Ruby & Spear

Todd Walton’s audiobook, narrated by Todd Walton himself, is a multifaceted story that blends romantic comedy, Buddhist allegory, inter-racial drama, and sports elements. Set in San Francisco and Oakland, it follows Vic Worsley, a sharp-tongued newspaper columnist whose life changes after connecting with Ruby Carmichael and her son Spear Rashan Benedentes. As Vic journeys from his quiet city life to Oakland’s vibrant streets, he encounters a diverse cast of characters and a transformative friendship with Spear, all woven together with original music that enhances the uplifting and hopeful themes of self-discovery and overcoming doubts.