One man faces challenges as a pastor in China. His son has become a breakout phenom in the world of professional golf. The Chinese government is displeased with both, and their lives are in danger. Stephen Grant – a onetime Navy SEAL, former CIA operative and current pastor – has a history with the communist Chinese, while also claiming a pretty solid golf game. His unique experience and skills unexpectedly put him alongside old friends; at some of golf’s biggest tournaments as a caddy and bodyguard; and in the middle of an international struggle over Christian persecution, a mission of revenge, and a battle between good and evil. "... 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." - Kirkus Reviews "Mr. Keating knows how to tell an exciting story. And these books, like the James Bond novels, are ridiculously entertaining. As for larger themes, there is vocation, of course. I see these books as honoring the pastoral ministry. Because in real life, pastors are heroes engaged in saving the world." - Gene Veith on the Pastor Stephen Grant series on his "Cranach: The Blog of Veith" "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." - Self-Publishing Review " Deep Rough is a well-paced novel, prescient in its inclusion of China (before COVID-19), with a plot borrowed from tomorrow's headlines, and real-world encouragement to speak up and act for the persecuted Church." - Lutheran Book Review "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." - Rod Zwonitzer, retired host of KFUO Radio's "BookTalk" "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." - Rev. Kenn Blanchard, "Black Man with a Gun" Podcast "Keating is a clear master at his craft, and Deep Rough is proof he's mastered the game." - TopShelf Reviews, ★★★★★ "I read all the Pastor Stephen Grant books, but I do have my favorites. Deep Rough is joining Murderer's Row and Lionhearts among them. I'm not sure what it is. I'm not a sporty person, but Ray Keating really has a way of showing love for a game. Maybe it's the attention to details and the depth of research into it. Maybe I'm soothed by sports jargon--who knows?!--but I really, really liked Deep Rough and how the game of golf was almost a character or force in its own right... I always do enjoy the Christian elements as Keating presents them. Again, one of my favorites." - Mary J. Moerbe, Write, Meet & Salutary blog "Many noteworthy critics have given rave reviews to books of the series and have applauded the efforts of author Ray Keating in coming up with such an exciting series and unique character. Ray Keating has also received praise from his fellow writers for his mind-blowing work in the series. The first book of the series has succeeded in making it to the top 10 self-published books of the year by the World magazine. Other novels also followed and achieved great success. The worldwide success of this series helped Ray Keating in establishing himself in the ranks of the noteworthy authors of the spy thriller/espionage genre." - BookSeriesinOrder.com