The Water Keeper
By Charles Martin
- Release Date: 2020-05-05
- Genre: Religious Fiction
Description
A riveting story of heroism, heartache, and the power of love to heal all wounds by New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin.
Murphy Shepherd is a man with many secrets. He lives alone on an island, tending the grounds of a church with no parishioners, and he’s dedicated his life to rescuing those in peril. But as he mourns the loss of his mentor and friend, Murph himself may be more lost than he realizes.
When he pulls a beautiful woman named Summer out of Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway, Murph’s mission to lay his mentor to rest at the end of the world takes a dangerous turn. Drawn to Summer, and desperate to find her missing daughter, Murph is pulled deeper and deeper into the dark and dangerous world of modern-day slavery.
With help from some unexpected new friends, including a faithful Labrador he plucks from the ocean and an ex-convict named Clay, Murph must race against the clock to locate the girl before he is consumed by the secrets of his past—and the ghosts who tried to bury them.
With Charles Martin’s trademark lyricism and poignant prose, The Water Keeper is at once a tender love story and a heartrending search for freedom.
“Charles Martin fans rejoice, because he’s done it again . . . a multilayered story woven together with grace and redemption, and packed tight with tension and achingly real characters.” —Lauren Denton, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Hideaway
Part of The Murphy Shepherd series:Book 1: The Water KeeperBook 2: The Letter Keeper Book 3: The Record Keeper Coming July 2022!)Full-length novelIncludes discussion questions for book clubsAlso by Charles Martin: The Mountain Between Us, Send Down the Rain, Long Way Gone, When Crickets Cry, Chasing Fireflies
Reviews
My favorite book
5By glorybeansBreathtaking!!!Amazing . Awe inspiring and magical. ⭐️
5By LynngalCharles Martin is my new favorite author. Page turner. Thought provoking when it comes to Love ❤️. Great plot and characters … can’t wait for next book!Wonderful!
5By Undertaker TrilogyMore than a novel.Great read!
5By 65kirbyThis is an amazing book! I love the way he writes~it’s tender, exciting and intriguing. I could not put it down!The Water Keeper
3By GWYNEDD READERAt times, difficult to follow the story. Actually, wanted to get to the end, so that I could be finished.Wow!
5By Big Bad BookwormBreathtaking and unforgettable.Incredible book!
5By Kari Pedzi-MilI had a hard time putting this book down each time I started reading. I enjoyed every minute of this story! I can’t wait to read more!Another exquisite piece by Charles Martin
5By amycubs7It left me in a puddle of tears and I cannot wait until Jone 8th for the next one. Murph is a well drawn out character, and I want to hug Ellie, Angel and Summer. And then rub the dog’s belly and tell him “good boy!”Amazing author
5By STompkins66He is such a wonderful writer. Haven’t found one that disappoints.