To Serve and Protect

When small-town police officer David White encounters a vampire attack that should have killed him, his survival draws the attention of ONSET, a clandestine government agency tasked with policing supernatural threats. David discovers his remarkable survival instincts stem from latent magical abilities, thrusting him into a hidden world where monsters are real and humanity's protection depends on agents who operate in the shadows. As he grapples with his newfound powers and questions about ONSET's true motives, David faces increasingly dangerous supernatural adversaries while trying to understand his role in a conflict that could determine humanity's fate.

Ray Porter delivers a commanding performance that elevates Stewart's urban fantasy debut into compelling audio entertainment. Porter's authoritative delivery perfectly captures David's transformation from bewildered small-town cop to reluctant supernatural agent, while his distinct character voices bring depth to the diverse cast of allies and enemies. His pacing maintains tension during action sequences and allows quieter character moments to resonate. Porter's experience with military and police procedural narratives serves the story well, grounding the fantastical elements in believable law enforcement authenticity that makes the supernatural revelations feel genuinely shocking.