by Allen Levi
Published 2025
A stranger called Theo arrives one spring morning in the small southern city of Golden. He asks a lot more questions than he answers. He visits the local coffeehouse where 92 pencil portraits hang on the walls. One by one he purchases them, putting them back in the hands of their "rightful owners." With each exchange, a story is told, a friendship born, and a life altered
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American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Casual
“Rob's easy-going and smooth delivery captures the folksy, conversational style, making him an approachable guide for the audiobook's narrative flow.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Wise
“Jim's seasoned narration, blending wisdom with real-life lessons, brings a unique, slightly older perspective that could enrich the chronicle of a small town's history.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“Tony's smooth, warm, and calm American accent provides a steady and pleasant presence, ideal for a narrator who needs to maintain an intimate connection with the listener.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“This voice, Onyx, offers a deep, friendly, and natural delivery, perfectly suited for the warm and inviting tone needed to chronicle stories within a small Southern town.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Professional
“Mike Mercer's warm, trusted, and dynamic quality provides the sincerity and depth required for a narrator guiding listeners through interconnected tales, ensuring every word lands with impact.”
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A mysterious but gentle stranger, observant and thoughtful, with a voice that suggests deep inquiry and quiet impact.
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Calen Voss brings a deep, resonant baritone with a warm, intimate edge, perfectly embodying Theo's mysterious yet gentle nature and capacity for deep inquiry.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Modulated
“Reuven's deep, resonant baritone with a measured, authoritative timbre evokes ancient wisdom and thoughtfulness, suiting Theo's observant and quiet impact.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Mature
“This voice, Fahad, offers a calm, composed, and slightly mysterious male voice with a measured pace, aligning well with Theo's quiet and thoughtful demeanor.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“Archer's deep, steady, and calming voice with a grounded tone provides the reassuring yet deliberate presence Theo requires, making him easy to listen to for long periods.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Tino's deep, naturally raspy voice, while leaning towards noir, could be modulated to convey Theo's quiet impact with a unique, intriguing texture, suggesting a hidden depth.”
An older, wise resident of Golden whose portrait holds significant personal history. Her voice should convey gentle wisdom and a lifetime of experience.
Female · Middle-Aged · Conversational · Entertainment · Low · Educational · +56 more
“Max's middle-aged female voice, described as low and conversational, can easily be adapted to convey the gentle wisdom and lifetime of experience of an older character like Eleanor.”
Male · Middle-Aged · Conversational · Narration · Character-Voice · Social-Media · +57 more
“Matt Dillon's TTS, while listed as male, has a versatile range that could be adjusted for a female character, offering a warm, conversational, and smooth tone fitting Eleanor's pleasant and gentle nature.”
A younger local whose life is touched by Theo. His voice should reflect an initial youthful energy, evolving into a more thoughtful, open demeanor.
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“Rio's warm, versatile young male voice with natural Texas charm perfectly captures Mikey's initial youthful energy and conversational style, with potential for thoughtful evolution.”