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Pastor Stephen Grant #3
An Advent for Religious Liberty: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel
Advent and Christmas approach. It’s supposed to be a special season for Christians. But it’s different this time in New York City. Religious liberty is under assault. The Catholic Church has been called a “hate group.” And it’s the newly elected mayor of New York City who has set off this religious and political firestorm. Some people react with prayer – others with violence and murder. Stephen Grant, former CIA operative turned pastor, faces deadly challenges during what becomes known as “An Advent for Religious Liberty.” Grant works with the cardinal who leads the Archdiocese of New York, the FBI, current friends, and former CIA colleagues to fight for religious liberty, and against dangers both spiritual and physical.
- GenresFictionChristian Fiction
166 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2012
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January 31, 2017
I really enjoyed several significant things throughout this book. It seems a little different than the earlier two books in the series. It was shorter and had a bit less interweaving, stylistically and plot-wise. Still, well-worth reading. I flew through it with enthusiasm.
February 17, 2018
Preparing for Freedom
Interesting story... Mr. Keating is thoughtful in his delivery. The story does not revolve as much around Stephen Grant and became more of a breathing document.
Interesting story... Mr. Keating is thoughtful in his delivery. The story does not revolve as much around Stephen Grant and became more of a breathing document.
February 9, 2021
Actual rating 3.5*
This was much shorter than the first novel in the series. Perhaps as a result, the characters and plot seemed less fleshed out. Unfortunately, with recent events, the premise of the story doesn't seem that implausible anymore. It was a quick and enjoyable read.
This was much shorter than the first novel in the series. Perhaps as a result, the characters and plot seemed less fleshed out. Unfortunately, with recent events, the premise of the story doesn't seem that implausible anymore. It was a quick and enjoyable read.
December 29, 2022
Book 3 in the Stephen Grant series. A bit short, but still an excellent read. Ray weaves the issue of Religious Liberty and the misapplication by courts of the 1st Amendment in a political thriller. The author continues to develop a great set of characters in this Christian fiction series.
April 7, 2022
Pastor Grant novel
Terrific character development, great plot, excellent plot twists ! ! It reads so quickly. Readers who like to see God work in real life will enjoy an advent.
Terrific character development, great plot, excellent plot twists ! ! It reads so quickly. Readers who like to see God work in real life will enjoy an advent.
February 16, 2024
Good read
As usual it had a surprise ending. Can’t wait to start the next book. Coincidentally, I read the book, letter to the Christian church, both books has a similar message
As usual it had a surprise ending. Can’t wait to start the next book. Coincidentally, I read the book, letter to the Christian church, both books has a similar message
June 8, 2025
I really am enjoying this series!
December 20, 2016
Ray Keating's third Pastor Stephen Grant Novel, An Advent for Religious Liberty continues to bring to life this heroic pastor. What pastor doesn't want to be like Pr. Grant? What parishioner doesn't want him as his shepherd?!
At only 157 pages this book is just about half the length of book two, Root of All Evil? (read my thoughts on that book here). I don't know if it was originally released during Advent, but I wish I would've read it during Advent. As a novella it packs an intriguing story into a quick read, perfect for the busy-ness that comes with December!
Mayor-elect Adam Pritchett's over the top personality is Trumpian (for lack of a better word), which enabled me to buy into the rapid and overt attack on religious freedom in the story. How it's stopped, well, that's on par with how I've come to expect Pr. Stephen Grant to handle things - like a boss.
A great teaser story between Root of All Evil? and The River, which I can't wait to read. Perfect for the faithful who want a seasonal book consumable between Advent's added midweek church services. Perfect for anyone interested in the real life assault on religious liberty that's taking place right before our eyes.
At only 157 pages this book is just about half the length of book two, Root of All Evil? (read my thoughts on that book here). I don't know if it was originally released during Advent, but I wish I would've read it during Advent. As a novella it packs an intriguing story into a quick read, perfect for the busy-ness that comes with December!
Mayor-elect Adam Pritchett's over the top personality is Trumpian (for lack of a better word), which enabled me to buy into the rapid and overt attack on religious freedom in the story. How it's stopped, well, that's on par with how I've come to expect Pr. Stephen Grant to handle things - like a boss.
A great teaser story between Root of All Evil? and The River, which I can't wait to read. Perfect for the faithful who want a seasonal book consumable between Advent's added midweek church services. Perfect for anyone interested in the real life assault on religious liberty that's taking place right before our eyes.
December 5, 2012
The third of Ray Keating's Stephen Grant books. Had less of the intrigue, but was a fascinating read about the assaults on our liberties. The story shows love of others who may disagree with us or even hate us as well as redemption for those who walk in the darkness of light. It was a quick read for me and I look forward to more of Ray Keating's Stephen Grant Novels.
April 16, 2015
Timely
As we live in a world that seems to be trying to restrain religious liberty, this story is certainly timely. Pastor Stephan Grant continues to be a very likeable character. My only complaint with the writing is the annoying, awkward description of what every character is wearing. Otherwise, I found this book to be relevant and entertaining.
As we live in a world that seems to be trying to restrain religious liberty, this story is certainly timely. Pastor Stephan Grant continues to be a very likeable character. My only complaint with the writing is the annoying, awkward description of what every character is wearing. Otherwise, I found this book to be relevant and entertaining.
August 2, 2016
This is my least favorite of the Pastor Stephen Grant novels so far. The plot wasn't as exciting, and we didn't get to spend as much time with the main characters. Each chapter was very short, which is fine, but we didn't get a lot of good dialogue or a very lengthy plot. It was more like a novella than a novel.
May 26, 2016
No, no, no
Evidently the author failed to do any research about the Lutheran church...whether Missouri Synod or ELCA. Reading the sermons verbatim did not advance the plot, but certainly padded the length of the book. Great idea for a series but POORLY written.
Evidently the author failed to do any research about the Lutheran church...whether Missouri Synod or ELCA. Reading the sermons verbatim did not advance the plot, but certainly padded the length of the book. Great idea for a series but POORLY written.
August 13, 2016
Very relevant today
In view of the present hostilities to the Christian faith, I found it refreshing to read militant atheists.for what they are. There is no logic or basis to " hate " Christianity or people of faith just because they have faith.
In view of the present hostilities to the Christian faith, I found it refreshing to read militant atheists.for what they are. There is no logic or basis to " hate " Christianity or people of faith just because they have faith.
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