Book Excerpt from "Heroes and Villains" by Ray Keating

 

From Heroes and Villains: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story by Ray Keating…

 

Stephen opened the door, and welcomed the Nodells into the house. Introductions were made, and Stephen and Jennifer invited the couple to take a quick tour of the house.

Diane commented, “You have a lovely home.”

“Thank you,” responded Jennifer.

After a brief pause, Guy asked, “Okay, are you two ready?”

Stephen said, “I am, but Jennifer is in the dark.”

Guy said, “That’s awesome that you were able to keep this secret.”

“Thanks.”

Jennifer looked at her husband, raised an eyebrow, and said, “Stephen.”

“Right, it’s time. Come on.”

The four stopped at the closed front door. Guy, Diane and Stephen were beaming. And then Stephen opened the door.

Jennifer stepped outside and saw the car that the Nodells had delivered. It was a red 1957 Thunderbird with its top down. Jennifer stood still and put a hand over her mouth.

Guy asked, “This is the one, right? Stephen said that growing up you were a big fan of the TV show Vega$ with Robert Urich.”

Jennifer still didn’t move or reply.

 

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3 Reasons for Reading the Pastor Stephen Grant Mysteries/Thrillers: More Thumbs Up from Reviewers for the Pastor Stephen Grant Book of the Month – HEROES AND VILLAINS

Once again, we ask: Why buy HEROES AND VILLAINS, which is the Pastor Stephen Grant Book of the Month for July? Well, yes, there’s the Kindle price being reduced from $3.99 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 noteworthy reviewers...

1. "An engaging story that not only entertains, but also confronts the sad reality that creators and their work have been tainted by political agenda."  - Tyrel Bramwell, author of The Gift and the Defender

2. "Heroes and Villains takes you inside all the drama of a comic convention, including that which only Stephen Grant can help with. It's an enjoyable romp complete with the gritty realism of the Burton Batman films, the camp of the Adam West adventures of the 60's, and the modern humor of LEGO Batman. 

     "If you know the adventures of the Avengers from the movies or the pages, dream of the day of decent DC films, or love the experience of Comic-Con, Heroes and Villains is the read for you!  

     "Gun-toting clergymen aren't only found in Wyoming. Keating's novels and short stories prove it with Pastor Stephen Grant and his adventures. May they continue! DC and Marvel are famous for telling stories of worlds like ours, yet different. This is the 'multiverse.' Somewhere, there is a world like ours where these stories have their own screen adaptations. How I'd love to see Pastor Grant on Netflix!"  - Lutheran Book Review

3. "This is a fantastic novel... If you are a comic book fan who is fed up with the political correctness that's going on, you have got to pick up Heroes and Villains... I highly recommend this book... I'm definitely going to be paying more attention to Ray Keating, and getting more of his novels."  - Jacob Airey, host of StudioJake

3 Reasons for Reading the Pastor Stephen Grant Mysteries/Thrillers: Thumbs Up from Reviewers for the Pastor Stephen Grant Book of the Month – HEROES AND VILLAINS

Why buy HEROES AND VILLAINS, which is the Pastor Stephen Grant Book of the Month for July? Of course, the Kindle price has been reduced from $3.99 to $2.99. 

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

But consider three thumbs-up from noteworthy reviewers...

1. “An entertaining, immersive jaunt with a formidable protagonist."  - Kirkus Reviews

2. “Keating's creativity and storytelling ability remain on point, for a fun and different take on Pastor Grant, and one that's just as satisfying as longer books in the series."  - Self-Publishing Review

3. "Good summer reading."  - Mary Moerbe, "Meet, Write, & Salutary" blog

More Action and Danger Than San Diego's Comic-Con!

Lucky enough to be attending Comic-Con in San Diego on July 18-21? Either way, there’s a heck of a lot more action and danger at the comic con in HEROES AND VILLAINS. Plus, enjoy big savings on the Pastor Stephen Grant Book of the Month with the Kindle price cut to only $2.99!

