5.0 out of 5 stars I've found another favorite author.

P.E.B. · June 6, 2025

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } This is the second book I've read by Charles Martin. I enjoy his mysterious style of writing that keeps you reading chapter after chapter to find out more about the characters. This book is better yet with Mr. Murphy who is a priest and a broken hearted lover but he isn't even just Mr. Murphy or a priest. He is so much more. There are so many layers to peal back as you read this book. I can't wait to see how Murphy Shepherd, Summer, Clay, Gunner, and Ellie continue on in the next book.

5.0 out of 5 stars 100/10!

L.E. · June 18, 2025

2nd time through. Loved it as much as the first time! Favorite author -favorite series :) Love is the true keeper, the one that answers the question “whose am I?”

4.0 out of 5 stars Unimaginable

A.C. · May 26, 2025

This book kept my heart racing. Action packed with love stories too! Incredible! It's multiple stories in one book! Great summer read!

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh my goodness!

m. · May 22, 2025

Doesn't happen very often. Couldn't put it down. Lost sleep...hmmm...That kinda sounds like...Lost sheep...Being personally involved with the sex slave rescue trade, this hit home AND hit...a HOMERUN! Yall, evil is real and far too few take the stand. Count the cost... The ETERNAL cost. What's it worth... To be comfortable and do nothing... Reach out to The One who conquered evil and let Him direct your ways. That costs EVERYTHING... What's it worth?Love covers a multitude...

5.0 out of 5 stars engrossing story

D.L. · June 13, 2025

I loved this book’s writing and style. A number of surprises came along the way. A page turner for sure. I didn’t want it to end.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written!

M.W. · June 4, 2025

Charles Martin is my new favorite author. His prose is beautiful and each book is different without a predictable ending. I have read 7 of his books and eagerly look forward to reading the rest of them!

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic book!

B.K. · June 6, 2025

This is by far one of the best books I’ve ever read. Could hardly put it down. So happy it’s book 1 and more will follow.

3.0 out of 5 stars Definitely not his best

C. · May 21, 2025

I've loved all of Mr. Martin's books but I had a rough time with this one. It was too over the top, too many unclear moments. I was left with too many questions that need answers. He's clearly not a Catholic but it's very easy to look up things online. Why did Murphy go to the seminary? Yet he was always in love with Marie. Did he finish seminary? Did he grow up Catholic? Surely he did if he went to seminary. Yet he doesn't know what is said during Communion? Impossible. Did he actually become a priest? So how did he marry? Seminary comes AFTER a college degree then it takes 4 years to complete seminary. In Every Catholic Church around the entire world during Communion the priest says "the Body of Christ" we say Amen and he gives us Christ's body which is no longer bread. Then he says "the Blood of Christ" and we say Amen. But it's only done in Mass or taken to the dying AFTER consecration. I'm assuming he went to Catholic seminary since you keep saying priest and convent, etc. But who knows. So much is so unclear.Did he murder Marie even though she was already dying? That whole scene was so confusing. Did he drown her? And why did she want him to take her into the water? And I hated her character. She didn't deserve his love. And it wasn't at all sad when she died because her character was so shallow. What a selfish horrible woman. She destroyed his life, her own and their child's. No sympathy for her. And he's a morin for chasing her all over. She clearly didn't love him so he was just weird fir not letting her go. If she had yo faje her death she trily wanted to crush him. In fact all the characters are so shallow I wasn't upset with anything happening to them. Give them some depth. Something we can love and care about. There's far more description to the minute details of the Florida coastline than the people in this book. So much was just way too confusing. And even more was just so over the top it was completely unbelievable. I really wanted to like it. And I may give the second book a chance. But this was disappointing. I liked the story just not how it was written. It was too confusing, too much useless details about boats and the Intercoastal waters yet not enough about the characters. I didn't care for any of them. I didn't even cry when the dig got hurt...either time. I'm not sure I should even give it 3 stars. But i like the IDEA of this book. It just fell short.

Great condition

S. · June 21, 2025

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Just wow!

N. · January 21, 2025

Jason Bourne meets Father Brown meets Batman meets Robin Hood? I don't know how to all the facets of this character. Fascinating personalities, heart wrenching storyline and fast paced action kept me up too late, just *having* to read "one more chapter". My imagination is ignited. I can't wait to read the next one.

loved this book !!

B.b.b. · April 8, 2024

This is the best book I have read in months !! I couldn’t put it down. It’s a great read

Great story

D.S. · May 12, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Actually ,I've enjoyed all of Charles Martin's books, but this was one of the best. Can't wait until the next one is released, but not too long now!

Good Read

R. · January 8, 2021

Will probably read next book