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If you blend the gripping intensity of James Patterson with the emotionally powerful storytelling of Colleen Hoover, you begin to understand why readers can’t put down New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin’s riveting Murphy Shepherd series. Filled with fierce action, deep emotional stakes, and compelling questions that linger long after the final page, this series has captured hearts and minds alike.

Murphy Shepherd is shattered by the recent loss of Bones—the mentor, priest, teacher, and friend who guided him through life and inspired him in their mission. Thrust into uncertainty, Murph is hesitant about continuing their vital work rescuing victims of human trafficking. But soon crisis erupts, forcing him back into action. Aaron Ashley, Murph’s longtime friend and the current vice president of the United States, has quietly partnered behind the scenes to fight trafficking. Despite unmatched security measures, Aaron’s three daughters have vanished, kidnapped from their own home—taken bound, blindfolded, and without a trace. Left behind is a desperate mother, an empty house, and the tragic remains of nine slain Secret Service agents—no clues, no ransom, and no suspects. Only Murph and his dedicated team stand a chance of locating the missing girls.

Although Bones already made the ultimate sacrifice by confronting and bringing down his own brother and his sinister trafficking syndicate, other dark forces remain—forces for whom power and evil are lifelong commodities. With the vice president dropping out of the presidential campaign, another candidate swiftly emerges, suspiciously prepared to seize the Oval Office.

Guided by Bones’ core principle—that saving one lost soul matters more than ninety-nine safe ones—Murph plunges into his first dangerous rescue mission without his mentor by his side. Threatened on a global scale and pushed to the very limits of his determination, Murph must travel around the world and navigate treacherous government corridors to dismantle the trafficking network once and for all and rescue the innocent lives held captive.

The Murphy Shepherd novels beautifully intertwine intense thrill-seeking drama, a touching love story, a powerful exploration of humanity’s struggle for freedom, and a heart-wrenching examination of the devastating toll of trafficking. An inspiring testament to the transformative power of love and sacrifice, The Keeper raises the stakes higher than ever. Get ready—once you start reading, you won’t want to stop until the very final page.

The Murphy Shepherd series includes: Book 1 – The Water Keeper, Book 2 – The Letter Keeper, Book 3 – The Record Keeper, and Book 4 – The Keeper (coming April 2025!).