The Legend of the Great Horse takes the reader on a journey through the ages when horses were everyday companions in work, war, sport and spectacle...

Winner of Reader Views Literary Awards (2009)
Featured in Best New Writing (2010)

Eclipsed by Shadow (Book One)
Well-researched and vividly told, Eclipsed by Shadow brings man’s ancient partnership with the horse to life.

Readers become part of the adventure as they travel back to the days when primitive man stalked horses as prey, and witness the amazing developments of horsemanship in ancient and medieval cultures..


The Golden Spark (Book Two)
Voyage to the New World, encounter classical dressage at the Court of Versailles, and ride the green fields of Merry Old England. Summer 2010

About the Author

John Royce is a horseman from Texas with over 25 years of experience in riding competitively, training horses and coaching students. Mr. Royce explains the enduring popularity of horses: “Horses have been with mankind since the beginning–the history of horses is the history of civilization.”

The Legend of the Great Horse trilogy is:

  • page-turning, unique reading adventure
  • filled with zombies, horses, and vampires
  • well-written, well-researched and informative in an engaging and fun way
  • great for both reluctant or gifted readers

Note: The Legend of the Great Horse trilogy is a wholesome story and its subject matter is for all ages, however its realistic depictions of primitive times may not suit very young or sensitive readers.

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The Legend of the Great Horse is an award-winning ride through human history ... on horseback.

Book I: Eclipsed by Shadow
Experience a prehistoric horse hunt and work in an ancient Roman chariot racing stables, ride with the hordes of Genghis Khan and knights of Chivalry. Winner of both the Mom's Choice Award and Eric Hoffer Book Award.

Book II: The Golden Spark
Encounter the Renaissance in the eagerly-anticipated second book of the trilogy arriving in 2010. Join the email list so you don't miss a thing!

Book III: The Millennium Horse
Explore the Old West and the rise of modern equestrian sports in the startling conclusion to "The Great Horse" trilogy (2012).


Reviews


“Veteran horseman Royce combines history and myth with action and adventure to create a fast-paced, well-informed tale of a flying horse and the young girl who loves her.” ~ Library Journal

The action and thrills of the story are subtly interspersed with colorfully drawn history lessons perfect for engaging readers, and the writing delivers such elegant turns of phrase as to keep teens and adults intrigued.”
~ US Review of Books

“Great plot and character development, wonderful descriptions of equine history, and a tension-ridden cliffhanging ending will leave you gnawing at the bit for more." Historical Novel Society

“This sweeping historical fantasy should have an impact on its reader that penetrates far beyond the boundaries of the usual YA novel...” E.A. Lovitt | Top 50 Amazon Reviewer

“What a wonderful way to get factual history into a great readable fiction novel…” – Reader Views Literary Awards

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