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Fade #2
Falling
What is Celestra Caine? Who is she and did she ever existed? The Faders and the Others clash at the Underground, sending everything into a tailspin. Celestra is pulled into more intrigue, more danger, and more romance, as she discovers who she is and why everyone wants to get her in Book 2 of the FADE series.FADE - Available Now Falling (FADE #2) - Available Now Forgotten (FADE #3) - 2012 For exact date of release, sign up for New Releases at theEDGEbooks.com.
238 pages, Paperback
First published November 16, 2011
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Kailin Gow
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Kailin Gow is an USA Today Bestselling author, publisher, screenwriter, director, producer, and speaker with hundreds of books published. She is also the owner/founder and organizer of mega-book signing events like Rockin' Hollywood, Naughty Mafia in Las Vegas, which has featured the very top authors of Romance and drawn thousands of readers, including being in a documentary film now out on Amazon Prime.
Over 14 Million copies of her books have been downloaded around the world and translated into 25 languages. 2 of her book series, FADE Series and Red Genesis Series, has been optioned by the Academy Award-winning team behind Netflix #1 most Liked and Top 10 Netflix Original Film, Wish Dragon, also the team behind the special effects magic of Star Wars and Marvel films.
She owns a traditional publishing company with an API (Asian Pacific Islander) Diversity initiative that has partnerships with production companies across the globe with distribution through Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Disney and more! Kailin Gow is a go to media guest on Women in Film and Television and is a voting member of the Academy Awards.
Her Worldwide Brand, Kailin Gow's Go Girl has won awards for its tv series, books, cosmetics, fashions, beauty and health products, and soon-to-be home and travel products. As of 2021, Kailin Gow's Go Girl is excited to expand into its own line of hotels, starting with a 70+ room hotel in Texas. In 2022, her books will be adapted into entertainment venues called Sparklesoup World, offered in various locations throughout the U.S. and internationally.
She has been a host on world-class stages, an invited speaker for BEA and a regular radio/TV guest for major stations. She is an official voice of AAPI, She has a TV Reality show on her as an author and personality. She is also the host and publisher of a leading author industry guide, subscription newsletter, and podcast called Authors Voices. Five of her pen names are USA Today Bestselling authors and will be traditionally published in 2022. She is also a recurring speaker/instructor of writing series and serials for professional screenwriters and producers as of 2021.
She was called an "innovating author" and an "Author as Influencer" by Goodreads executives at Book Expo America 2014 in their speech.
Kailin Gow is one of Cindy Crawford's Beauties, who is beautiful on the inside as well as the outside, along with Gabrielle Union.
She was called "a successful author who knows how to balance being an author and life" by Huffington Post. USA Today recommends her steamy romances while PBS Kids have recommended her Teen Fantasy Series.
Amazon highlighted her author success story on the homepage of Amazon.com and in their book, Transformations and was invited by Amazon to be an author spokesperson for Amazon's launch of the Kindle fire in Santa Monica.
In the publishing industry, she has written and presented many articles and workshops for major publications as well as conventions. https://www.fastcompany.com/user/kail...
and is the host/founder of the podcast and newsletter Author Voices. Additionally, she owns a law firm specializing in consumer advocacy.
Kailin Gow holds a Masters degree in Management from USC and degrees in Social Ecology (Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, and Ecology/Climate), Drama, and Film making from UC Irvine where she once ran and DJ for a radio station that helped discovered OC bands like Sugar Ray and Gwen Stefani.
https://ventsmagazine.com/2025/04/10/...
Kailin Gow is an USA Today Bestselling author, publisher, screenwriter, director, producer, and speaker with hundreds of books published. She is also the owner/founder and organizer of mega-book signing events like Rockin' Hollywood, Naughty Mafia in Las Vegas, which has featured the very top authors of Romance and drawn thousands of readers, including being in a documentary film now out on Amazon Prime.
Over 14 Million copies of her books have been downloaded around the world and translated into 25 languages. 2 of her book series, FADE Series and Red Genesis Series, has been optioned by the Academy Award-winning team behind Netflix #1 most Liked and Top 10 Netflix Original Film, Wish Dragon, also the team behind the special effects magic of Star Wars and Marvel films.
