The Record Keeper by Charles Martin

(Murphy Shepherd #3)
336 pages / 10 hrs, 7 mins

"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 need to know that they are worth rescuing.

"As the cat-and-mouse game moves into the open, Murphy is tested at every turn—both physically and mentally. And then the unthinkable happens: his beloved mentor and friend is taken. Without a trace.

"Murphy lives by the mantra that love shows up. But how can he do that 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." --from the publisher

Good writing, important story to tell (human trafficking), but hard to read. I'm glad the trilogy is complete. I give it three out of five stars.

The Letter Keeper by Charles Martin

 (Murphy Shepherd #2)

320 pages / 9 hrs, 50 mins

"He shows up when all hope is lost.
"Murphy Shepherd has made a career of finding those no one else could—survivors of human trafficking. His life’s mission is helping others find freedom.

"But then the nightmare strikes too close to home .
"When his new wife, her daughter, and two other teenage girls are stolen, Murphy is left questioning all he has thought to be true. With more dead ends than leads, he has no idea how to find those he loves.

"After everything is stripped away, love is what remains.
"Hope feels lost, but Murphy is willing to expend his last breath trying to bring them home."  --from the publisher

This one was disappointing for me. Of course, I have high expectations when I pick up a Charles Martin book. The story was disjointed and repetitive. I give it three out of five stars, and hope the next in the series will return to Martin's usual greatness.