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.

Showing posts with label Christian books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christian books. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

A Chance to Win a FREE Copy of Ray Keating's Forthcoming VATICAN SHADOWS

Ray Keating’s VATICAN SHADOWS: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL is coming this summer! 

Want a chance to win a FREE copy? 



Buy anything at www.raykeatingonline.com during the month of May 2020, and you’ll be automatically entered into a prize drawing to win a FREE copy of VATICAN SHADOWS. 

And make sure that you’re caught up on all of the Pastor Stephen Grant novels and short stories!

Sunday, April 19, 2020

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Stay Home with ROOT OF ALL EVIL?

Hunkering down? Take advantage of the big sale on Kindle editions of the Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers & mysteries! Prices slashed from as much as 7.99 to $2.99 each.


Get started or caught up on all 12 of these gripping adventures featuring Stephen Grant, former Navy SEAL, onetime CIA operative and current pastor. The books have been well reviewed by critics, and on Amazon. Regarding ROOT OF ALL EVIL?, for example, best-selling novelist Paul L. Maier said, “ROOT OF ALL EVIL? is an extraordinarily good read.”

Get the Kindle edition of ROOT OF ALL EVIL? for only $2.99 at

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

2020 Marks 10 Years of Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant Thrillers and Mysteries

• Yearlong 2020 Celebration to Include Contests, New Books and More •

Long Island, NY –January kicks off of a yearlong celebration in 2020 marking 10 years of Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries.



Author Ray Keating created the character Stephen Grant, a former Navy SEAL, onetime CIA operative and current pastor, in Warrior Monk: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel, which was published in 2010. After many years of writing newspaper columns, nonfiction books and policy studies, Warrior Monk was Keating’s first novel. The 12th book in the series – The Traitor – was just published in December 2019. 

The 2020 celebration is scheduled to include a monthly contest. Each person who purchases any signed book by Ray Keating at www.raykeatingonline.com during each month will be entered in the prize contest. The winner, picked at random, will receive that month’s prize. The contest starts with a set of two Pastor Stephen Grant mugs for January.


There also will be special 10thanniversary savings opportunities throughout 2020.

Ray Keating said, “Time flies when you’re having fun. I can’t believe that Warrior Monkwas published ten years ago, and that I’ve written a total of 12 Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. I greatly appreciate the encouragement and feedback from readers, and there are more books coming in 2020, including at least three more novels as well as nonfiction works.”

Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers/mysteries – The Traitor (2019), Deep Rough (2019), Shifting Sands (2018), Heroes and Villains (2018), Reagan Country (2018), Lionhearts (2017), Wine Into Water (2016), Murderer’s Row (2015), The River (2014), An Advent For Religious Liberty (2012), Root of All Evil? (2012)and Warrior Monk (Second Edition 2019 – originally published 2010)– have received widespread praise from reviewers and readers. 

Paperbacks and Kindle editions of Keating’s books are available at Amazon.com, and signed books – with signed book purchases automatically entering readers in the month’s contest – at RayKeatingOnline.com.

“Celebrating Pastor Stephen Grant Thrillers & Mysteries for 10 Years – 2010 to 2020 – and Beyond!”

Review copies, and author interviews and appearances are available upon request. 

Contact: Ray Keating
Phone: 631-909-1122
Twitter: @KeatingNovels
PastorStephenGrant.com
RayKeatingOnline.com

Sunday, December 22, 2019

Kindle Sale - 30% Off All of the Pastor Stephen Grant Thrillers & Mysteries

Sale on Kindle Editions of Pastor Stephen Grant Thrillers and Mysteries, and Other Ray Keating Books Through the Actual 12 Days of Christmas! Get 30% Off Until January 6th!

The latest adventure from Ray Keating is a high-octane, torn-from-the headlines thriller titled THE TRAITOR: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL. From pro-freedom protests in Hong Kong to a theft at the CIA to a French monastery, this 12thbook in the Pastor Stephen Grant series packs a wallop in terms of action, intrigue, faith, consequences and justice.