As a onetime Navy SEAL, a former CIA operative and a pastor, many people call Stephen Grant a hero. Now Grant finds himself in an entirely unfamiliar setting – a comic book, science fiction and fantasy convention. But he still joins forces with a unique set of heroes in an attempt to foil a villainous plot against one of the all-time great comic book writers and artists.

"Heroes and Villains takes you inside all the drama of a comic convention, including that which only Stephen Grant can help with. It's an enjoyable romp complete with the gritty realism of the Burton Batman films, the camp of the Adam West adventures of the 60's, and the modern humor of LEGO Batman. If you know the adventures of the Avengers from the movies or the pages, dream of the day of decent DC films, or love the experience of Comic-Con, Heroes and Villains is the read for you!... How I'd love to see Pastor Grant on Netflix!" - Lutheran Book Review

Character Quote of the Week from HEROES AND VILLAINS: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT SHORT STORY

An exchange between Pastor Stephen Grant and Pastor Zack Charmichael in HEROES AND VILLAINS...

     “Tell me more about the author who is receiving a lifetime achievement award tonight?”
     “Wes Jenkins. He ranks as one of the great storytellers, as a writer and artist, in comic book history.”
     Stephen noted that Zack was ramping up the enthusiasm to provide the Jenkins’ bio.
     Zack continued, “Early on, he had great runs with some of the big DC and Marvel characters. But then he teamed up with Simon Huck to form J&H Comics Publishing. Fans and people in the industry thought Jenkins was nuts. No one predicted his subsequent burst... No, wait, ‘burst’ doesn’t capture it. No one predicted his outbreak or storm of creativity. He gave comic book fans dozens of heroes and villains, ranging from more classic, bright characters to dark, noir-ish ones. Jenkins’ creativity, coupled with Huck’s eye for bringing in complementary talent, launched J&H from nowhere to the third largest comics house.”
     “Impressive.”
     “You’ll appreciate the fact that Jenkins’ work is rich in biblical allegories, and Greek and Roman myths. He also likes to play with historical parallels.”

3 Reasons for Reading the Pastor Stephen Grant Mysteries/Thrillers: Have Some Comic Book Fun with HEROES AND VILLAINS

HEROES AND VILLIANS: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT SHORT STORY takes onetime Navy SEAL, former CIA operative and current pastor, Stephen Grant, into an entirely unfamiliar setting – a comic book, science fiction and fantasy convention. But he still joins forces with a unique set of heroes in an attempt to foil a villainous plot against one of the all-time great comic book writers and artists. 

Here are three thumbs-up to consider about this rip-roaring adventure...

1) "Keating manages to instill the same suspense of his other epic thrillers into this unlikely little gem. As he always does, Pastor Grant brings bravado and humility to the table at the same time, instilling the book with morality, action and thought-provoking revelations from start to finish. Keating's creativity and storytelling ability remain on point, for a fun and different take on Pastor Grant, and one that's just as satisfying as longer books in the series."  - Self-Publishing Review

2) "Heroes and Villains takes you inside all the drama of a comic convention, including that which only Stephen Grant can help with. It's an enjoyable romp complete with the gritty realism of the Burton Batman films, the camp of the Adam West adventures of the 60's, and the modern humor of LEGO Batman. 

     "If you know the adventures of the Avengers from the movies or the pages, dream of the day of decent DC films, or love the experience of Comic-Con, Heroes and Villains is the read for you!  

     "Gun-toting clergymen aren't only found in Wyoming. Keating's novels and short stories prove it with Pastor Stephen Grant and his adventures. May they continue! DC and Marvel are famous for telling stories of worlds like ours, yet different. This is the 'multiverse.' Somewhere, there is a world like ours where these stories have their own screen adaptations. How I'd love to see Pastor Grant on Netflix!"  - Lutheran Book Review

3) "This is a fantastic novel... If you are a comic book fan who is fed up with the political correctness that's going on, you have got to pick up Heroes and Villains... I highly recommend this book... I'm definitely going to be paying more attention to Ray Keating, and getting more of his novels."  - Jacob Airey, host of StudioJake