Charles Martin

Charles Martin is a renowned American author, best known for his work "The Mountain Between Us" which was later adapted into a major motion picture by FOX studios. The film starred well-known actors Kate Winslet and Idris Elba, further increasing Martin's visibility and acclaim in the literary world.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Charles Martin is a devoted family man. He married his wife, Christy, in 1993, and together they have three sons. The family of five resides in Jacksonville, Florida. Martin has expressed his deep love and affection for Christy, noting that he has known and cherished her for more than half of his life.

In his spare time, Martin engages in various physical activities and hobbies. He is an avid practitioner of Fight Fit, a martial art that combines different elements of traditional martial arts and old-school exercises. Additionally, Martin enjoys bow hunting and Tae Kwon Do. He also enjoys fishing with his sons, gardening with his wife, and coaching T-ball. Before his sons go to bed, he takes the time to pray with them. In 2012, Martin earned his black belt, despite not being very flexible, and he takes great joy in this accomplishment, even if he admits that his sons may be more skilled in the practice.

As a successful author, Martin has achieved significant milestones in his career. He has written 16 previous novels, including his most recent work, "The Record Keeper." His books have been translated into over 35 languages, a testament to his widespread appeal and the universal themes present in his writing. Martin continues to reside in Jacksonville, Florida, with his wife and their three sons.
Awakening Books
# Title Year
1 The Dead Don't Dance 2004
2 Maggie 2006
Murphy Shepherd Books
# Title Year
1 The Water Keeper 2020
2 The Letter Keeper 2021
3 The Record Keeper 2022
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Wrapped in Rain 2005
2 When Crickets Cry 2006
3 Chasing Fireflies 2007
4 Where the River Ends 2008
5 The Mountain Between Us 2010
6 Thunder and Rain 2012
7 Unwritten 2013
8 A Life Intercepted 2014
9 Water from My Heart 2015
10 Long Way Gone 2016
11 Send Down the Rain 2018
12 The Last Exchange 2023
Religious Books
# Title Year
1 What If It's True? 2019
2 They Turned the World Upside Down 2021
3 If the Tomb Is Empty: Why the Resurrection Means Anything Is Possible 2023
4 Son of Man: Retelling the Stories of Jesus 2023
5 Anything Is Possible: How Nine Miracles of Jesus Reveal God’s Love for You 2023
Charles Martin Anthologies
# Title Year
1 As We Were Saying: Sewanee Writers on Writing 2021