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• Reviews for Book One: “Eclipsed by Shadow”

  “John Royce introduces us to one of those works that you will remember forever.”
  Danelle Drake | Reader Views
  
  “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
  
  “Sure to Please...”
  Midwest Book Review
  
  GRREAT READ (Gifted and Reluctant Readers Explore Amazing Titles)
  “This fascinating YA first book of a trilogy on the history of man’s relationships with the horse is particularly well done.”
  Bob Spear | Heartland Reviews
  
  "Great plot and character development, wonderful descriptions of equine history, and a tension-ridden cliffhanging ending that will leave you gnawing at the bit for more." Rebecca Roberts | Historical Novel Society
  
  “Eclipsed by Shadow is an epic history of horses, complete with time travel, and educational material, but best of all, it is strong historical fiction.” Tyler Tichelaar, Ph.D., “The Marquette Trilogy”
  
  "LOTS OF HORSEPOWER HERE!"
  Laura Hutchinson | Free Lance-Star (PDF)
  
  “Eclipsed by Shadow is an adventure about the love of horses young and old will love to read...” Allison King | Rebecca's Reads
  
  “This sweeping historical fantasy should have an impact on its reader that penetrates far beyond the boundaries of the usual YA novel. It teaches lessons about history & horsemanship, and what it really means to be 'civilized.'” E.A. Lovitt (Top 50 Amazon Reviewer)
  
  “Final analysis: Well written, exceptional story, interesting characters, and a learning experience.”
  Shirley Johnson | Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
  
  “Magical Story for Young & Old”
  Wendy Cleveland | Reader Views
  
  “Fantasy & horse lovers of all ages will enjoy Eclipsed by Shadow”~
  Dee Ann Ray |Books are my Bag Weatherford Daily News
  
  “Smart dialogue and jaw-dropping action make Eclipsed by Shadow a surprise page turner...”
  Lynne Scanlon | The Publishing Contrarian
  
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