Shifting Sands (A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story) by Ray Keating

Pastor Steven Grant always manages to find himself in the middle of a thriller, and author Ray Keating has created yet another complicated plot for his favorite protagonist in Shifting Sands.

Although considerably shorter than many of this series’ full-length novels, this quick read features Pastor Grant and a cadre of his old friends taking in the sights of an outdoor volleyball tournament with a deadly secret. As is so often the case with Keating’s hero, it isn’t going to be a peaceful getaway for the intrepid holy man, not with a terrorist plot brewing amidst the sun and fun.

What starts off as a carefree weekend of relaxation becomes a tense chess game of Middle Eastern oil interests, religious extremists, dangerous intelligence operatives, and much higher stakes than those being decided on the court. With his typical panache and fearless attitude, Pastor Grant takes the lead, with the help of his more than capable friends in the CIA, to unravel the plot before it’s too late.

Keating compresses what could be a full-length novel into a tightly packaged and page-turning mystery that hums with energy – as is always the case with this series. Rich descriptions, detailed background research, and a confident storytelling tone continue to serve Pastor Grant and his loyal readers exceptionally well. Recommended for fans of the series or as an introduction to Keating’s engaging protagonist.

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