She owns a traditional publishing company with an API (Asian Pacific Islander) Diversity initiative that has partnerships with production companies across the globe with distribution through Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Disney and more! Kailin Gow is a go to media guest on Women in Film and Television and is a voting member of the Academy Awards.
Her Worldwide Brand, Kailin Gow's Go Girl has won awards for its tv series, books, cosmetics, fashions, beauty and health products, and soon-to-be home and travel products. As of 2021, Kailin Gow's Go Girl is excited to expand into its own line of hotels, starting with a 70+ room hotel in Texas. In 2022, her books will be adapted into entertainment venues called Sparklesoup World, offered in various locations throughout the U.S. and internationally.
She has been a host on world-class stages, an invited speaker for BEA and a regular radio/TV guest for major stations. She is an official voice of AAPI, She has a TV Reality show on her as an author and personality. She is also the host and publisher of a leading author industry guide, subscription newsletter, and podcast called Authors Voices. Five of her pen names are USA Today Bestselling authors and will be traditionally published in 2022. She is also a recurring speaker/instructor of writing series and serials for professional screenwriters and producers as of 2021.
She was called an "innovating author" and an "Author as Influencer" by Goodreads executives at Book Expo America 2014 in their speech.
Kailin Gow is one of Cindy Crawford's Beauties, who is beautiful on the inside as well as the outside, along with Gabrielle Union.
She was called "a successful author who knows how to balance being an author and life" by Huffington Post. USA Today recommends her steamy romances while PBS Kids have recommended her Teen Fantasy Series.
Amazon highlighted her author success story on the homepage of Amazon.com and in their book, Transformations and was invited by Amazon to be an author spokesperson for Amazon's launch of the Kindle fire in Santa Monica.
In the publishing industry, she has written and presented many articles and workshops for major publications as well as conventions. https://www.fastcompany.com/user/kail...
and is the host/founder of the podcast and newsletter Author Voices. Additionally, she owns a law firm specializing in consumer advocacy.
Kailin Gow holds a Masters degree in Management from USC and degrees in Social Ecology (Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, and Ecology/Climate), Drama, and Film making from UC Irvine where she once ran and DJ for a radio station that helped discovered OC bands like Sugar Ray and Gwen Stefani.
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November 30, 2011
love this book love kalina gow book
February 23, 2020
This story just keeps getting weirder.
November 30, 2012
This series just got better. This first book skimmed the surface and hooked you but this one pulls you in and holds you. The previous book ended with a cliff hanger but this one started with a bang. You start right where we ended with Celes and her racing thoughts. Celes has come a long way but still is unsure of who she really is, what she really is.
The basics are still all in this book. Celes is still running with the Faders and their word against the others. With a war going on between the Faders and he Others really Celes has no choice but to fight for he Faders. I can't disagree, seeing one side is trying to just kill her. Though things have become slightly more complicated with Grayson being the son of a leader and Jack one of the other. Though Grayson has had some Fader alterations not all went as it should. This kind of leaves room for a lot of possibilities for all people involved and some that I really didn't see coming or think possible.
Celes is growing so much as a character. Though she still has a hard time accepting some things, she is learning to cope much better. I think that the amount of loss she has suffered is enough to drive any one person mad and yet she always pushes on. I will admit though that she also has her share of luck when it comes to the people around her. She always manages to get what she wants but there is a price and it is becoming deeper by the page. Sad thing is she doesn't really see it coming, heck I didn't see it coming.
The romance once again is not the main focus of this book but it is still there. Truth be told I think that it is quickly becoming one of my more liked romances at the moment. Celes has made a choice between the two guys that want her and it's difficult I get that but she stands by her choice. I had to smile at the fact that it may have been made easier due to some memory loss/removal but hey take what you can get! The guys for the most part are still who they were. Jack is hot as hell with an accent but Grayson is still the sweetheart that she always loved. My problem is that I want to love Grayson but I don't trust him...
This was an excellent second novel in a series. Kailin dove a little deeper with this one and it shows. I wont complain about the first one as it caught my attention and drew me in with it's basic information. I look forward to getting book three in this series as once again there was a killer cliff hanger at the end! The mystery that is Celes just keeps getting bigger and so does the mystery of those around her.
