“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”
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Anyone who loves horses or history will love “Eclipsed by Shadow” – Tyler Tichelaar
December 8th, 2008 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow, media
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 →]Lots of Horsepower Here! – Free Lance Star
September 9th, 2008 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow, media
“Though there is some graphic violence, there’s also a good read within its pages. Young adults will learn about how horses have been used throughout the ages and a good bit of world history. They’ll also find themselves engrossed in Meagan’s adventures.” ~Laura L. Hutchinson, Free Lance-Star
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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.
[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.
[Read more →]Heartland Reviews gives 5-Hearts to “Eclipsed by Shadow”
May 5th, 2008 · Awards & Honors, Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow, media
This series teaches not only the history of Man’s relationship with the horse, but the history and day-to-day cultures of different civilizations of the past. We rated this first book our highest rating of five hearts. ~ Bob Spear, Heartland Reviews
[Read more →]Eclipsed by Shadow – “Smart Dialogue and Jaw-Dropping Action”
April 24th, 2008 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow, media
This time history truly “comes alive” as Royce turns Meagan into a living, breathing participant among historically accurate depictions of events. The dialog feels real. (“Be you a Tatar? For the nones, say be not a Tatar!”) The action never ends. (Charioteers, rampaging Mongolians!) The fear is palpable. (I won’t give it away!) And always, there are the horses. ~Lynn Scanlon
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