Keating’s previous Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers/mysteries are DEEP ROUGH (2019), SHIFTING SANDS (2018), HEROES AND VILLAINS (2018), REAGAN COUNTRY (2018), LIONHEARTS (2017), WINE INTO WATER (2016), MURDERER’S ROW (2015), THE RIVER (2014), AN ADVENT FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY (2012), ROOT OF ALL EVIL? (2012), and WARRIOR MONK (Second Edition 2019).


Recent thumbs-up for THE TRAITOR include...

"Author Ray Keating delivers a timely, high-octane, and well-penned thriller with his latest novel, The Traitor. The inimitable Pastor Stephen Grant must unexpectedly navigate the shadowy waters of international espionage to keep his country safe and strong. With a gripping plot that feels torn from last week's headlines, Keating knows how to capture his readers immediately and never let go. Pastor Grant continues to surprise as a character and the dialogue hums with authenticity, making the newest Pastor Stephen Grant Novel another hit in this ever-growing series." - Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★½

“Another riveting story by Ray Keating... And here’s a book with chocolate! Excellent story and adventure, and once again, great theology.” – 5-star Amazon review


Monday, September 2, 2019

3 Reasons for Reading the Pastor Stephen Grant Mysteries/Thrillers: Thumbs Up from Facebook Reviewers for DEEP ROUGH

Positive Facebook reviews have been rolling in for DEEP ROUGH: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL. Paperbacks and the Kindle edition is available at Amazon, and signed books here


Here are 3 thumbs-up on Facebook for your consideration...

“A great read, as are the previous books in the series! A real page turner and as a bonus, Christ is proclaimed as part of the story!”  - Facebook reviewer

“I just finished it yesterday....Loved the story, and of course the golfing theme had me enjoy it all the more...Keep them coming !!!!!”  – Facebook reviewer

“Just finished Deep Rough! Nail biting, page turning, great read! I am never disappointed in this series. Mr. Raymond Keating has done it again bringing Pastor Grant and the characters alive in this new adventure. This book does not disappoint!!!! Loved it!! You have a fan for life!”  - Facebook Reviewer

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

5 Ways to Enjoy July 4th with Pastor Stephen Grant

Happy July 4th! Here are some ways you can celebrate Independence Day with Pastor Stephen Grant!


1) The New Pastor Stephen Grant Novel – DEEP ROUGH – Available for Pre-Order Now for the Kindle or Signed Books

For the Kindle edition go to https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSVS68T

One man faces challenges as a pastor in China. His son has become a breakout phenom in the world of professional golf. The Chinese government is displeased with both, and their lives are in danger. Stephen Grant – a onetime Navy SEAL, former CIA operative and current pastor – has a history with the communist Chinese, while also claiming a pretty solid golf game. His unique experience and skills unexpectedly put him alongside old friends; at some of golf’s biggest tournaments as a caddy and bodyguard; and in the middle of an international struggle over Christian persecution, a mission of revenge, and a battle between good and evil.

2) HEROES AND VILLAINS is the Pastor Stephen Grant Book of the Month for July. 


Big sale on signed books and sets at https://raykeatingonline.com/t/book-of-the-month


3) Become a member of the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship, and get all kinds of FREE stuff, including each new book in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Check out the levels and benefits here.

4) As for Other Books Written by Ray Keating... Sign Up and Have a Chance to Win a Free Book from Ray Keating on July 4th... and More!

Between June 26 and July 3 enter for a chance to win a FREE copy of “The Realistic Optimist TO DO List & Calendar 2019” – 2 winners will be selected at random. This book/tool will help you get organized for the rest of 2019! Enter at https://raykeatingonline.com/contact

Also, all who enter receive free newsletters and updates, notifications about events, and 40% off coupons for all of Keating's forthcoming books covering entrepreneurship, business, your career, writing, Disney, TO DO list solutions, and more!

