Wine Into Water: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel

Pastor Stephen Grant #6

by Ray Keating

Blood, wine, sin, justice and forgiveness… Who knew the wine business could be so sordid and violent? That’s what happens when it's infiltrated by counterfeiters. A pastor, once a Navy SEAL and CIA operative, is pulled into action to help unravel a mystery involving fake wine, murder and revenge. Stephen Grant is called to take on evil, while staying rooted in his life as a pastor.

Genres: Fiction

289 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 27, 2016

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pastor Grant, former navy SEAL and CIA operative, jumps into action to help solve what's going on in the wine industry world-wide. This is an action packed book - it would make a great movie, but I would be concerned they might ruin it with Hollywood theology instead of what is presented in the book.

[Becky Filipek · Rating 5 out of 5]

With each Pastor Stephen Grant novel, Ray Keating does a better job than the last. We get a tight plot, character development, some twists and turns, and satisfying conclusions. As long as he keeps writing them I will keep reading them.

[DAVID A HABEDANK · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Ray Keating Must Read

As usual, I anxiously awaited a new book by Rev. Ray Keating, and I was not disappointed. Thank you, and keep them coming!

[Mary Moerbe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is yet another fun thriller from Ray Keating. I loved learning more about the wine industry, and Mr. Keating did a great job weaving church history and communion-use throughout.

Every series has to have little reintroductions about the characters. I get it. I don’t tend to like things to start off steamy, but the opening sequence of this book, reacquainting us with Stephen and Paige, set the book up in a really good way. (This is not to say this book’s initial chapter was too steamy. I’m making a general comment and then moving in to compare it to this book.)

As tends to happen, I wait a while and then binge read. After the momentum gained in Wine into Water, I’m already more than halfway through the next in the series, Lionhearts. which I’m also enjoying very much (although I teared up, too)!

Keep up the good work, Mr. Keating, and I’ll continue to read them!

[Tony Hunt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read! Ray is becoming a "vintage" writer. The drama continues for Pastor Grant, former CIA and ex-military, as he drinks his way through the action thriller, "Wine into Water". Ray's sixth Grant novel is again well done with his writing style that is both interesting and educational. Really enjoy the background stories that he develops with strong research, each novel having a different theme. Also continues the strong character development that is one of his many strengths as a writer. Strongly recommend but start with book one and work your way up.

[Edward Bellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A pastor’s review

It is nice how RK is rounding out the characters. The lives and lessons learned are continuing to grow and age into a fine wine. As the vine dresser he is not afraid to cut off and cut back on character and their development. Thanks RK and now for the next chapter.

[Jonathan Farris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best story of the series, hands down.
After reading, Murderer's Row. I had to take a little break, due too much. (No spoiler alerts)
This was somewhat less intense, but more enjoyable to read. I couldn't put it down.
Love the character's and getting to know them better over time.
Can't wait to get to the next book in the series

[Patricia Wolverton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Once again a great read on Steven Grant. The one thing was I felt it. Was a little short and a little more information on wine counterfeiting and explored the villains more fully. Also a pastor's life can be interesting in their application of their biblical studies.

[Bonnie Dykhouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am thoroughly entranced by this author!

[Norman Porath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Keating’s series featuring Pr. Stephen Grant is good. Fictional observations about the Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod; Pr Grant is a graduate of Valparaiso University, served as a Navy Seal, later worked with the C.I.A., went to a Lutheran Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The name of the Synodical President is HARRISON PIEPKORN. Perhaps that’s a hint at Keating’s sense of humor. Reading his first in the series, I never knew there were that many ways for people to die in dreadful circumstances. His Grant novels are “page-turners”.

[amy Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it

Wonderfully complicated plot that keeps you reading more and more. Difficult to put down. Highly recommend this book for an enjoyable read!