The Legend of the Great Horse

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Award-winning time-travel adventure through history ... on horseback!


 
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• Reviews for Book One: “Eclipsed by Shadow”

   

  “Thrilling and intelligent fantasy...” ~ Emily Hinton, US Review of Books

   

  “John Royce introduces us to one of those works you will remember forever...” ~ Danelle Drake, Reader Views

   

  "Quite a Ride!" ~ Shirley Johnson, Bookwatch

   

  “Veteran horseman Royce combines history and myth with action and adventure to create a fast-paced, well-informed tale...” ~ Jackie Cassada, Library Journal

   

  GRREAT READ(Gifted and Reluctant Readers Explore Amazing Titles)

   

  "Great plot and character development, wonderful descriptions of equine history ... will leave you gnawing at the bit for more." ~ Rebecca Roberts, Historical Novel Society

   

  "LOTS OF HORSEPOWER HERE!" ~ L. Hutchinson, Free Lance-Star

   

  "Sweeping historical fantasy ... penetrates far beyond the boundaries of the usual YA novel.” ~ E.A. Lovitt, Top Amazon Reviewer

   

  “An adventure about the love of horses young and old will love to read...” ~ Allison King, Rebecca's Reads

   

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Archive for March, 2009

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  THE LEGEND of the GREAT HORSE
  

  » About the Trilogy

  A modern teen is carried into history by her Great Horse of legend, and uses her knowledge of horsemanship to survive. (Ages 14 to Adult)
  

   

   

  » Book I: Eclipsed by Shadow

   

  Journey through prehistoric times and the shadows of antiquity to encounter Roman chariot racing, the Mongolian hordes and knights of Chivalry..

   

   

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  » Book II: The Golden Spark

   

  (Spring 2011) The journey continues with adventures in the Renaissance...

   

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  Book III is to be released in 2012.

   

• “The Legend of the Great Horse” trilogy: Book News & Updates

  • The Golden Spark nominated for the “Written Arts Award”
  • Eclipsed by Shadow: E-book Giveaways on LibraryThing
  • Amazon Hall of Fame Reviewer: The Golden Spark “Clothed with Thunder”
  • The History of Civilization, tweeted
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• Chapter 1: Home (USA - 2001)

  • #1- The story begins, and we meet Meagan
  • #2- Meagan’s first love, Moose

• Chapter 2: Prey (20,000 B.C.)

  • #27- The Adventure Begins…
  • #28- Where am I?

• Chapter 3: Escort (Black Sea - 700 B.C.)

  • #40- The First Time Jump
  • #41- Meagan avoids reality …

• Chapter 4: Rome (100 A.D.)

  • #47- Savage Nation
  • #48- The Arena

• Chapter 5: Damsel (Central Asia 1240 AD)

  • #62- The Time Jump
  • #63- Meagan’s complaint…
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