Conservative, Christians, and the Culture: Pastor Stephen Grant Novels Pitching In

Conservatives and Christians can’t leave the Left to control the culture. We need quality alternatives in literature, art, movies, television, and more. In his Pastor Stephen Grant Novels, Ray Keating not only offers action, multi-layered characters, romance, intrigue, mystery, and edge-of-your-seat stories, but also a conservative protagonist, an unabashed embrace of Christianity, respect for the military and clandestine services, and some wrestling with big ideas, such as terrorism, politics and money, religious liberty, militant secularism, and moral relativism.

Ray Keating’s MURDERER’S ROW, THE RIVER, AN ADVENT FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, ROOT OF ALL EVIL? and WARRIOR MONK focus on a character who was a Navy SEAL, served as a CIA operative, and is now a pastor who serves both God and country.

Consider the following from a Washington Times review of THE RIVER by a current pastor and former CIA officer: “How do you handle being a former CIA adrenaline junkie turned pastor? Ray Keating's latest novel, ‘The River,’ takes you on an intriguing summer ride… 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.”

Regarding MURDERER’S ROW, Kirkus Review says, “Action fans will find plenty to love here, from gunfights and murder sprees to moral dilemmas.”

Pastor Rod Zwonitzer, host of KFUO radio’s “BookTalk,” calls Ray Keating "a great novelist." In a recent "BookTalk" show on MURDERER’S ROW, Zwonitzer declared: “The listeners have to understand that they’re going to get some good theology, they’re going to get some good mysteries, some very well done thriller writing…”

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Regarding MURDERER’S ROW, Kirkus Review says, “Action fans will find plenty to love here, from gunfights and murder sprees to moral dilemmas.”

THE RIVER was a 2014 finalist for KFUO’s BookTalk “Book of the Year,” with the show’s host calling Ray Keating “a great novelist.”

Best-selling novelist Paul L. Maier declares, “ROOT OF ALL EVIL? is an extraordinarily good read.”

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

And 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.”

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God bless!

Reader/Reviewer Quote of the Day - 5-Stars for Murderer's Row

From a new 5-star review of MURDERER'S ROW: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL:

"I read all the Pastor Stephen Grant novels. Murderer's Row maintained the fine tradition of great reads. Can't wait for the next one to come out. Great cast of characters that maintain continuity between books but you can read any one out of order. I preferred to start and the beginning and read each in order. Love the way it ties in Pr. Grant's prior Navy SEAL service, followed by his CIA service to his service as a LCMS pastor with Catholic and Anglican priests as close friends. Action, intrigue and solid theology combined."

Wow! Thanks so much.

Kirkus Review of Murderer's Row:"Action fans will find plenty to love..."

A review from Kirkus Review on Murderer's Row: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel by Ray Keating declares:

“The author packs a lot into this frantically paced novel… a raft of action sequences and baseball games are thrown into the mix. The multiple villains and twists raise the stakes… Stephen remains an engaging and multifaceted character: he may still use, when necessary, the violence associated with his former professions, but he at least acknowledges his shortcomings—and prays about it. Action fans will find plenty to love here, from gunfights and murder sprees to moral dilemmas.”

Little Luther and the Root of All Evil?

Little Luther Makes a Beach Reading Choice

A Big Lutheran Thumbs Up For Pastor Stephen Grant Novels

Attention Lutheran Book Lovers!

Pastor Rod Zwonitzer, host of KFUO radio’s “BookTalk,” calls Ray Keating "a great novelist" and gives big thumbs up for Keating's PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVELS. In a recent "BookTalk" show talking about MURDERER’S ROW: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL, Zwonitzer declared: “The listeners have to understand that they’re going to get some good theology, they’re going to get some good mysteries, some very well done thriller writing…” He added that MURDERER’S ROW “keeps the reader hooked,” and that there’s “intrigue going on at lots of levels.”

Zwonitzer also observed that Keating does “a really good job of weaving in faith, and Christ alone.”

Regarding all of Ray Keating’s PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVELS, Pastor Zwonitzer said: “I truly appreciate the ability … in this series to interweave economics, government affairs, and theology.” He also pointed out that each book serves up “a sterling, superb beginning and an even better ending.”

