“The action and thrills of the story are subtly interspersed with colorfully drawn history lessons perfect for engaging readers, and the writing delivers such elegant turns of phrase as to keep teens and adults intrigued.” – From review of Eclipsed by Shadow by Emily Hinton for The US Review of Books.
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“Eclipsed by Shadow” featured in US Review of Books
January 19th, 2010 · Press Releases: Eclipsed by Shadow
‘Eclipsed by Shadow’ Wins Eric Hoffer Book Award for Young Adult (YA) Fiction
August 10th, 2009 · Awards & Honors, Press Releases: Eclipsed by Shadow
John Royce’s debut novel, Eclipsed by Shadow, has won the Eric Hoffer Book Award for Young Adult (YA) Fiction. The Hoffer Award is presented each year to honor freethinking writers and independent books of exceptional merit.
[Read more →]History at a Gallop: “Eclipsed by Shadow” wins 2009 Reader Views Literary Award
May 19th, 2009 · Awards & Honors, Press Releases: Eclipsed by Shadow
Eclipsed by Shadow, the first volume of a new trilogy about the history of horsemanship, has won in the Fantasy category of the 2008 Reader Views Literary Awards.
[Read more →]“A Vivid Historical Tale through the Ages” – Historical Novel Society
January 10th, 2009 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow
“This well-informed tale has 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
[Read more →]Anyone who loves horses or history will love “Eclipsed by Shadow” – Tyler Tichelaar
December 8th, 2008 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow
“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, “The Marquette Trilogy”
[Read more →]“Eclipsed by Shadow”: New Hardback Edition
October 20th, 2008 · Press Releases: Eclipsed by Shadow
Micron Press is pleased to announce the release of the new library hardback edition of Eclipsed by Shadow, the first volume of the new historical adventure trilogy, The Legend of the Great Horse.
[Read more →]Legend Sends Girl on Time-Travel Journey
September 18th, 2008 · Press Releases: Eclipsed by Shadow
Author John Royce spent considerable time studying the historical role of horses in cultures throughout the world–from food for prehistoric man to their role in warfare and sport. Readers will find themselves caught up in both the instructive history and the fascinating historical episodes Meagan and Promise witness. The novel’s sequels will be eagerly awaited.
[Read more →]Saddle Up for a New Reading Adventure!
May 28th, 2008 · Press Releases: Eclipsed by Shadow
Educational, literary, fast-paced and vivid in detail, Eclipsed by Shadow brings to life man’s ancient partnership with the horse. Readers travel through the pages of history to a time when primitive man stalked horses as prey, and witness the fascinating development of horsemanship in ancient and medieval cultures.
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