The Unfinished Business of Opal Bloom

De: E.C Stilson

Narrado por: T. Anthony Quinn

For famous virtuoso Opal Bloom, death isn't the final note—it's a jarring, off-key change in tempo. She wakes up in a strange realm of forgotten souls and unfinished business, only to be told she's "found lacking" and won't be admitted to Heaven. Her only hope seems to be in trusting an annoying receptionist and a master luthier who keep sending her on strange quests.

Opal's journey become a desperate, absurd act of redemption. She confronts the ghosts of her past (and a few who are just a little too alive), learns how to forgive, and transforms into a much better person than she was on Earth.

Through it all, though, her deepest desire is to simply be reunited with her husband, Paul. But the road to reunion is fraught with peril and enough uncertainty to fill another lifetime.

Will Opal ever make it out of this peculiar new world, or is her song of redemption one she's destined to play forever?

©2025 Elisa Magagna (P)2026 Elisa Magagna

Such a great novel

This is such a great book. I love the heart behind it. it's restorative and heart warming. Great performance by the narrator, too

Beautiful, melodic blend of life lessons and self reflection.

EC Stilson does it again! Bravissima! This story is an excellent example of how Stilson demonstrates her talent for blending heartfelt storytelling, love of music and insight. Opal’s afterlife journey is both captivating and transformative including powerful life lessons. The characters show remarkable growth throughout. Thought-provoking, beautifully written, and expertly narrated, this is an unforgettable novel that invites readers/listeners to reflect on their own lives while becoming fully immersed in Opal’s extraordinary journey. I found myself doing some deep self-reflection and wanting to be a better person.

Stirs Insightful Contemplations About the Most Important Things in Life.

I loved the thoughtful and vivid stories about major life themes using musical concepts as a muse. The book reminds the reader of how often the storylines of life can get in the way of remembering what is truly most important. Definitely worth the read!