Wow! This series is something I can't even put into words. It's one of those books that you just need a minute to absorb after reading. I don't know how people waited for the 3rd book after that cliffhanger, but I'm sure glad I don't have to wait. I'm not sure how I will feel after it's over. I feel a hangover coming already..... Thank you NetGalley, Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for the opportunity to listen and review this wonderful series!

Has anyone ever read a bad Charles Martin book? I sure haven’t. I just finished listening to The Letter Keeper. It was amazing.

Picking up immediately after book one, this second book of the series ratchets up the tension set up in the first book and builds upon the back story, as well as the current timeline of Murphy Shepherd as he continues on his quest to seek and save the lost. This time things get personal with who is lost and he has to dig deep into his training and his faith to find the strength to make what is wrong, right.

This book has a long ramp up to the action packed sequences, but it's the second book of a series so you expect more build up and backstory to fill out what you have learned from book 1 and to set you up for what is to come in book 3. The descriptions of sex trafficking are also more intense in this book which contributes to the tension ratcheting up in the series.

An incredible second book in a triology. If you have not read the first book you can read this one but I would recommend starting at the beginning and go through the whole story of this journey. We are in the world of Murphy Shepard and the beginning starts with a big bang. The reader learns more about Murphy Shepard, his childhood and how things shaped hiim. The writing, the flow and the vivid decsiptions engrosses the reader in the pages and unraveling of each page. Definitely reommend this series which captures so many themes and information. Thanks the the publisher, auhor and Netgalley for the opportunity.

The Letter Keeper by Charles Martin is the explosive continuation of Murphy Shepard’s story from the Water Keeper. I am so glad I chose the audiobook version, as hearing this story come to life was nothing less than thrilling and addictive. Murphy is such a unique, enigmatic character. He draws you in with every step and makes you feel like you are there with him. I love all the details and explanations regarding the technical aspects; it’s like he’s thinking out loud, which is so helpful for us normal human beings without his amazing skills and talents. The pursuit of rescuing the one is strong in this story and seeing how far he will take it is touching. I enjoyed the happy, comedic moments that help break up some of the heavy elements. Of course, being the second book in a series, it leaves you in the perfect position to wait with bated breath for the next story….
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher, Thomas Nelson, via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

Charles Martin carefully discusses human trafficking and its effects on its victims and those who rescue them in <i>The Letter Keeper.</i> I had not read or listened to other books by Martin, so I am listening to this book out of sequential order. With that being said, I appreciated Martin providing character backgrounds of Mark Shepherd, Sunny, and the girls rescued in <i>The Water Keeper.</i>

Shepherd is an author, a priest, and former military who lives in Freetown. He uses his finances, abilities, and religious faith to rescue people who have fell victim to trafficking. Martin keeps focused on the emotional, mental, and psychological healing process rather then the darkness of sex trafficking. Martin's sensitivity for his readers / audiobook listeners provides a healing balm for them.

Like any hero, Shepherd requires assistance from others. Bones, Sunny, and Gunner (a dog) help Shepherd rescue others as well as care for the people of Freetown. Their purpose is clear: "to know [others] and to be known" by others. Martin uses these characters demonstrate the necessity of human connection and the careful curation of words while developing those relationships.

I would like to thank #Nelson Publishing and #Netgalley for the audiobook.

Great second book in this series. Borrowing so many elements from the first book, the writer expands upon the amazing love story, the thrilling and often heart racing adventure, and really deepens the history of all the characters in this phenomenal follow up. Highly recommend and cannot wait to read the next installment!

I LOVE Charles Martins style of writting, his stories are always sure to tug on the heart strings, and I seem to always be anxiously awaiting the next release. Again, this book was 5 out of 5 for me. Great storytelling, great characters that are super relatable, and keeps you on the edge of your seat!