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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Friday, November 15, 2019

Kirkus Reviews Gives Thumbs-Up for DEEP ROUGH

In a new review of DEEP ROUGH: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL, Kirkus Reviews says, “... when the action does hit, it’s exhilarating, and Stephen proves once again he’s as capable in fights as he is in quieter times of prayer and worship. A fast-paced, exuberant outing for the virtuoso clergyman and his numerous comrades.”

Grab this exciting thriller featuring a former Navy SEAL and onetime CIA operative, who now is a pastor. But he never fully left his old life behind.

Among other reviews...

The Rev. Kenn Blanchard, host of the "Black Man with a Gun" Podcast, says, "It's kind of a cool book. If you like Tom Clancy, if you like action, if you like some nail-biting stuff, this is it."

Self-Publishing Review declares, "Pastor Grant continues to be one of the most entertaining heroes in the political thrillers and suspense genre. With occasional pop-ins from fan-favorite recurring characters, Deep Rough fits in perfectly with the rest of the series - quirky, tightly woven, and difficult to put down. Keating manages to keep his writing fresh and surprising with every new Pastor Grant book. This series satisfies yet again, finding unique ways to entertain and enlighten along the way."

And Rod Zwonitzer, retired host of KFUO Radio's "BookTalk" notes, “Keating's latest Pastor Stephen Grant Series offering is fittingly titled: Deep Rough. Displaying his adeptness at developing existing and new characters, he weaves an intriguing story around a Chinese golfer on the PGA Tour and his father who is a Christian pastor in China. This unfolds with scenarios involving both governments, the FBI, the CIA, and POTUS... The plot thickens and turns and ebbs in many directions, keeping the reader engaged till the very end... Only thing left to say: will this Pastor Stephen Grant series end? Hope not, but if it does, hope Keating takes off in new novel direction, which he has become so masterful at. Read it. Gift it. Share it.”

Paperbacks and for the Kindle from Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/107308843X

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

3 Reasons for Reading the Pastor Stephen Grant Mysteries/Thrillers: Thumbs Up from Pastor Rod Zwonitzer, Retired “BookTalk” Host, for DEEP ROUGH

Pastor Rod Zwonitzer is the retired host of KFUO radio’s “BookTalk.” He recently offered a 5-star review of DEEP ROUGH: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL. Here are 3 reasons to read DEEP ROUGH from his review:


1. “Keating's latest Pastor Stephen Grant Series offering is fittingly titled: Deep Rough. Displaying his adeptness at developing existing and new characters, he weaves an intriguing story around a Chinese golfer on the PGA Tour and his father who is a Christian pastor in China. This unfolds with scenarios involving both governments, the FBI, the CIA, and POTUS...”

2. “The plot thickens and turns and ebbs in many directions, keeping the reader engaged till the very end.”

3. “Only thing left to say: will this Pastor Stephen Grant series end? Hope not, but if it does, hope Keating takes off in new novel direction, which he has become so masterful at. Read it. Gift it. Share it.”

Thanks, Rod!

Monday, July 15, 2019

Pastor Stephen Grant Triple Play – MURDERER’S ROW, SHIFTING SANDS, and DEEP ROUGH – Signed by Ray Keating

If you love sports fiction – especially some sports mixed into exciting thrillers and mysteries – then the Pastor Stephen Grant Triple Play is for you! Get a dose of baseball in MURDERER’S ROW: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL; lots of beach volleyball in SHIFTING SANDS: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT SHORT STORY; and majors golf in DEEP ROUGH: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL.