A Hard Call

Stonewall Investigations Series, Book 1

De: Max Walker

Narrado por: Greg Boudreaux

Zane Holden hasn't had the easiest go of things. His childhood was rough, and adulthood hasn't been a walk in the park, either. The only good thing in his life would be Stonewall Investigations, an investigative company he found to work primarily with the LGBTQ community. Things were okay, and Zane was finally healing from a personal tragedy, but the reemergence of a serial killer turns his world upside down.

Lorenzo De Luca is a cocky defense attorney dripping in Italian charm. He's well known as one of the best lawyers in New York City, a title he worked hard to achieve. When he picks up a difficult case, he finds that he needs extra help. This leads him to Stonewall, where he meets Zane for the first time and instantly feels himself falling for the mysterious and stone-cut detective.

The two men have their own hangups to work through, but both men are having a hard time denying the connection between them, even though they're trying. When fate insists on pushing them together, Zane and Enzo give in and start exploring their feelings. They'll need to balance their budding relationship with the stress of Enzo's case, which takes them both on a twisting journey toward the truth, all while a bigger threat looms on the horizon.

Contains mature themes.

©2018 Max Walker (P)2018 Tantor

Amazing narration by Greg Boudreaux

The book is well worth reading on paper, but the narration makes for a great listen. Greg Boudreaux’s Italian sounds native, and his Italian accent for Enzo was slight, but so effective that I knew exactly when he was that character, so much that I forgot it was the same narrator doing both Enzo and Zane. Not to mention he has one of the sexiest voices in the biz!

good mystery, hot guys

I listen to Stonewall investigations book 1 and book 4 together because it follows the two main characters of Zane and Enzo. I really enjoyed Max Walker's books and the mysteries in both books were compelling. the always fabulous Greg Boudreaux really puts it all together. I had a couple tiny issues with a few grammar problems and also a piece of the story that didn't quite work for me, but that's small potatoes compared to the rest of the books which were really well done. a good solid read for mystery lovers and lover lovers ❤️

A great Audio book story and narration

Everything was exciting and so much hot love, but the story hasn't ended!
is there a second Audio book? Please let me know!

A Hard Call

This is a great first book to a series and the narration is perfect! I definitely recommend checking this series out.

A Hard Call

A Hard Call launches the Stonewall Investigations series with a sharp blend of grounded mystery, emotional restraint, and quietly escalating stakes. Walker prioritizes character credibility over flash, letting trust build slowly between two men shaped by caution, competence, and unresolved personal weight. The investigative threads feel purposeful rather than noisy, with a deeper hidden evil lurking in the background, giving the story momentum without sacrificing intimacy or tone. It’s a confident, character-forward opener.