Second Amendment, Gun Rights and Pastor Stephen Grant Novels

Are you a gun rights and Second Amendment supporter looking to relax and enjoy an exciting thriller that respects – in fact, embraces – your views? 

Well, award-winning novelist Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant novels feature a former Navy SEAL and onetime CIA operative who is now a pastor. Grant has been called a “pistol-packin’ pastor.”

Keating’s books have received widespread praise, including from a former NRA president. The books are available at Amazon, with the Kindle editions on sale right now! Among the reviews are…

• David Keene, former president of the National Rifle Association, declares: “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.”

• Lloyd Bailey, host of the Armed Lutheran Radio podcast, says: “It’s a great mix of theology, politics, intrigue, terrorism, gun play. I think you’ll love it. I love it.”

• David Keene, former president of the National Rifle Association, once again observes: “In this, Ray Keating's sixth novel featuring Pastor Stephen Grant, we discover that the always intriguing former Navy Seal and CIA operative is also a world class wine aficionado. This comes in handy as the pastor is once again forced to divide his time between his understanding wife, the needs of his church and congregation, and what some describe as his ‘hobby’ of joining the fray to assist colleagues from his past life when called upon. Grant is a wonderful character and WINE INTO WATER is a great read.” 

• And Paul L. Maier, best-selling author of “A Skeleton in God's Closet,” boasts, “Holy Scripture and unholy gun play in the same novel? Exactly – and you'll love the combination! WARRIOR MONK offers a riveting mix of action, romance, and intrigue, served up by a master wordsmith. Keating's Pastor Stephen Grant manages to wield both Bible and bullets with equal expertise. Grant is clearly in control whether in or out of the pulpit.”

• Also, Kirkus Reviews has said the following:

On WINE INTO WATER: “A first-rate mystery makes this a series standout…”

On MURDERER’S ROW: “Action fans will find plenty to love here, from gunfights and murder sprees to moral dilemmas.”

On THE RIVER: “A gritty, action-stuffed, well-considered thriller with a gun-toting clergyman.” 

• Lutheran Book Review declared, “I miss Tom Clancy. Keating fills that void for me.”

Leading Conservative Loves Pastor Stephen Grant Novels

About the Pastor Stephen Grant novels by Ray Keating, David Keene, former president of the American Conservative Union, past president of the NRA, and current opinion editor at The Washington Times, says:

“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.”

Big Thumbs Up from Former NRA President!

Big Thumbs Up from Former NRA President!

Want a good reason to read Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant novels – WARRIOR MONK, ROOT OF ALL EVIL?, AN ADVENT FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, and THE RIVER?

Well, former NRA President David Keene said this:

“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.” 

For good measure, best-selling novelist Paul L. Maier adds:

“Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant manages to wield both Bible and bullets with equal expertise. Grant is clearly in control whether in or out of the pulpit.” 

Get all four thrillers at Amazon.

Conservatives Love Stephen Grant

Are you a conservative looking for engaging and exciting storytelling, but tired of having your views and values bashed in popular culture? Then Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant novels – WARRIOR MONK, ROOT OF ALL EVIL?, AN ADVENT FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, and THE RIVER – are for you. 

Take it from David Keene, who is the editorial page editor at The Washington Times, and the former president of the American Conservative Union and the NRA: “Thriller and mystery writers have concocted all manner of main characters … 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.”

Conservative Fiction Counterculture and Pastor Stephen Grant Novels

Is conservative fiction part of a new counterculture? The debate goes on at National Review.

If so, count Ray Keating’s PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVELS as part of the movement.

Former American Conservative Union and NRA President David Keene says, “The Stephen Grant novels are great reads beginning with ‘Warrior Monk,’ which aptly describes Ray Keating's engaging hero.”

In a Washington Times review, Pastor and former CIA analyst Kenn Blanchard writes: “Ray Keating's latest novel, ‘The River,’ takes you on an intriguing summer ride… Mr. Keating also allows you to discover how each of his characters tick in a style and tone reminiscent of some of the best-loved books of all time.”

Keating has been called “a great novelist” by the host of KFUO’S “BookTalk” radio, with other Amazon.com reviewers comparing his thrillers to the works of Clancy, Ludlum, Grisham, Cussler, and Morrell.

Join the new counterculture, read all four thrillers – WARRIOR MONK, ROOT OF ALL EVIL?, AN ADVENT FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, and THE RIVER.

Conservative Leader Loves Pastor Stephen Grant Thrillers

David Keene was president of the American Conservative Union, president of the NRA, and is now the opinion editor at The Washington Times. So, what does Keene, a leading conservative, 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.”

Get  all four Pastor Stephen Grant novels - WARRIOR MONK, ROOT OF ALL EVIL?, AN ADVENT FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, and the latest, THE RIVER at Amazon.com.