The basics are still all in this book. Celes is still running with the Faders and their word against the others. With a war going on between the Faders and he Others really Celes has no choice but to fight for he Faders. I can't disagree, seeing one side is trying to just kill her. Though things have become slightly more complicated with Grayson being the son of a leader and Jack one of the other. Though Grayson has had some Fader alterations not all went as it should. This kind of leaves room for a lot of possibilities for all people involved and some that I really didn't see coming or think possible.
Celes is growing so much as a character. Though she still has a hard time accepting some things, she is learning to cope much better. I think that the amount of loss she has suffered is enough to drive any one person mad and yet she always pushes on. I will admit though that she also has her share of luck when it comes to the people around her. She always manages to get what she wants but there is a price and it is becoming deeper by the page. Sad thing is she doesn't really see it coming, heck I didn't see it coming.
The romance once again is not the main focus of this book but it is still there. Truth be told I think that it is quickly becoming one of my more liked romances at the moment. Celes has made a choice between the two guys that want her and it's difficult I get that but she stands by her choice. I had to smile at the fact that it may have been made easier due to some memory loss/removal but hey take what you can get! The guys for the most part are still who they were. Jack is hot as hell with an accent but Grayson is still the sweetheart that she always loved. My problem is that I want to love Grayson but I don't trust him...
This was an excellent second novel in a series. Kailin dove a little deeper with this one and it shows. I wont complain about the first one as it caught my attention and drew me in with it's basic information. I look forward to getting book three in this series as once again there was a killer cliff hanger at the end! The mystery that is Celes just keeps getting bigger and so does the mystery of those around her.
November 23, 2012
Falling picks up where Fade leaves off. In the heat of a life and death battle between "The Others" and "The Underground," Celestra, has discovered her unique and deadly gift, and unfortunately, has displayed it in front of everyone there. Jack makes a decision and orders Grayson to escape and take Celestra to Location Two. Celestra doesn't want to leave Jack behind and Grayson ends up having to sedate her to keep her under control. Overwhelmed by grief and the fear that she has lost Jack forever, she finds herself at Location Six, meeting a whole new group of people that are also part of the Underground. When a discovery is made that may shed revelation on things, they travel to Sweden in an attempt to investigate. The only problems is that "The Others" are also on the scene and more fighting erupts. Celestra feels drawn to location of the anomaly and upon entering finds "the source" which seems other worldly. She also finds Jack, and realizes just how much he means to her. Jack has a past also, and he and Celestra have more of a connection than anyone is aware of. An attempt is made to free Sebastian, the leader of the Underground, who is also Jack's father, which culminates in an epic battle and puts Celestra and her powers to the test. Light is shed on who Celestra really is and where she possibly came from. She now finds herself questioning if she can trust the very ones who are supposed to be protecting her.
Falling has nonstop action from beginning to end. Celestra, Jack, and Grayson find themselves in situations that test their skill and resolve again and again. Celestra also must choose between Jack and Grayson, who both end up being the only ones she can truly trust. As Celestra's powers increase, she also finds herself wondering if she can control them. Falling is an outstanding sequel in the Fade series, filled with fast-paced and thrilling action, romance, science fiction, and fantasy, and kept my attention from beginning to end. If you are looking for something unique and different, then the Fade series is something you might want to check out.
Falling has nonstop action from beginning to end. Celestra, Jack, and Grayson find themselves in situations that test their skill and resolve again and again. Celestra also must choose between Jack and Grayson, who both end up being the only ones she can truly trust. As Celestra's powers increase, she also finds herself wondering if she can control them. Falling is an outstanding sequel in the Fade series, filled with fast-paced and thrilling action, romance, science fiction, and fantasy, and kept my attention from beginning to end. If you are looking for something unique and different, then the Fade series is something you might want to check out.
March 18, 2012
Falling is the second installment of the Fade Series in which Kailin Gow throws readers for a humungous loop. Not only is there non-stop action in Falling, but also revelations of Celes’ origin that may cause cardiac arrest.
