Fall: The Return to the Temple, Book Two

by Grady L. Owens

Barely fleeing with their lives from their showdown with Asmodeious that resulted in a literal volcanic eruption, Angelo and Justin try to piece together the shattered remains of their lives. Blamed for the eruption himself, the newest inductee to the Revered, Diablo, finds himself at the bottom of the pecking order. But when Asmodeious discovers his apprentice’s little secret, he devises a diabolical plot to destroy his new social network, unintentionally implicating Justin and Angelo in the process. With the world falling down around them and new mysteries revealing themselves left and right, will the two makeshift friends be able to clear their names and put an end to the dragon’s reign of terror?

192 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 1, 2021

About the author

Grady Lee Owens lives outside Cloudcroft, New Mexico, with his pet cats. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, he has attended New Mexico Tech off and on for several years in the study of astrophysics, mathematics, and optical engineering. Unintentionally following in personal hero Powel Crosley Jr.’s footsteps of self-attributed “fifty jobs in fifty years,” he has worked in warehouse organization, seismology data collecting, prototyping and analytical laboratories, pizza design and construction, computer systems maintenance, and optical astronomy, to name a few things in his quest for knowledge.

Reviews

[Amelia.S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fall: The Return to the Temple, Book Two by Grady L. Owens delivers a thrilling continuation of a saga where friendship, faith, and fire intertwine against forces of chaos. In the wake of their cataclysmic battle with Asmodeious, Angelo and Justin’s struggle to rebuild their lives becomes as emotional as it is explosive. Owens weaves an intricate story where divine purpose collides with human vulnerability, grounding epic fantasy stakes in deeply personal conflict.

What makes Fall stand out is its moral and emotional complexity. Beneath the sweeping battles and supernatural power plays lies a story about redemption, loyalty, and the fight to reclaim identity when the world brands you the villain. Diablo’s turmoil within the Revered order adds layers of tension and irony, deepening the novel’s exploration of justice and betrayal.

With its cinematic intensity and heartfelt core, Fall: The Return to the Temple is both a thrilling fantasy and a resonant meditation on resilience in the face of destruction. Owens delivers a story that grips the heart as fiercely as it stirs the imagination.

[Elena J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fall: The Return to the Temple, Book Two delivers a thrilling continuation of Angelo and Justin’s journey, blending high-stakes fantasy with intricate character dynamics. From surviving a volcanic eruption to navigating the treacherous schemes of Asmodeious, the story keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Owens balances explosive action with clever twists, exploring loyalty, betrayal, and friendship in a richly imagined magical world. The addition of Diablo, the underestimated apprentice, adds layers of tension and unexpected alliances, making this sequel a gripping read for fans of epic fantasy adventures filled with suspense and heart.