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.

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Monday, September 18, 2017

Kirkus Reviews Offers Stellar Review of LIONHEARTS

LIONHEARTS: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL received a big thumbs-up review from Kirkus Reviews:

“In this seventh entry of a series, terrorists attacking Christians in the United States must contend with the proficient recurring protagonist armed with Scripture and a Glock… By now, fans of Keating’s (Wine Into Water, 2016, etc.) thriller series will anticipate skillfully drawn characters. [Stephen] Grant, for one, is a considerate husband and unquestionably capable in action… The narrative’s swift momentum is retained even during profound moments, like a scene in which terrorists debate their cause after murdering two men that’s intercut with clergymen reciting biblical passages. Though sequences of Grant or [Paige] Caldwell and her team engaged in combat are exhilarating, the story’s brimming with everyday heroes. One political figure, for example, is rescued by a neighbor whose courage is measured by the hefty Desert Eagle gun he brandishes. First-rate supporting characters complement the sprightly pastor, who remains impeccable in this thriller.”

Read the entire review at https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/ray-keating/lionhearts2/


Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Early Look at LIONHEARTS Cover

Friends: Here's an early look at the cover (not necessarily the final version) of the forthcoming LIONHEARTS: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL. Thanks for your support and patience. The book will be available very soon! Ray Keating


Monday, November 16, 2015

Radical Islam, militant secularism and relativism

Given the madness of the Paris terrorist attacks, and much of what is going on the U.S., the following form the world of the Pastor Stephen Grant novel...

Radical Islam, militant secularism and relativism?

Real-world threats central to the struggle in Warrior Monk: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel by Ray Keating. Read the chapter highlighting the issues at

http://pastorstephengrant.blogspot.com/2015/04/the-popes-letter-on-relativism-militant.html

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

The Pope Takes on Relativism, Secularism and Radical Islam

A bold statement from the pope on Christianity having to confront relativism, militant secularism, and radical Islam? Not Pope Francis. Instead, it's Pope Augustine in WARRIOR MONK: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL. Check out this key chapter from this exciting, thought-provoking thriller at:

http://pastorstephengrant.blogspot.com/2015/04/the-popes-letter-on-relativism-militant.html