“I won’t let the chaos of my life in the last few weeks crush me.” (Falling, pg 8)
Falling opens with racing thoughts from Celes. Her confusion about who she is continues to chase her, but she shows readers that she’s on the verge of acceptance. She may have had to change her identity for protection but she will be who she chooses to be: Celeste Channing or Celestra Caine. Only she will decide.
After the attack on the Underground’s Location Six, Celes and Grayson are escorted to safety and eventually find themselves in Location Four. With the latest clue in helping the Underground figure out Celes’ origins under observation, the Faders embark on a mission to save their leader, Sebastian Cook.
The journey to the Others’ Fortress is where the party really begins. The sequence of events is very spy-like and has an action movie aura. From hostage situations to gun stand-offs, one can only wonder how Celes will make it out alive. The stealth and suspense of the Faders makes Falling a thrilling read.
Aside from the heart stopping action, romance comes into play. The relationship dynamic between Jack, Celes, and Grayson isn’t a traditional love triangle. At least, not yet it isn’t. One aspect of Celes that’s truly admirable in this situation is her ability to move on. She feels guilty about how her relationship ended with Grayson in Fade, but she isn’t dwelling on that. She’s going with what feels right and moving one step at a time.
Celes’ story keeps getting better and better. With each chapter read, speculations surrounding Celes are completely discombobulated, garnering more questions. Where exactly does she come from? How much power does she have? Who is she? The answers can only be found in the Fade Series.
Candace Hawkins
“I won’t let the chaos of my life in the last few weeks crush me.” (Falling, pg 8)
Falling opens with racing thoughts from Celes. Her confusion about who she is continues to chase her, but she shows readers that she’s on the verge of acceptance. She may have had to change her identity for protection but she will be who she chooses to be: Celeste Channing or Celestra Caine. Only she will decide.
After the attack on the Underground’s Location Six, Celes and Grayson are escorted to safety and eventually find themselves in Location Four. With the latest clue in helping the Underground figure out Celes’ origins under observation, the Faders embark on a mission to save their leader, Sebastian Cook.
The journey to the Others’ Fortress is where the party really begins. The sequence of events is very spy-like and has an action movie aura. From hostage situations to gun stand-offs, one can only wonder how Celes will make it out alive. The stealth and suspense of the Faders makes Falling a thrilling read.
Aside from the heart stopping action, romance comes into play. The relationship dynamic between Jack, Celes, and Grayson isn’t a traditional love triangle. At least, not yet it isn’t. One aspect of Celes that’s truly admirable in this situation is her ability to move on. She feels guilty about how her relationship ended with Grayson in Fade, but she isn’t dwelling on that. She’s going with what feels right and moving one step at a time.
Celes’ story keeps getting better and better. With each chapter read, speculations surrounding Celes are completely discombobulated, garnering more questions. Where exactly does she come from? How much power does she have? Who is she? The answers can only be found in the Fade Series.
Candace Hawkins
December 7, 2012
Kailin does it again! I am totally hooked on this amazing supernatural series!
The second installment of the series takes off right were we were left. Celestra and Greyson are flying away from the battle raging below them between the Others and The Underground. We have no idea if Jack is going to be alive after the battle, if all the “faded” information will be saved, and were Celestra and Greyson are going.
We soon find out that Greyson has been Faded and has been imprinted with a lot of information about The Underground, so him and Celestra are going to another hidden facility of The Undergrounds. We meet Lionel the head of the facility, learn that Jack is alive!, and that there is something out there putting off the same frequency that Celestra does.
If you thought Fade was action packed then Falling is action over load! From the first battle with The Others at the Fade Facility to an all out war at an Others warehouse… You find out what Jack and Celestra are and why there powers are heightened when they are together, and lots of surprises from and about Greyson that leaves you stunned and saying “WHAT?!” over and over again.
The characters in the story have developed tremendously and enjoy the direction they are going in. Celestra has finally siphoned out her feelings and enjoys/embraces the power running through her! Jack is a heartthrob on a stick. He has total devotion to Celestra and will do anything to keep her safe. Greyson…. I still have a bad feeling about this guy and that he is hiding something. (well, he totally is! I'm just not sure what exactly yet but I have some ideas ;) )
I am GREATLLY looking forward to Book 3 and I cannot wait to journey on and discover more about Celestra, Jack, and Greyson! I sense something very good in my future. :)
The second installment of the series takes off right were we were left. Celestra and Greyson are flying away from the battle raging below them between the Others and The Underground. We have no idea if Jack is going to be alive after the battle, if all the “faded” information will be saved, and were Celestra and Greyson are going.
