“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
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 →]‘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 →]History at a Gallop: “Eclipsed by Shadow” wins 2009 Reader Views Literary Award
May 19th, 2009 · Awards & Honors for "Eclipsed by Shadow", 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 →]“Quite a ride!” – MBR Bookwatch
April 3rd, 2009 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow, media, Top Reviews for "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 →]“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 →]An Adventure Young & Old will Love to Read – Rebecca’s Reads
August 9th, 2008 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow, media
Eclipsed by Shadow is an adventure about the love of horses that young and old will love to read. The history of the horse is only part of the book. Meagan’s interaction with the people of each era is amazing to read … The book will pull you in to the darkness of history and not let you stop reading until you get to the end. ~ Allison King, Rebecca’s Reads
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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 →]Library Journal Recommends “Eclipsed by Shadow”
May 15th, 2008 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow, media, Top Reviews for "Eclipsed by Shadow"
“Veteran horseman Royce combines history and myth with action and adventure to create a fast-paced, well-informed tale of a flying horse and the young girl who loves her.” ~ Jackie Cassada, Library Journal
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