Her father, John, was once a prominent scientist whose revolutionary investigations into the psychology of scents led to a prototype machine able to capture and contain aromas. The book fuses familiar elements of a fairy tale with the harder-edged documentarian realism of a coming-of-age story. 1 . Upset over her complicity in her fathers death, Emmeline is taken from the island by the man who brought them supplies. In the parking lot of the gas station, the Calies assassination attempt on Angel starts a firefight that engulfs most of the surrounding area. But through his experiences growing up and crossing the Oregon Trail, Amos learns about life's harsh realities, especially the . "The Water Keeper," by Charles Martin - Southern Literary Review She knows now her father lied to her about the mermaids. Please note, The Letter Keeper is the second book in the Murphy Shepard Novels. About the Book. . He lives alone and tends to an . The stuff that wants to hold our head under the water. The darkness. Recommended to book clubs by 1 of 1 members. Murphy's daughter Ellie, Bones, even Gunner, the dog return, as well as a cast of girls . The Letter Keeper - Thomas Nelson In Chapter 32 there is a reference to the story of "some writer with a broken heart who drove his Mercedes off the top of the span. Its a good ol fashion, heart-pounding, adrenaline pumping- page turner. Within weeks, Emmeline, who has inherited her fathers keen sense of smell, designs several scents that are successfully launched. Chapter-by-chapter summaries and multiple sections of expert analysis, The ultimate resource for assignments, engaging lessons, and lively book discussions. Murph's mantra is that love always shows up, and that's what guides him in his ceaseless journey for justice. My friends were asking, Have you read Charlies review? So, rather than try and sell myself which if youve followed my career you know is not my strength I thought Id let Charlie give you his take on a book close to my heart.