We soon find out that Greyson has been Faded and has been imprinted with a lot of information about The Underground, so him and Celestra are going to another hidden facility of The Undergrounds. We meet Lionel the head of the facility, learn that Jack is alive!, and that there is something out there putting off the same frequency that Celestra does.
If you thought Fade was action packed then Falling is action over load! From the first battle with The Others at the Fade Facility to an all out war at an Others warehouse… You find out what Jack and Celestra are and why there powers are heightened when they are together, and lots of surprises from and about Greyson that leaves you stunned and saying “WHAT?!” over and over again.
The characters in the story have developed tremendously and enjoy the direction they are going in. Celestra has finally siphoned out her feelings and enjoys/embraces the power running through her! Jack is a heartthrob on a stick. He has total devotion to Celestra and will do anything to keep her safe. Greyson…. I still have a bad feeling about this guy and that he is hiding something. (well, he totally is! I'm just not sure what exactly yet but I have some ideas ;) )
I am GREATLLY looking forward to Book 3 and I cannot wait to journey on and discover more about Celestra, Jack, and Greyson! I sense something very good in my future. :)
December 5, 2012
I should have known that it always gets better the second time around. Taking off from the exact spot of where book one left you hanging, it’s an explosive beginning! With the others trying to kill Celestra and destroy the underground, she has some choices to make. Along with the fact that every time Jack’s in troubld, her powers come out.
So all Jack wants is go keep Celestra safe. The head of the underground has just seen her in action. The others just want to kill her. And a secret slips that leaves her reeling. I’m still just hoping something good comes out of all this for Celestra. I just want to get a little normalcy for fed.
So, it seems Jack and Grayson have finally found a compromise from killing each other; that’s keeping Celestra from being killed. And who does she love more? And who can she live with… Or life without? And we add some characters, though we saw some of them in book 1! I guess we’ll just have to wait and see what’s gunna happen! I enjoyed seeing just a little character growth, as you can’t expect much in short periods of time.
There isn’t much I can say to give justice to how fun it is to read Ms Gow’s books! It’s such a thrill ride. It’s like a tug of war rope that pulls you in and won’t let go!! I now absolutely can’t wait to read book 3!! I have a feeling that the thrilling rollercoaster ride of Celestra’s life isn’t even close to being done.
Even more love now, so you should definitely get your hands on this series!! I love it!! 5 PAWS!!
So all Jack wants is go keep Celestra safe. The head of the underground has just seen her in action. The others just want to kill her. And a secret slips that leaves her reeling. I’m still just hoping something good comes out of all this for Celestra. I just want to get a little normalcy for fed.
So, it seems Jack and Grayson have finally found a compromise from killing each other; that’s keeping Celestra from being killed. And who does she love more? And who can she live with… Or life without? And we add some characters, though we saw some of them in book 1! I guess we’ll just have to wait and see what’s gunna happen! I enjoyed seeing just a little character growth, as you can’t expect much in short periods of time.
There isn’t much I can say to give justice to how fun it is to read Ms Gow’s books! It’s such a thrill ride. It’s like a tug of war rope that pulls you in and won’t let go!! I now absolutely can’t wait to read book 3!! I have a feeling that the thrilling rollercoaster ride of Celestra’s life isn’t even close to being done.
Even more love now, so you should definitely get your hands on this series!! I love it!! 5 PAWS!!
April 14, 2024
After the heart-stopper that was the cliffhanger ending in the first book Fade we are taken straight in the action, at the exact same spot the previous book left us at.
There is so much action in this book, it is sure to keep you entertained, after the attack on the Underground, Celestra has been moved to a safe location, but with the disappearance and suspected death of Jack she is devastated, but she still has Grayson and while she's torn between the two of them she knows she has to keep a hold of her grief at least until they have rescued the head of The Underground Sebastian, whom was taken hostage by The Others.
