"Great Book!"

Big Sale! Catch up with all of the Pastor Stephen Grant novels before the next book – WINE INTO WATER: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL – arrives (which will be very soon!). Among the latest thumbs up…

“Great book! While the action part of the book was good; I really was interested in the idea of the Conservative Christian denominations coming together and addressing issues…” – 5-star Amazon review of WARRIOR MONK

Kindle Sale at Amazon.

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Big Sale and Different Kind of Christian Fiction

Time for a different kind of Christian fiction, and for a limited time, there’s a BIG SALE ON SIGNED COPIES OF RAY KEATING’S PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVELS!

Up to 47% off award-winning novelist Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers – MURDERER’S ROW, THE RIVER, AN ADVENT FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, ROOT OF ALL EVIL? and WARRIOR MONK. These exciting, thoughtful novels focus on a onetime Navy SEAL and former CIA operative who is now a Lutheran pastor. Previously each book sold for $12.99-$17.99. Now each is only $9.99 for a limited time, with the author’s message and signature. And all five can be purchased as a set of only $44.99 (previously sets were $75.99).

Ray Keating’s PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVELS start with a pastor who used to be a Navy SEAL and a CIA operative. Then Keating mixes together mystery, action, faith, real characters and dialogue, intrigue, humor, romance, and some big issues. The books are receiving high praise from readers/reviewers for not being your typical Christian fiction…

• “Most Christian fiction leaves a lot to be desired. This book will appeal to non-Christians as well. WARRIOR MONK is about real people with real desires, emotions and feelings. I am anxious to read the other books in the series. Readers won't be disappointed.”

• “It is a pleasure to recommend a book to my friends that promotes Christian virtues, is not stuffy, and is an exciting adventure.”

• “These are not your typical Christian [novels] which tend to be so 'sweet' and sanctimonious you can barely stomach them. The characters in these books tend to be like people you know.”

• “It's always refreshing to read Christian fiction that is more realistic to life. So many times characters don't seem real because they handle their issues too perfectly. Ray Keating shows simul justus et peccator (simultaneously saint and sinner) with the characters in WARRIOR MONK Pastor Stephen Grant seems like he could be a real person. He reacts to things in a realistic way, he knows he has struggles, but because of his faith he can remind himself of the right thing to do.”

• “With each novel Keating refines and adds to his characters personalities from his previous books. His descriptions of action scenes are as good as any other thriller author I have read. The unique character of Pastor Grant and his abilities as a servant of Christ and his past as a Navy SEAL and CIA agent is unsurpassed in this type of novel. I can't wait until the next book comes out.”

• “Once again Keating has written a stylish thriller with a number of interesting sub plots. Also he presents interesting modern day dilemma's without being preachy! Enthusiastic thumbs up!” 

• “I'm a committed Brad Thor/Vince Flynn reader. As soon as I'm done with the latest I'm eagerly waiting for the next. After reading all of your novels, I must say, I cannot wait for the next one. I am now a committed Thor/Flynn/Keating reader. I think you have earned the right to be named among the best modern day mystery/drama authors. You have made this 24 year Navy Senior Chief and Lutheran a BIG FAN! Now go fulfill your vocation and write another ‘must read’!”

• “The author was able to combine both religion and mystery to make a great story. Whether you are religious or not it is a great novel.”

You can order all five of Keating’s thrillers – MURDERER’S ROW, THE RIVER, AN ADVENT FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, ROOT OF ALL EVIL? and WARRIOR MONK – at Amazon in paperback or for the Kindle. In fact, there’s a Kindle sale on right now.

But you also can get SIGNED COPIES for up to 47% off for a limited time. Don’t wait, the sale will not last!www.raykeatingonline.com

Conservative Novelist Follows in Steps of William F. Buckley, Jr.

William F. Buckley, Jr. formed and popularized the modern-day conservative movement. Oh yes, and by the way, he was a great thriller writer. Award-winning novelist Ray Keating has followed in the footsteps of Buckley, who is a personal hero of Keating’s. While a longtime conservative columnist and economist, Keating also has written six Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers – MURDERER’S ROW, THE RIVER, AN ADVENT FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, ROOT OF ALL EVIL? and WARRIOR MONK.

David Keene was president of the American Conservative Union, president of the NRA, and is now the opinion editor at The Washington Times. It doesn’t get more conservative. So, what does Keene say about Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant series? “Thriller and mystery writers have concocted all manner of main characters, from fly fishing lawyers to orchid aficionados and former ballplayers, but none has come up with anyone like Stephen Grant, the former Navy Seal and CIA assassin, and current Lutheran pastor. Grant mixes battling America's enemies and sparring with enemies of traditional Christian values, while ministering to his Long Island flock. The amazing thing is that the character works. The Stephen Grant novels are great reads beginning with WARRIOR MONK, which aptly describes Ray Keating's engaging hero.”

CNBC’s Larry Kudlow said, “Ray Keating has created a fascinating and unique character in Pastor Grant.”

