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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

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"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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» Eclipsed by Shadow
» The Golden Spark
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- Amazon.com USA – Book #1: Eclipsed by Shadow
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Archive for June, 2011

Eclipsed by Shadow: “Powerful and thrilling”

Posted on June 27th, 2011 in Book Review posts for "Eclipsed by Shadow", “The Legend of the Great Horse” trilogy: Book News & Updates

FIVE out of FIVE … the history was accurately done, the journey is amazing, and Meagan rose to each occasion she was thrown into. ~ Eclipsed by Shadow review by the book blog, Novel Addiction)

Tags: Eclipsed by Shadow, equestrian, fantasy, fiction, historical, history, John Allen Royce, Novel Addiction, The Legend of the Great Horse, Young Adult

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#71- Ingratitude

Posted on June 16th, 2011 in Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpts): Damsel

THE STENCH WAS worse than the nomad camps, worse even than the squalid valleys of Rome. Meagan was pushed along a rutted, muddy street through man- and animal-made puddles, and into a courtyard surrounded by buildings of oversized hewn beams.” – Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpt)

Tags: Damsel, Eclipsed by Shadow, excerpt, Genghis Khan, Medieval, Middle Ages, Mongolian Horde, The Legend of the Great Horse

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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
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…