues to combine the heart-wrenching emotion of Nicholas Sparks with the edge-of-your-seat tension of John Grisham in this third book in the Murphy Shepherd series--exploring the true cost of leaving the ninety-nine to find the one.

Another installment in the epic saga of this series! Charles Martin has a way of touching on the full range of emotions, fully engaging readers in the highs and lows of the plots. This is the type of book that you never want to end, yet you have to know the conclusion. Excited for the next book in this series!

The Record Keeper is book three in the Murphy Shepherd series. Charles Martin provides enough summary from the previous two books (The Water Keeper and The Letter Keeper) to keep a new reader or audiobook listener current regarding the storyline. Murphy Shepherd is still recovering from his last mission's injuries when his mentor Ezekiel "Bones" Walker is abducted. Shepherd, Clay, and Eddie hire new tech people, in hopes, to locate and rescue Bones.

In his previous two books, Martin focused on female human trafficking while mentioning that males also suffered horrible abuse. Martin flips his focus towards male human trafficking in Book Three. Martin poignantly writes Bones's human trafficking backstory; this narrative prepares Shepherd to learn a hard lesson regarding love: Should love, mercy, grace, and forgiveness be given to those whom people view as good, or should love, mercy, grace, and forgiveness also be given to evil people?

Jonathan K. Riggs expertly continues his narration of this series. Riggs has a pleasant voice, and he uses intonation and inflection is denote who is speaking. This keeps the listener engaged and staves off confusion regarding which character is speaking.

Thank you #CharlesMartin, #ThomasNelson, #ZondervanFictionAudio, and #NetGalley for the audiobook ARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

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Whose you are matters more to the soul than who you are or what you are.”

Ohmygoodness. I literally cannot get enough of this series! And I have lost track of how many times, Charles Martin has moved me to tears with his words. He truly sees to the heart of the walking wounded, those who feel like the world and our own actions have taken us so far that not even God can love us. But, that is a lie! I have been the One that He left the ninety-nine for and I am and will always be so thankful to Him for putting me back together. What I went through is nowhere near as bad as what Casey and the others went through. But, Casey, especially, spoke to my heart and showed me my scars and the healing I’ve experienced. I truly believe that God will use this series in amazing ways. The people who make it their life’s mission to stop the people evil enough to think they can traffic other people are strong in a way I cannot imagine. Murphy Shepherd, Bones, and their team are fictional but there are real people who fight this battle every day. And I can’t imagine what it would take to face that kind of darkness on a consistent basis. I long for the day when all of the evil is stopped and these men and women can put aside their armor and know the battle has been won. This book was even better than the previous books and I genuinely didn’t think that was possible. Bones broke my heart telling his backstory and I found my heart hurting, even for Frank. The way he and Bones turned out so very different just blows my mind. We can choose to let God use the bad we’ve been through for good, or we can choose to let it make us bitter and perpetuate the same evil that has been done to us. I almost regret that there is only one more book in the series and hope that we get more books, or maybe Casey’s story can be a separate book?

This was another great book in the Murphy Shepard series. I have loved ever Charles Martin book I have read thus far, and this one does not disappoint. I can't wait for The Keeper (Book 4) to come out next month April 1,2025. I will definitely have to read that one.

I actually listened to the audio book on this one and I have to say I did not care for the narrator. I also found myself distracted a lot listening to it, as I am not used to audio books.

Thank you to Net Galley and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for the complimentary copy of this audio book.