Lutheran Book review declares, “I miss Tom Clancy. Keating fills that void for me.”

A Touchstone magazine review of MURDERER’S ROW says: “This is a fun read, though the embedded theology is real and salutary. There is death and life, adultery and commitment, friendship and betrayal, violence and victory over violence… Perhaps the best part of the book for the reviewer is that the clergy are good at helping people bring Christ into their vocations.”

In a Washington Times review of THE RIVER, Kenneth Blanchard writes, “Mr. Keating's storytelling is so lifelike that I almost thought I had worked with him when I was at Langley. Like the fictitious pastor, I actually spent 20 years working for the U.S. intelligence community, and once I started reading "The River," I had to keep reading because it was so well-crafted and easy to follow and because it depicted a personal struggle that I knew all too well. I simply could not put it down. What Ian Fleming's 007 series has probably done for ex-MI-6 agents and Tom Clancy has done for retired CIA officers, Mr. Keating has done for the minority of former CIA agents who have served their country by working in the intelligence community, but now wish to serve God.”

Finally, Marvin Olasky, editor-in-chief of WORLD magazine, lists Ray Keating among his top 10 Christian novelists.

"Can't Put It Down!"

Big Sale! Catch up with all of the Pastor Stephen Grant novels before the next book – WINE INTO WATER: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL – arrives (which will be very soon!).

A wonderful comment from a Facebook reader/reviewer: 

“Hurry everyone and get your set, you won't regret it! I finished Warrior Monk--great! I have started Root of all Evil? Can't put it down! I might add I am 82 and LOVE murder mysteries, I have been an avid reader since childhood and this is the first time I have written a ‘letter’ to the author.”

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"Wonderful Books!"

Big Sale! Catch up with all of the Pastor Stephen Grant novels before the next book – WINE INTO WATER: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL – arrives (which will be very soon!). Consider great thumbs-up from a Facebook reader/reviewer:

“Wonderful books! I love the Lutheran sources throughout the books, and the action is very high paced (to my liking!). I spent this past week reading all the books up to Murderer's Row, which I will start tonight...while enjoying a cup of java on National Coffee Day. Keep up the great work, Mr. Keating!”

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4-Stars from Lutheran Pastor, Retired Military for The River

New 4-stars thumbs up for THE RIVER: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL: 

"As a Lutheran pastor and retired military I certainly think it's fun. Perhaps a little too idylic, being a pastor in an old, but very reverent downtown, inner city church, I get adventure, but definitely not the material perks. But hey I'm not Stephen Grant either ;) "

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https://www.amazon.com/River-Pastor-Stephen-Grant-Novel/dp/1499514174/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1474919816&sr=8-2&keywords=warrior+monk+by+keating

Arnold Palmer, RIP

I feel tremendously sad at the passing of Arnold Palmer. My grandfather instilled the love of golf in me, and watching Arnold Palmer as a youngster only enhanced that love. He not only was a great golfer, but a man of integrity and character. He made golf what it is today. He will be missed. Prayers for his family and friends.

"Chuck" Started Nine Years Ago Today!

For those of you who love the TV series "Chuck," it first aired nine years ago today! I enjoyed "Chuck" so much that I wrote a book serving up career and business tips from the show. Would love to see a Netflix-like return of "Chuck."

https://www.amazon.com/Chuck-vs-Business-World-Tips/dp/1466345713/ref=sr_1_1_twi_pap_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1474820005&sr=8-1&keywords=chuck+vs+the+business+world

Root of All Evil? Next Sales Goal Reached

We just reached the next sales goal with ROOT OF ALL EVIL? A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL.
Thanks so much for the support. It is much appreciated.
God bless. Ray Keating

5-stars for WARRIOR MONK: "...reminiscent to Stephen Lawhead's approach..."

Latest 5-star Amazon review of WARRIOR MONK declares: 

"Theology and faith + politics and murder = a great first novel. A Navy SEAL becomes a Lutheran pastor in Ray Keating's first novel with the character of Pastor Stephen Grant. You'll find good theology, jabs at political correctness and local church life. There's the light-hearted banter between friends, as well as a serious discussion of 'just war theory.' Keating's style of bringing theology to every day topics is reminiscent of Stephen Lawhead's approach in the genre of Science fiction/fantasy."

Get the paperbacks of the Pastor Stephen Grant novels at Amazon.

Or, there's a big sale on SIGNED COPIES at www.raykeatingonline.com

And the Kindle versions of the Pastor Stephen Grant novels are currently on sale!

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Sales Goal Reached - Thanks!

We just reached the next sales goal on MURDERER'S ROW: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL.

Your support is much appreciated.

Thanks!