Get all five Pastor Stephen Grant novels – 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.

Reader/Reviewer Quote of the Day on Murderer's Row

Latest 5-star review of MURDERER'S ROW: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL:

"I read all the Pastor Stephen Grant novels. Murderer's Row maintained the fine tradition of great reads. Can't wait for the next one to come out. Great cast of characters that maintain continuity between books but you can read any one out of order. I preferred to start [at] the beginning and read each in order. Love the way it ties in Pr. Grant's prior Navy SEAL service, followed by his CIA service to his service as a LCMS pastor with Catholic and Anglican priests as close friends. Action, intrigue and solid theology combined."

Little Luther Beach Reading

What does Little Luther want to read at the beach?

Pastor Stephen Grant Novels by the Numbers #5

85% of Amazon reviews of WARRIOR MONK: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL by Ray Keating are 4 or 5 stars.

Edge-of-your-seat reading.

Pastor Stephen Grant Novels by the Numbers #4

93% of Amazon reviews of ROOT OF ALL EVIL? A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL by Ray Keating are 4 or 5 stars.

am packed with intrigue and excitement.

Pastor Stephen Grant Novels by the Numbers 3

94% of Amazon review of AN ADVENT FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL by Ray Keating are 4 or 5 stars.

Exciting novel torn from today's headlines.

Pastor Stephen Grant Novels by the Numbers 2

86% of Amazon reviews of THE RIVER: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL by Ray Keating are 4 or 5 stars.

Enjoy this gripping thriller.

Pastor Stephen Grant Novels by the Numbers 1

93% of Amazon reviews of MURDERER'S ROW: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL are 4 or 5 stars. 

Time to enjoy this well-regarded thriller.

Theology Mingled with Good Adventure

Reader/Reviewer Quote of the Day:

From a new 4-star review of WARRIOR MONK: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL - "Good job on this author's first novel. ... A lot of theology mingled with a good adventure. I liked it."

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http://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Monk-Pastor-Stephen-Grant/dp/1453801030/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

5-Stars for THE RIVER: His Will and God's Will

Very much appreciated most recent 5-star review on Amazon for THE RIVER: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL. The following is from that review:

"All of the characters are becoming so real and familiar to me that you can't put the book down because you are so concerned as to what may happen to them in the next few pages. As always I like how Stephen must wrestle with his will and what he knows what God's will would have him do. The Paige character as always is sexy and alluring but always faithful in the deadly encounters that face her and Stephen. I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys thrillers. Also the Lutheran doctrine sprinkled throughout the book gives a good Christian witness of Christ love for all sinners."

Get THE RIVER at
http://www.amazon.com/The-River-Pastor-Stephen-Grant/dp/1499514174/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

Thoughts from Ephesians 4

The following particularly struck me from this morning's Epistle at church.

Ephesians 4:29 - 5:2 (ESV):

"Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God."

Big Thumbs Up from BookTalk Host for Murderer's Row

Looking for an exciting thriller that embraces the Christian worldview? Pastor Rod Zwonitzer, host of KFUO radio’s “BookTalk,” offered big thumbs up for MURDERER’S ROW: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL by Ray Keating.

Zwonitzer declared: “The listeners have to understand that they’re going to get some good theology, they’re going to get some good mysteries, some very well done thriller writing…” He added that MURDERER’S ROW “keeps the reader hooked,” and that there’s “intrigue going on at lots of levels.” Zwonitzer also observed that Keating does “a really good job of weaving in faith, and Christ alone.”

Regarding all of Ray Keating’s PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVELS, Pastor Zwonitzer said: “I truly appreciate the ability … in this series to interweave economics, government affairs, and theology.” He also pointed out that each book serves up “a sterling, superb beginning and an even better ending.”

Get all five Pastor Stephen Grant novels – 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.

Keating Talks Murderer's Row on the Radio

My conversation with Pastor Rod Zwonitzer about MURDERER'S ROW: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL on KFUO's "BookTalk" is available on the KFUO website. Thanks again, Rod!

Listen at
http://www.kfuoam.org/2015/07/31/bt-2015-07-31/