Pastor Stephen Grant?

Stephen Grant is the pastor at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church on eastern Long Island. Grant is one of the more unique second-career clergy around, as he once worked for the CIA. Besides theology, his interests include archery, golf, writing, classic films, the beach, poker, baseball, and history. Grant also knows his wines, champagnes and brews. Oh yes, he generally dislikes politicians, and happens to be an expert marksman with a handgun and a rifle, while being pretty handy with a combat knife as well.

Friday, May 11, 2018

5 Stars for REAGAN COUNTRY: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL

The earliest reviews are coming in, and readers are loving REAGAN COUNTRY. 
The first Amazon review is 5 stars, and the reviewer declares, “Another riveting adventure from Ray Keating. He has developed some well-rounded characters, including a pastor who struggles with sin just as much as his parishioners. There were several flashback stories featuring Stephen Grant and a couple of other characters we’ve met before. That continues to round out the characters. In addition to action that draws Stephen in with each book, relationships are explored, with Stephen and Jennifer, as well as others. One of the recurring themes from book to book is Christian marriage, with a specific example in these two people. In one of the previous books it was said that Stephen “relished” the trust that he and Jennifer share, and that is once again highlighted in this story. There is more focus on Jennifer’s career (and Stephen’s pride in what she has accomplished), and she is more involved in what takes place. This book ranges the furthest geographically of any of the previous books, from Long Island to California to DC to Russia and back again to Long Island. Stephen’s faith drives him, what he does, how he sees life, and even how he interacts with his wife. I look forward to the next adventure and continuing to drop in on Stephen, Jennifer, and the many other recurring characters.”
And a Facebook reviewer says, “Finished the great read, REAGAN COUNTRY!”
Also, Tom Edmonds, the producer of the official documentary of President Reagan (“Ronald Reagan: An American President”), says, “President Ronald Reagan’s legacy will live on in the U.S., around the world and in the pages of history. And now, thanks to Ray Keating’s REAGAN COUNTRY, it will live on in the world of fiction. REAGAN COUNTRY ranks as a page-turning thriller that pays homage to the greatest president of the twentieth century.”
Keating’s latest thriller – REAGAN COUNTRY: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL – serves up excitement, faith, betrayal, love and adventure, while also providing a salute to the legacy of Ronald Reagan. Keating’s previous Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers/mysteries – LIONHEARTS, WINE INTO WATER, MURDERER’S ROW, THE RIVER, AN ADVENT FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, ROOT OF ALL EVIL? and WARRIOR MONK – have received widespread praise. Get the paperbacks and Kindle editions at


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