The story behind the stories.

This debut novel certainly shows that Grady has promise as an author of faith-based action adventures.

Wow. Shawn Grady certainly knows how to craft a story.

Grady’s latest is a definite page-turner. Jonathan is a sympathetic character, and his romance with Naomi is quite satisfying.

Grady’s novel should appeal to fans of fast-paced thrillers with a medical theme (Michael Palmer fans, for example, should do well here). The author, a firefighter and paramedic, captures the novel’s milieu perfectly… the plotting is solid, and the book features a strong hero, an appropriately evil villain, and a satisfying resolution.

The writing is tight. The suspense is well done… The experience the author has in Reno, NV as a fireman and a paramedic shows… Read it for the escapism it provides.

A suspense-thriller replete with leads and violent encounters… Throughout, the novel is a page-turner.

Grady placed many real Reno landmarks in the story… locals will recognize the neighborhood intersections, streets and landscapes that the firetrucks roll through… Fire itself is another key character, anthropomorphized by O’Neill into a living force.

Shawn Grady is the real deal- a real-life fireman who can take you into the inferno, scare the living daylights out of you, and drag you back out reeking of smoke and gasping for air. Through the Fire is the best book on fire-fighting I’ve ever read, and there’s enough mystery and suspense to keep you scorching through the pages.

Packed with adrenaline and heart-drumming action, laced with unforgettable characters and humor, Tomorrow We Die pulses with authenticity that can only come from someone who knows his stuff— as a paramedic as well as a writer. Discover one of Shawn’s books and you’ll want to read them all.

With equal parts drama, suspense, and poetic prose, Shawn Grady weaves a captivating story. The characters are complex and interesting, and the story world so well drawn I feel as though I’ve experienced the life of a firefighter. Excellent read!

With an expert hand, Shawn Grady delivers a haunting story filled with high-action suspense, intriguing insider details, and characters to cheer for as they navigate deep waters and fiery depths.

What an impressive book! It was one thing after another for poor Aidan. His life fascinated me. In the perfect example of ‘write what you know,’ firefighter Shawn Grady’s characters were flesh and blood. I felt like I was one of the firemen riding on that truck. Both character and plot sucked me in and I couldn’t put the book down. (Love that!) Great cover too. I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves a great suspense story (girls, too, even though guys will love the action.) 5 out of 5 Stars.

Grady’s latest is a definite page-turner. The action begins in the first paragraph and doesn’t let up for readers until the very end. Jonathan is a sympathetic character, and his romance with Naomi is quite satisfying. RT Rating: 4 Stars.

Jonathan Trestle feels like he’s chasing the Angel of Death across the Truckee Meadows. As a paramedic for a private ambulance firm in Shawn Grady’s second novel Tomorrow We Die, (Bethany House, $14.99 paperback) Trestle is caught up in a puzzle that leads to murder, bringing the angel idea painfully close to home… Grady, who has worked as a paramedic and now is a firefighter with the Reno Fire Department, well understands Trestle’s feelings about a stalking death presence… Like Grady’s first novel, 2009’s Through the Fire, the Reno area is a major costar.

Shawn Grady fills his literary syringe with potent storytelling, flawless research, and snappy dialogue, then injects them into the reader’s bloodstream. Tomorrow We Die is a wild ambulance ride that races toward a suspenseful conclusion.

Shawn Grady writes like an insider, with scenes pulsing with the real language and gritty drama of medicine. This novel has all the elements: endearing characters, the hope of love, and the ever present shadow of the grim reaper. Don’t start this after supper if you want to sleep tonight.

With lights flashing and sirens blaring, Shawn Grady rushes the reader into the world of the emergency medical technician, with all its tension, triumph, and tragedy. Well-written and carefully crafted, this novel will keep you on the edge of your seat, so buckle up for a great ride.