Echoes of Alaris

The Riftborn Chronicles, Book 2

By: John Jey

Narrated by: Steven Gillen

The city of Alaris, once the jewel of the realm, now stands as a graveyard of shattered hopes and forgotten dreams. After the devastating battle to close the Rift, Lyra believed the worst was behind her. But as the Echoes—twisted remnants of the past—begin to rise again, she realizes that the Rift's influence never truly left.

Lyra is haunted by the loss of Ezran, whose sacrifice helped save the world. Yet even in death, his memory drives her to continue the fight. As strange whispers fill the air and shadows from the past walk the streets of Alaris, Lyra knows she must return to where it all began. The echoes are growing louder, their hunger for destruction greater than ever before.

With the help of Kiara and a few remaining Guardians, Lyra embarks on a perilous journey back into the heart of the Rift's power. As they venture deeper into the city's forgotten vaults and twisted magic, the line between reality and illusion blurs. Lyra must not only face the horrors of the Rift but also confront the unbearable guilt of the past, a burden that threatens to overwhelm her at every turn.

To save Alaris, Lyra must sever the last ties to the Rift, but doing so might mean losing everything she holds dear. As the final battle looms, the outcome remains uncertain. Will Lyra be able to stand against the Echoes of Alaris—or will the city’s tragic history consume her, just as it has so many before?

"Echoes of Alaris" is a gripping tale of sacrifice, resilience, and the unyielding power of hope in the face of overwhelming darkness. It is a heart-pounding sequel that explores the cost of war, loss, and the strength it takes to face your past.

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