“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 ______ List of Reviews for Eclipsed by Shadow

An award-winning adventure through the ages when horses were everyday companions in work, war, sport and spectacle... Ages 15 & UpBook I: Eclipsed by ShadowWinner of the Eric Hoffer Book Award for Young Adult Fiction and the Mom's Choice Award for best family-friendly Young Adult Fantasy. Book II: The Golden SparkArrives Fall 2010

Eclipsed by Shadow won the national Eric Hoffer Book Award for Young Adult Fiction and the Mom's Choice Award for best family-friendly Young Adult Fantasy.

 

The journey continues in the highly-anticipated second book, The Golden Spark. Arrives Fall 2010.