Charles Martin Books in Order

Dylan and Maggie Styles are a popular young couple in their rural town, expecting their first son. When complications during delivery lead to a devastating loss and leave Maggie in a coma, Dylan must find a way to keep living while his world stands still.

Tucker Mason is a world-renowned photographer who escapes his pain by traveling the globe. When his troubled brother escapes a mental hospital, Tucker returns home to face the abusive father he left behind and the housekeeper, Miss Ella, who was the only mother figure he ever knew.

In this sequel to *The Dead Don't Dance*, Maggie wakes from her coma to a world that has changed. She and Dylan must navigate the silence between them and learn how to grieve together as they try to rebuild their marriage and their faith.

In a sleepy Georgia town, a young girl with a failing heart runs a lemonade stand to raise money for her transplant. A stranger with a hidden past as a heart surgeon steps in to help, forcing him to confront the tragedy that made him quit medicine.

Chase Walker, a reporter who was once a foster kid himself, uncovers a story about a mute boy found on the railroad tracks. As he digs into the boy's history, Chase discovers secrets that link the child's past to his own.

Artist Doss Michaels takes his terminally ill wife, Abbie, on one last journey down the St. Marys River. Against medical advice and family wishes, they embark on a 130-mile trip to relive their past and say their final goodbyes.

Stranded after a plane crash in the High Uintas Wilderness, a surgeon and a writer must rely on each other to survive sub-zero temperatures. With no hope of rescue, they trek across the frozen landscape, forming a bond that challenges everything they thought they knew about love.

Third-generation Texas Ranger Tyler Steele struggles to balance his job and his teenage son. When he rescues a woman and her daughter from a dangerous situation, he finds himself protecting them from a past that refuses to let them go.

Sunday Brennan, a reclusive fishing guide, is asked by an old priest to help Katie Quinn, a famous actress on the brink of self-destruction. Together, they retreat into the Florida mangroves to escape the spotlight and rewrite the stories that haunt them.

Matthew Rising was the top NFL draft pick until a false accusation sent him to prison for twelve years. Now released, he returns to his wife and tries to clear his name, coaching a young football phenom who might be the key to his redemption.

Charlie Finn has spent years doing the dirty work for a Miami crime syndicate. When a job in Nicaragua goes wrong, he meets people who challenge his way of life, forcing him to choose between his easy wealth and the hard road of making amends.

Cooper O'Connor took his father's guitar and left home for Nashville, only to lose everything. Years later, he is given a chance to reclaim his music and his soul, in a modern retelling of the Prodigal Son story.

Joseph, a Vietnam veteran living in a remote cabin, steps in to help a mother and her children. His act of kindness leads him back to Florida and his childhood sweetheart, unlocking buried secrets about the war and a family tragedy.

In this non-fiction work, Martin explores the key moments of Jesus' life and ministry. He invites readers to look at the stories of the Bible with fresh eyes and consider how the truth of the Gospel impacts their daily lives.

Murphy Shepherd lives alone, dedicated to rescuing the lost. When he saves a woman named Summer from the Intracoastal Waterway, he is pulled into a dark world of human trafficking where he must race to find a missing girl before it’s too late.

This anthology gathers eighteen craft essays adapted from talks at the Sewanee Writers’ Conference, including a contribution by Charles Martin. Poets, fiction writers, and playwrights examine language, character, design, meaning, particular texts, and the practical problems of making literature.

Murphy Shepherd thinks he has left the rescue life behind, but when his own mentor and family are threatened, he must return to the fight. This time, the stakes are personal, and the enemy knows exactly how to hurt him.

A non-fiction look at the lives of the early disciples. Martin examines how a small group of ordinary people, empowered by their faith, managed to change the course of history and spread a message that continues to resonate today.

Murphy Shepherd faces his final test as he tries to dismantle the trafficking network for good. With the life of his mentor on the line, he has to outmaneuver a brilliantly evil opponent who holds all the cards.

An exploration of nine miracles performed by Jesus. This book delves into the biblical accounts to show how these miraculous events demonstrate God's personal love and willingness to intervene in human struggles.

Martin teams up with pastor Joby Martin to explore the significance of the Resurrection. They discuss how the empty tomb is not just a historical event but the foundation for hope and transformation in modern life.

A retelling of the Gospels that focuses on the humanity and divinity of Jesus. Martin uses his storytelling skills to bring the biblical narrative to life, helping readers experience the familiar stories as if hearing them for the first time.

MacThomas "Pockets" Pockets is a bodyguard for a famous actress, Joe Sue. When her carefully curated life falls apart, Pockets is the only one who sees the truth, leading him to make a sacrificial choice to save her.

A forty-day journey back to the cross. Martin guides readers through the final moments of Jesus' life, offering a reflective and immersive look at the sacrifice that is central to the Christian faith.

Teaming up again with Joby Martin, this book focuses on the concept of grace. They discuss how understanding the depth of God's unearned favor can radically change a person's perspective and life direction.

A call to biblical manhood. This book challenges men to reject cultural stereotypes and instead embrace a life of responsibility, courage, and faith, modeled after the example of Jesus.

In the fourth Murphy Shepherd novel, Murphy must operate without his mentor. When the daughters of a high-ranking politician are kidnapped, he plunges back into the darkness to bring them home, facing a new political conspiracy.