Warrior Monk: "Interesting twist"

A new 5-star review of WARRIOR MONK at Amazon is titled "Interesting twist," and goes on to say:

"This is an interesting mystery with a twist. A former CIA operative is now a Lutheran Pastor. After a deadly shooting in his church the Pastor saves many more people by "taking out" the shooter. Throughout the book the reader experiences Pastor Grant's crisis of faith, and his crisis within himself and a few people from his past. I must say it had an unusual ending. I can't wait to read the next book in the series to see if the end leads into the next book."

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https://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Monk-Pastor-Stephen-Grant/dp/1453801030/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474374599&sr=8-1&keywords=warrior+monk+by+keating

Pastor Stephen Grant Novels Needs "Likes"

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BIG SALE ON SIGNED COPIES OF RAY KEATING’S PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVELS!

BIG SALE ON SIGNED COPIES OF RAY KEATING’S PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVELS!

Up to 47% off award-winning novelist Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers – MURDERER’S ROW, THE RIVER, AN ADVENT FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, ROOT OF ALL EVIL? and WARRIOR MONK. These exciting, thoughtful novels focus on a onetime Navy SEAL and former CIA operative who is now a pastor. 

Previously each book sold for $12.99-$17.99. Now each is only $9.99 for a limited time, with the author’s message and signature. And all five can be purchased as a set of only $44.99 (previously sets were $75.99).

With Keating’s next thriller coming soon, this is the perfect time to see why these books have received widespread praise…

Not only was MURDERER’S ROW: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL named “Book of the Year 2015” by KFUO’s “BookTalk,” but Kirkus Reviews says, “Action fans will find plenty to love here, from gunfights and murder sprees to moral dilemmas.” For good measure, Kirkus Reviews gives a big thumbs up to THE RIVER: “A gritty, action-stuffed, well-considered thriller with a gun-toting clergyman.”

And consider from a Washington Times review written by a pastor and former CIA officer: “What Ian Fleming's 007 series has probably done for ex-MI-6 agents and Tom Clancy has done for retired CIA officers, Mr. Keating has done for the minority of former CIA agents who have served their country by working in the intelligence community, but now wish to serve God.”

Lutheran Book review declares, “I miss Tom Clancy. Keating fills that void for me.”

A Touchstone magazine review of MURDERER’S ROW says: “This is a fun read, though the embedded theology is real and salutary. There is death and life, adultery and commitment, friendship and betrayal, violence and victory over violence… Perhaps the best part of the book for the reviewer is that the clergy are good at helping people bring Christ into their vocations.”

Finally, Marvin Olasky, editor-in-chief of WORLD magazine, lists Ray Keating among his top 10 Christian novelists.

GO TO

www.raykeatingonline.com

Thumbs Up for Root of All Evil?

Reader/Review Quote of the Day...

“Root of All Evil?” by Ray Keating is the second novel in his series with the character Pastor Stephen Grant. I love a book that can make me smile, frown – and maybe even wince, get teary, and laugh. The characters are realistic, lovable, relatable, and memorable.

In this installment, Pastor Stephen Grant is thrust into the middle of another sinister plot, but this time he has a new wife to worry about him. I can really relate to Jennifer Grant’s character because I am a pastor’s wife. I know how it feels to have plans interrupted by important work matters, but I can’t imagine how I would feel if I knew my husband was going off with a CIA team to apprehend a suspect in a potential gun fight.

I really enjoyed reading “Root of All Evil?” just like I really enjoyed reading “Warrior Monk.” As a Lutheran, I appreciate the worldview and Gospel proclamation in the novels. If you like crime novels, Christian fiction with more realistic to life characters (warning: some bad language, violence, and general human sinfulness), or simply good storytelling, then Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant novels are for you.

                                                      - Amazon 5-star review of ROOT OF ALL EVIL?

Kindle Sale: Pastor Stephen Grant Thrillers!

Time to Catch Up: BIG KINDLE SALE for Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant Thrillers!

Ray Keating’s new book, WINE INTO WATER: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL, will be published soon. With a big Kindle sale, it’s the perfect time to get onboard or caught up.

Get the first five thrillers – MURDERER’S ROW, THE RIVER, AN ADVENT FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, ROOT OF ALL EVIL? and WARRIOR MONK – on the Kindle for only $3.99 each. That’s all five books for less than $20 for a limited time.

Stellar reviews and recommendations have been coming fast and furious. MURDERER’S ROW was named the BookTalk 2015 Book of the Year. And Kirkus Review says, “Action fans will find plenty to love here, from gunfights and murder sprees to moral dilemmas.”

THE RIVER not only was a 2014 finalist for BookTalk’s Book of the Year, but Kirkus Reviews declares, “A gritty, action-stuffed, well-considered thriller with a gun-toting clergyman.”

David Keene, opinion editor at The Washington Times, proclaims, “The Stephen Grant novels are great reads beginning with WARRIOR MONK, which aptly describes Ray Keating's engaging hero.”

Lutheran Book review declares, “I miss Tom Clancy. Keating fills that void for me.”

Take advantage of the big Kindle sale, and start enjoying Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant novels featuring a former Navy SEAL, onetime CIA operative, and current pastor.