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Pastor Stephen Grant #5
Murderer's Row: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel
How do rescuing a Christian family from the clutches of Islamic terrorists, minor league baseball in New York, a string of grisly murders, sordid politics, and a pastor, who once was a Navy SEAL and CIA operative, tie together? Murderer’s Row is the fifth Pastor Stephen Grant novel, and Keating serves up fascinating characters, gripping adventure, and a tangled murder mystery, along with faith, politics, humor, and, yes, baseball.
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372 pages, Paperback
First published June 12, 2015
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April 17, 2023
Another great installment
Many of the same great characters, and another fast paced read! As someone who loves baseball, I enjoyed this edition of Pastor Grant’s adventures a great deal. I also enjoyed how it took quite awhile before the villain was revealed, though I had a sneaky suspicion that it was the person I expected. Looking forward to the next novel already! Knowing that there are many more should keep me entertained for some time to come.
Many of the same great characters, and another fast paced read! As someone who loves baseball, I enjoyed this edition of Pastor Grant’s adventures a great deal. I also enjoyed how it took quite awhile before the villain was revealed, though I had a sneaky suspicion that it was the person I expected. Looking forward to the next novel already! Knowing that there are many more should keep me entertained for some time to come.
January 31, 2017
Somehow I read this one before its immediate predecessor, The River, but I can tell you I still thoroughly enjoyed it. I may have missed a few things because of it, but I'm almost relieved to know this is an enjoyable series even if you accidentally read something out of order!
I really enjoyed the baseball references! The complexity of the plot was great. Structure and flow were great. This was just a super pleasing read! Likely my favorite of the series.
I really enjoyed the baseball references! The complexity of the plot was great. Structure and flow were great. This was just a super pleasing read! Likely my favorite of the series.
July 16, 2022
Compelling plot, and I did keep turning the pages pretty obsessively once the story got rolling, interested to see how it would all turn out in the end.
However, as Maureen’s 2016 review stated, the characters are predictable and one-dimensional. The good guys are angelically and only good; the bad guys are horrible and only bad. And none of them are tremendously endearing. The dialogue and descriptive writing were formulaic and, frankly, rather ho-hum for such a dynamic and intriguing plot. When this book was loaned to me, I didn’t realize it was part of a series. I don’t think I’ll take time to seek out the others. It was just okay for me.
However, as Maureen’s 2016 review stated, the characters are predictable and one-dimensional. The good guys are angelically and only good; the bad guys are horrible and only bad. And none of them are tremendously endearing. The dialogue and descriptive writing were formulaic and, frankly, rather ho-hum for such a dynamic and intriguing plot. When this book was loaned to me, I didn’t realize it was part of a series. I don’t think I’ll take time to seek out the others. It was just okay for me.
June 17, 2017
Still riviting
The mystery, thrills and characters we know are still there and it is definitely exciting. However, I miss the theology and his pastoral duties. Still, I will keep reading this series.
The mystery, thrills and characters we know are still there and it is definitely exciting. However, I miss the theology and his pastoral duties. Still, I will keep reading this series.
June 28, 2018
Swing batter
The bottom of the ninth and our writer is up to bat. The pitch is a hanging curve that Keating takes over the wall. The writing was crisp, action packed, and with a good story. Nicely done.
The bottom of the ninth and our writer is up to bat. The pitch is a hanging curve that Keating takes over the wall. The writing was crisp, action packed, and with a good story. Nicely done.
January 7, 2021
Creative plot makes for great reading
Just like the previous Stephen Grant novels, this one keeps you guessing till the end. Great reads! Looking forward to the next one.
Just like the previous Stephen Grant novels, this one keeps you guessing till the end. Great reads! Looking forward to the next one.
April 22, 2023
Another "home run" by Ray Keating and his Pastor Grant series. Ray continues with strong character development and a page turning plot. Always a pleasure to read. Book #5 in the series.
September 20, 2025
One of his best so far! Throw in some baseball and I'm hooked!
August 24, 2015
Keating just gets better with each new thriller.
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.
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.
April 26, 2016
This book was an enjoyable read, so I would have marked it 4 stars because I had no problem staying with it. However, it was predictable and somewhat formulaic, although I found the interesting background of the main character to be intriguing. I believe my biggest disappointment was that the bad guys were so very bad, and the good guys were just angelically good. I enjoy characters who are more flawed, even if they are the good guys in the story.
May 24, 2016
READY FOR ANOTHER!
Even though I thought this was a little slow at first and had a hard time keeping up with who was who, it was a great book. Not his best, but there was action, intrigue, and adventure.
I recommend it for a pretty easy read and something to do on a hot summer day.
Even though I thought this was a little slow at first and had a hard time keeping up with who was who, it was a great book. Not his best, but there was action, intrigue, and adventure.
I recommend it for a pretty easy read and something to do on a hot summer day.
February 14, 2016
Couldn't put it down
As usual, Ray Keating's latest book did not disappoint. He has become my favorite author. The book sometimes ventures into "adult" subjects, so I would not recommend it for the younger folks...
As usual, Ray Keating's latest book did not disappoint. He has become my favorite author. The book sometimes ventures into "adult" subjects, so I would not recommend it for the younger folks...
November 6, 2016
Like the other Pastor Stephen Grant novels, Murderer's Row is a fun and exciting read.
April 16, 2017
Great fast moving story
This story has two plot lines that are mixed and mingled together. Tough to gurss the ending until thr very end. Difficult to put down
This story has two plot lines that are mixed and mingled together. Tough to gurss the ending until thr very end. Difficult to put down
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