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. ~ Eclipsed by Shadow review by Billy Burgess (Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer)
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“… a mix between Harry Potter, the Lord of the Rings and the Time Machine.”
June 7th, 2011 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow, media, Top Reviews for "Eclipsed by Shadow"
“A fun and engrossing story that has just begun…”
January 12th, 2011 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow, media, Top Reviews 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. ~ Julie Dees, One Book Shy of a Full Shelf
[Read more →]“Excellent opening salvo in a new YA series”
October 25th, 2010 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow, media, Top Reviews for "Eclipsed by Shadow"
“I found myself continually impressed with the quality of the writing. Rhetorically, this is a well written, well edited book.” – book review of Eclipsed by Shadow
[Read more →]Eclipsed by Shadow: “Interesting & Intriguing”
July 29th, 2010 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow, media
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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January 19th, 2010 · Press Releases: Eclipsed by Shadow
“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.
[Read more →]US Review of Books: “Thrilling and intelligent fantasy”
January 5th, 2010 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow, media, Top Reviews for "Eclipsed by Shadow"
“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
[Read more →]“One of those works you will remember forever…” – Reader Views Literary Awards
December 6th, 2009 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow, media, Top Reviews for "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 →]Eclipsed by Shadow – “With each turn of the page a new adventure awaits…”
December 1st, 2009 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow, media
With “Eclipsed by Shadow,” John Royce has created a wonderful legend sure to please historians and equestrians alike. Jammed packed with chariot racing, jousting and action galore one wonders how one book can hold so much. With each turn of the page a new adventure awaits.
[Read more →]‘Eclipsed by Shadow’ Wins Eric Hoffer Book Award for Young Adult (YA) Fiction
August 10th, 2009 · Awards & Honors for "Eclipsed by Shadow", 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 →]Teenage and adult readers will thrill to this remarkable story featuring the horse’s role in history.
May 14th, 2009 · media
This book brings to life man’s fascinating partnership with the horse. ~Mary Barrett, The Tennessean
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