So when they plan to launch a surprise attack on The Others at their headquarters , Celestra gives everyone a look at what she is capable of, and not everyone in The Underground are happy with the power she posesses, and may take it into their own hands to dispose of her themselves.
But what exactly is she? And more to the point will she find out the identities of the people working with her who want her dead?
Another fantastic addition to this series, I highly recommend everyone pick this series up.
There is so much action in this book, it is sure to keep you entertained, after the attack on the Underground, Celestra has been moved to a safe location, but with the disappearance and suspected death of Jack she is devastated, but she still has Grayson and while she's torn between the two of them she knows she has to keep a hold of her grief at least until they have rescued the head of The Underground Sebastian, whom was taken hostage by The Others.
So when they plan to launch a surprise attack on The Others at their headquarters , Celestra gives everyone a look at what she is capable of, and not everyone in The Underground are happy with the power she posesses, and may take it into their own hands to dispose of her themselves.
But what exactly is she? And more to the point will she find out the identities of the people working with her who want her dead?
Another fantastic addition to this series, I highly recommend everyone pick this series up.
November 18, 2012
Falling picks up right where Fade lets off. I don't want to spoil anything so I will try and be as vague as possible. Celes still waffles back and forth between Jack & Grayson (I am team Jack!), though it seems like she finally makes a choice, and is leading the other on. There is much less skimming over story in this book, and you are with the team every step of the way. There is a part that I felt could have been explained better, where someone is in a impossible situation, then pops up without explaining how they got out. I like to know things.
Celes feels like she gets some answers as to how she is different, and if she is alone in her quest for knowledge. There were some statements that directly contradict statements in the first book relating to what she is, but then it all becomes a moot point anyway.
Again, this book leaves you on a cliffhanger, wondering what will happen, who is the bad guy, and how will they get out of this one?
Celes feels like she gets some answers as to how she is different, and if she is alone in her quest for knowledge. There were some statements that directly contradict statements in the first book relating to what she is, but then it all becomes a moot point anyway.
Again, this book leaves you on a cliffhanger, wondering what will happen, who is the bad guy, and how will they get out of this one?
November 27, 2012
I got the same feeling with this book as the first. It's short, but it still good.
Falling starts where Fade ended. I like books that start this way. I know exactly what happened and there's no'sumer break' for me in reading about them.
Falling has a lot more action than Fade. We get to know more of her 'wild side' as I would call it. Falling also makes us choose between Jack and Grayson. I'm on Grayson's side though.
This book shows off a whole bunch of things we haven't learned and more. I'd have to say this was better than the first.
Overall, this book was good. 3.5 Stars.
Falling starts where Fade ended. I like books that start this way. I know exactly what happened and there's no'sumer break' for me in reading about them.
Falling has a lot more action than Fade. We get to know more of her 'wild side' as I would call it. Falling also makes us choose between Jack and Grayson. I'm on Grayson's side though.
This book shows off a whole bunch of things we haven't learned and more. I'd have to say this was better than the first.
Overall, this book was good. 3.5 Stars.
unfinished-series
December 29, 2013Okay so Celest makes ALOT of wrong decisions,but theres some good to them.well some of them.But first Celest and Jack are aliens ,then their super humans & then their from the future?Some stuff just DOESNT make since,but thats the reason why i like this series.Can i just say that these books are just TOO short? And the Love thing going on,i mean can somebody just Kill Grayson already.And I was reallllllly mad when this book ended :( .
January 25, 2013
I have become quite the fan of Kailin Gow's books, as this is the second series I have read from her. I have thoroughly enjoyed the Fade books. I love the action, adventure, suspense, and romance in her stories. And this one does not disappoint! Many thanks to Kailin Gow for this book and the Fade series!
April 8, 2012
Great book, I wished more events had happened
Overall I think it was good :)
Overall I think it was good :)
February 18, 2013
This is a great busy story!! It's sort of like Terminator meets Lara Croft this story was just as action packed as the first one. I give Kailin Gow a big thumbs up!!
December 7, 2014
Well, I only managed to get to page 35 and I got bored with the writing style. it jumps all over the place. I'm afraid the plot had potential but it was wasted. Shame.
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