• The Return of Absent Souls

  • After The Rift, Book 6
  • By: C. J. Archer
  • Narrated by: Marian Hussey
  • Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (210 ratings)

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The Return of Absent Souls

By: C. J. Archer
Narrated by: Marian Hussey
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In this stunning conclusion to the After The Rift series, Josie and her friends return home to find Glancia on the brink of war and their enemies in power. With political machinations and court intrigue bringing danger at every turn, they must tread carefully. But being careful won’t bring resolutions and answers. It won’t bring back lost memories or stop the nation hurtling into war.

The only thing that can make everything right is the ultimate sacrifice. But will Josie make it?

At the heart of it all is the magic that stole the memories of so many. The magic that some people will do anything to get their hands on. In a palace full of lies and betrayal, Josie and her friends must be careful who they can trust – or suffer the consequences.

The Return of Absent Souls is the final book in the After The Rift series. The books in order are:

  • #1 The Palace of Lost Memories
  • #2 The Echo of Broken Dreams
  • #3 The Whisper of Silenced Voices
  • #4 The Temple of Forgotten Secrets
  • #5 The Prison of Buried Hopes
  • #6 The Return of Absent Souls
©2020 C.J. Archer (P)2020 C.J. Archer

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nearly the best for last

I actually enjoyed this whole series. It's a great escape from my every day work as an actual healer.

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the perfect conclusion

It left me guessing right up to the very end. I'm more than satisfied with how their story wraps up.

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wonderful story

This series had me feeling all the emotions! I could read another 6 books about their adventures. Sad it had to end but what a great ending it was! CJ Archer never ceases to amaze me with her storytelling.

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Amazing!!!

I love this author and I loved every book! I really enjoy the way the author tells the story! Such an amazing big story!

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The Return of Absence Souls

Such a fun and fantastic, magical story! Great narrating! Loved every book! Listen and enjoy!

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Fabulous ending to a wonderful story.

you won't be disappointed. I wasn't left needing more, or less. it was like a satisfying meal.😁

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Estate completions theoughout.

I like the character development and familiarization. Lots of players in the series and rarely moment of wondering the character speaking of or to or about.

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an interesting ending but it'll do

This was a fitting ending. I read all siz in the series back to back. I feel like the main female character got worse until the last hour when she finally stood up for herself, each book I became a bit more disappointed. I adore how the palace staff grew and learning more about thier lives. I can't imagine how the author choose a select few of the 1000 characters to elaborate on.

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loved this series!

This was just a delightful series! I loved the characters. A couple characters offered comedic relief at times. It was fun, fantastical, and witty.

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A great ending to the series!

It was sad to come to the end of this series, but the author did a great job with it. The loose ends were all tied up without being rushed as often happens in a series of this scope. So many times I am disappointed in an ending, but this time the author did a great job and there was a bit of a twist at the end that I didn't see coming. The narrator was fabulous as always and I will definitely look for other books by this narrator and author in the future.

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