The following review of Eclipsed by Shadow appeared in the February 2009 “Books are my Bag” section of the Weatherford Daily News, OK.
Weatherford Daily News | Dee Ann Ray
Fantasy and horse lovers of all ages will enjoy a new book titled, Eclipsed by Shadow, written by John Royce. This is book one of a projected three book series, The Legend of the Great Horse. It is published by Micron Press.
Eclipsed by Shadow begins with the tragic death of mare in order to save the life of her foal. The beautiful foal is a palomino, unusual for a thoroughbred horse. The foal survives and thrives. Meagan and Jennifer name the foal “Bright Promise.”
The body of the story begins three years later when the vet clears Promise for riding. Lurking through the years awaiting the development of the foal is someone who sees all kinds of money attached to the hoofs of Bright Promise. Meagan is drawn into the drama when, in need of escape, she throws herself on her horse’s back. To Meagan’s surprise, Promise goes back in time with Meagan aboard. So begins the adventure tracing the history of horses.
This book can be obtained at your favorite bookstore/on-line book source or library. The second book in the series will be published in 2010.
Eclipsed by Shadow is the first book of the new fiction trilogy, The Legend of the Great Horse. The second volume, The Golden Spark, is due to be published in 2010.