Books scheduled for publication later in 2019 include:
• 10 Key Points on Free Trade
• 10 Entrepreneurship Lessons for Writers
• You're an Entrepreneur, Even If You Think You're Not
• 10 Entrepreneurship Lessons from Walt Disney
• The Realistic Optimist Planner 2020: The TO DO List Solution
• The Disney Planner 2020: The TO DO List Solution
• The Movie Buff Planner 2020: The TO DO List Solution
and more!

5) Use special savings offers:

First, save 25% on orders for signed Pastor Stephen Grant novels and short stories at https://raykeatingonline.com/t/books. Use the coupon code “25savepastorgrant” at checkout. 

Second, writers who need Ray’s services for authors and entrepreneurs can save 25% at https://raykeatingonline.com/t/authorsandentrepreneurs. Just use the coupon code “25saveservices” at checkout.

Thanks and have a blessed Independence Day!

Ray Keating

Thursday, June 20, 2019

3 Reasons for Reading the Pastor Stephen Grant Mysteries/Thrillers: Thumbs Up from Amazon.com Reviewers for the Pastor Stephen Grant Book of the Month – WINE INTO WATER

Again, let’s ask, why should you buy WINE INTO WATER, which is the Pastor Stephen Grant Book of the Month for June? Yes, the Kindle price has been slashed from $6.99 to $2.99. And signed books and sets are on sale at  https://raykeatingonline.com/t/book-of-the-month.


But consider three more thumbs-up from Amazon.com reviewers...

1) “These mysteries hit the spot for me. Very interesting and tension building plots. The protagonist is a complex man, surrounded by great characters which continue through the series of books.” – 5 Stars

2) “As usual, I anxiously awaited a new book by Rev. Ray Keating, and I was not disappointed. Thank you, and keep them coming!” – 5 Stars

3) “Wonderfully complicated plot that keeps you reading more and more. Difficult to put down. Highly recommend this book for an enjoyable read!” – 5 Stars

By the way, the average Amazon review is 4.6 out of 5 stars!

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Monday, February 4, 2019

3 Reasons for Reading the Pastor Stephen Grant Mysteries/Thrillers: Why a New Edition of Warrior Monk?

A new second edition of Warrior Monk: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel has just been published. Why should readers bother with it?


1. New Author Introduction. The new edition has an introduction from Ray Keating, the author of the Pastor Stephen Grant novels. Keating addresses “a few questions people had about the book. For example, what exactly led to writing this story? What the heck was I thinking while writing? What were my expectations? What’s been the response? And more broadly, what’s the point of this endeavor?” Keating also notes “a set of rules that I set down early, and have tried to stick with while writing each subsequent book.”

2. A New Epilogue. Keating has added a new epilogue in this second edition, which provides a peek at or glimpse of an upcoming Pastor Stephen Grant novel. We’ll leave it at that.

3. Thumbs-Up Reviews. Warrior Monk has received assorted thumbs-up reviews. That includes the following comment from Tyrel Bramwell, author of The Gift and the Defender: “It's a spectacular ride steeped in theological intrigue! As a fan of G.K. Chesterton I delighted in the similarities between Keating's Pastor Stephen Grant and Chesterton's Father Brown. In the 20th century, Chesterton, a journalist (among other things), gave the world a detective priest. In the 21st, another journalist (among other things), Keating, gave the world a spy-turned-pastor." As for Amazon reviews, the average rating is 4.4 out of 5 stars.


REAGAN COUNTRY is the Pastor Stephen Grant Book of the Month for February


And signed books and sets are on sale at https://raykeatingonline.com/t/book-of-the-month

Monday, January 14, 2019

Character Quote of the Week from "Shifting Sands"


Father Tom Stone...

Tom responded, “... And you’re going to love the competition. It’s great. Beach volleyball was part of my younger days.”


Friday, January 11, 2019