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. "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" "The listeners have to understand that they're going to get some good theology, they're going to get some good mysteries, some very well done thriller writing... Murderer's Row keeps the reader hooked." - Rod Zwonitzer, host of "BookTalk" on KFUO radio "The author packs a lot into this frantically paced novel... a raft of action sequences and baseball games are thrown into the mix. The multiple villains and twists raise the stakes... Stephen remains an engaging and multifaceted character: he may still use, when necessary, the violence associated with his former professions, but he at least acknowledges his shortcomings--and prays about it. Action fans will find plenty to love here, from gunfights and murder sprees to moral dilemmas." - Kirkus Reviews "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 "I miss Tom Clancy. Keating fills that void for me." - Paul Cain, Lutheran Book Review "This novel is a fascinating read with a murder mystery, unique and exceptional characters, and wit... With multiple layers and a complex plot, the novel moves forward with a smooth and even pace." - SeriousReading.com "This is a fun read, though the embedded theology is real and salutary. There is death and life, adultery and commitment, friendship and betrayal, violence and victory over violence. Keating, an economist and experienced business writer, does extremely well in portraying the politicos and their machinations at all levels of government, as well as the machinations of the news media, of which he is a longtime member. He obviously knows his way around the bases and dugout, too, as does his hero, who becomes a baseball chaplain... One of the charming and welcome aspects of the Pastor Grant series is the mere Christianity that runs throughout. Grant's best friends are a Roman Catholic priest and the rector of an Anglican Church in North America parish. The three meet regularly for prayer and Scripture, golf, mutual chastisement, and socializing (sometimes a few beers). And their families are friends and more... Perhaps the best part of the book for the reviewer is that the clergy are good at helping people bring Christ into their vocations." - Touchstone magazine " 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!" - Mary Moerbe, author of Blessed: God's Gift of Love and Family Vocation Ray Keating is the author of the Pastor Stephen Grant series of mysteries/thrillers, including eight novels - WARRIOR MONK, followed by ROOT OF ALL EVIL?, AN ADVENT FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, THE RIVER, MURDERER'S ROW, WINE INTO WATER, LIONHEARTS and REAGAN COUNTRY - and two short stories titled HEROES AND VILLAINS and SHIFTING SANDS.   His nonfiction books include THE REALISTIC OPTIMIST TO DO LIST & CALENDAR 2019 and "CHUCK" VS. THE BUSINESS WORLD: BUSINESS TIPS ON TV.   Keating also is an author of various nonfiction books, an economist, a podcaster, and publisher/editor/columnist for DisneyBizJournal.com. In addition, he was a regular columnist with RealClearMarkets.com, and a former weekly columnist for Newsday, Long Island Business News, and the New York City Tribune. His work has appeared in a wide range of other periodicals, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, New York Post, Los Angeles Daily News, The Boston Globe, National Review, The Washington Times, Investor's Business Daily, New York Daily News, Detroit Free Press, Chicago Tribune, Providence Journal Bull