The Funeral of Sterling Ravenbarrow

The Funeral of Sterling Ravenbarrow A Short Story

AI Narrated · Cast Format · Google Play Books Runtime: 49 minutes · English · Contemporary Fiction

About this audiobook

When Brentworth MacTherm misses his flight to Belize to attend the funeral of his college best friend, he expects grief. What he gets is something far more Sterling Ravenbarrow.

Told through eulogies, whispered memories, and a very suspicious town car driver, this warm, witty, and surprisingly moving short story is about the kind of friendship that bends the rules of the ordinary — and the extraordinary lengths one man will go to start a new life without saying goodbye.

Full of humor, genuine tenderness, and a twist that feels both utterly absurd and completely inevitable, this story celebrates the rare souls who make life feel like an adventure worth showing up for. Perfect for listeners who want a short, complete, emotionally satisfying listen.

Voice Cast

Narrator — Scene-setting, transitions, inner thought. Warm, measured baritone. Brentworth MacTherm — Protagonist; loyal, grounded, wryly funny. Conversational American male. Sterling Ravenbarrow — Charismatic, irreverent, warmly mischievous. Confident American male with a roguish lilt. Kathy Mathis — Sharp, composed, deeply feeling. Clear American female. Supporting Cast — Baraka Mutai, Pastor Hollingsworth, Niesha & others. East African, Caribbean, and British accents.

Genres & Themes

Contemporary Fiction · Friendship · Comedy · Short Story · Adventure · Twist Ending · Uplifting · Standalone Listen

Production Details

Narration: AI-narrated (Google Play Books) · Format: Multi-voice cast · Runtime: 49 min · All ages (PG) · Tone: Light / Heartwarming