“Eclipsed by Shadow is a magical horse story that is suitable for both teenagers and adults alike.” ~ Wendy Cleveland, Reader Views
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“A Magical Story for Young & Old” – Reader Views
June 21st, 2008 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow, media
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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 →]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
[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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