“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.” ~ Emily Hinton, US Review of Books
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US Review of Books: “Thrilling and intelligent fantasy”
December 5th, 2009 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow
“One of those works you will remember forever…” – Reader Views Literary Awards
October 14th, 2009 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow
“What a wonderful way to get factual history into a great readable fiction novel…” ~ Danelle Drake, Reader Views Literary Awards
[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 →]Teenage and adult readers will thrill to this remarkable story featuring the horse’s role in history.
May 14th, 2009 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow
This book brings to life man’s fascinating partnership with the horse. ~Mary Barrett, The Tennessean
[Read more →]“Quite a ride!” – MBR Bookwatch
April 3rd, 2009 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow
“Final analysis: Well written, exceptional story, interesting characters, and a learning experience. It doesn’t get much better than that.” ~ Shirley Johnson, MBR Bookwatch Sr. Reviewer
[Read more →]“Illuminated with the touch, scent, and emotion that only a true horseman could know and understand.” – Top 50 Amazon Reviewer
January 15th, 2009 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow
“This sweeping historical fantasy should have an impact on its reader that penetrates far beyond the boundaries of the usual YA (Young Adult) novel. It teaches lessons about history and horsemanship, and what it really means to be `civilized.’” ~ E.A. Lovitt (aka “Starmoth)
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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 →]“Eclipsed by Shadow” Original Cover Design
May 16th, 2008 · Press Releases: Eclipsed by Shadow
The central motif of the richly imagined work is based on an ancient Greek coin featuring Pegasus, the flying horse of mythology. “Eclipsing” this shining Pegasus is the Great Horse Promise, the main equine character of the book. Accurately rendered colorful scenes from the story surround the central coin, placed in rotation around an arc to symbolize the book’s underlying theme of progress in horsemanship and the advance of civilized life.
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