Contemporary Fiction
The Water Keeper
2021·352 pages
A man with secrets rescues a woman, diving into a dangerous search for her daughter amid human trafficking horrors.
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A man with secrets rescues a woman, diving into a dangerous search for her daughter amid human trafficking horrors.
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USA TODAY Bestseller ECPA Bestseller A riveting story of heroism, heartache, and the power of love to heal all wounds by New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin that combines the intrigue of John Grisham with the heart-wrenching emotion of Nicholas Sparks. 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,...
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Sexual content
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Moderate romantic tension; tender love story with fade-to-black moments.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence tied to human trafficking; some intense rescue scenes.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language; infrequent and mild.
Substance use
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Minor references to alcohol; not central or glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Major religious themes; church setting and faith-driven protagonist.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present.
Occult / demonology
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No occult content present.
Political content
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Minor social messaging on human trafficking issues.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Major focus on human trafficking and systemic suffering; central theme.
Other
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