4.5 rounded up to 5 stars.
In our world, many people don’t believe evil exists. Our job as Christians is to rescue those in bondage by demonstrating the light of Christ. Yet those of us who stand in the light grow weary when darkness constantly threatens to take us down.
In The Record Keeper, Charles Martin delivers a deep exploration of good versus evil. Murphy Shepherd, a man haunted by his past, dedicates his life to rescuing victims of human trafficking. Working with his mentor Bones, Murphy has spent years taking down pedophiles and freeing victims of sex-trafficking in a relentless pursuit of justice. But when Bones goes missing, Murphy uncovers a dark secret—Bones has an evil twin brother.
As Murphy embarks on a high-stakes rescue mission, the novel delves into the emotional and physical tolls of facing unimaginable evil. Through explosive action and raw emotion, Martin explores the power of sacrificial love and the personal cost of leaving the ninety-nine to save the one (Matthew 18:12).
Though the plot is intense and moving, the story occasionally falters with an overload of technical information and some repetitive, roughly written sentences. However, these minor flaws don’t overshadow the heart and urgency of the narrative. The Record Keeper is an emotionally charged and exhilarating novel that reminds us of the strength it takes to fight for others, even when it comes at great personal cost.