John Allen Royce’s debut title, Eclipsed by Shadow, has been nominated for a Global eBook Award in the Young Adult Fiction category.
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List of 'Book I: Eclipsed by Shadow'
Eclipsed by Shadow nominated for Global eBook Award
July 26th, 2011 · About the Trilogy, Awards & Honors, Book News & Updates
Eclipsed by Shadow review … “fun and engrossing”
July 23rd, 2011 · Book Review posts for "Eclipsed by Shadow"
History, fantasy, myth, adventure and proper equine care all shine brightly in this first book in the trilogy. Royce weaves all of these elements together beautifully and young readers probably won’t even notice that they are learning about history and horse care while on this great ride back through time. I learned quite a bit myself and I grew up on a horse ranch with horses always in my life. This was a “can’t put down” book for me. – Julie Dees, One Book Shy of a Full Shelf
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Eclipsed by Shadow (Book One): “Interesting & Intriguing”
July 11th, 2011 · Book News & Updates, Book Review posts for "Eclipsed by Shadow"
Eclipsed by Shadow is such an interesting book! I learned so much about horses in history – it really was intriguing. I think that this book would be fantastic for any horse lover – boy or girl. There are so many different characters interwoven into the fabric of the story that it would appeal to a variety of young adults. ~ Vikki Gremel for Review the Book
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Eclipsed by Shadow: “Powerful and thrilling”
June 27th, 2011 · Book News & Updates, Book Review posts for "Eclipsed by Shadow"
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)
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Eclipsed by Shadow: “… a mix between Harry Potter, the Lord of the Rings and the Time Machine.”
June 8th, 2011 · Book News & Updates, Book Review posts for "Eclipsed by Shadow"
I was very impressed by this book, reading it in only two nights. The author, John Royce, has beautifully written a wonderful epic that combines fantasy with history, a mix between Harry Potter, the Lord of the Rings and The Time Machine. ~ Billy Burgess, Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
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“Excellent opening salvo in a new YA series”
October 28th, 2010 · Book Review posts for "Eclipsed by Shadow"
LibraryThing Review of “Eclipsed by Shadow” – From the book’s description I expected a young girl’s lighthearted romp through history on the back of a winged horse. Accept that description at your peril…
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Happy Summer Solstice
June 21st, 2010 · Book I: Eclipsed by Shadow, Book News & Updates, Book Review posts for "Eclipsed by Shadow"
Here’s a descriptive new review of Eclipsed by Shadow posted by Morning Glow (aka Amanda), on Novel Addiction:
From the back of the book: Eclipsed by Shadow is the first book of an exciting new trilogy, The Legend of the Great Horse, a journey through the ages when horses were everyday companions in work, war, [...]
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2010 BookExpo of America
May 25th, 2010 · Book I: Eclipsed by Shadow, Book News & Updates, Press Releases
The Book Expo of America (BEA) begins today at the Javits Center in New York City. This three day convention is the largest publishing event in North America.
Author John Royce will be participating in the event as a winner of the Mom’s Choice Award for best Young Adult Fantasy. His debut title, “Eclipsed by Shadow [...]
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Book blogging begins: “Eclipsed by Shadow”
April 29th, 2010 · Book 1 Excerpts, Book I: Eclipsed by Shadow
Wherein the release of excerpts from “Eclipsed by Shadow,” the first book of “The Legend of the Great Horse” trilogy is announced.
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