THE LEGEND OF THE GREAT HORSE trilogy | Blog
Eclipsed by Shadow • The Golden Spark • Into the Dark
Cool new postcard includes ordering information for all 3 books of the trilogy …
The postcard can be printed out to give to your local library/bookstore for ordering: The Legend of the Great Horse trilogy postcard
A Great new postcard includes ordering information for all 3 books of The Legend of the Great Horse trilogy …
The new postcard can be printed out to give to your local library/bookstore!
The Golden Spark | The Legend of the Great Horse trilogy (Book #2) is set for release in ebook edition on Saturday, September 15, 2012.
The Golden Spark | The Legend of the Great Horse trilogy (Book #2) is set for release in ebook edition on Saturday, September 15, 2012.
The title will be available in wide distribution including formats for Kobo Books, Amazon’s Kindle, Barnes & Noble’s Nook, and Apple’s iBookstore.
The Golden Spark continues a young woman’s journey back in time … this 2nd book of the trilogy travels through the European Renaissance to the start of the Industrial Revolution.
The Golden Spark has won in a 2012 Written Arts Award, placing 1st in Science Fiction/Fantasy!
The Golden Spark by John Royce won a 2012 Written Arts Award, placing 1st in Science Fiction/Fantasy!
The Written Arts Awards are an annual literary awards program hosted by Rebecca’s Reads. The awards were founded to pay tribute to authors who are independently published.
Rebecca’s Reads reviewers conducted the initial evaluation of title entries, followed by a final round held by jury of judges.
The Golden Spark Award Review:
So begins “The Golden Spark,” John Royce’s 2nd book in “The Legend of the Great Horse” trilogy. Don’t worry if you haven’t read the 1st book in the series, “Eclipsed by Shadow” as the author provides a special note to those who haven’t in the beginning of the book. He gives a brief summary and then reprints the last chapter of the first book so that those who are unfamiliar with the tale can get caught up. I found this to be a nice touch.
Another helpful addition is the seven page glossary at the end of the novel. Being that the story is set in time periods long ago there are many unfamiliar terms used throughout the book. The glossary is extremely helpful in deciphering the meaning of these words that are not used often today.
“The Golden Spark” is a tale that will appeal to young readers of fantasy and particularly readers interested in horsemanship. The story is magical and enchanting and the writing moves along at a nice pace as we follow Meagan on her journey through history. I think that it could easily be turned into a movie. I look forward to the continuation of Meagan’s story in Book 3. — Reviewed by Kam Aures for RebeccasReads
Book II: The Golden Spark is the 2nd book of The Legend of the Great Horse trilogy, an intriguing and fun time-travel adventure through history — on horseback.
Book I: Eclipsed by Shadow won national awards including the Eric Hoffer Award for best Young Adult Fiction, and the 2010 Mom’s Choice Award for best family-friendly Young Adult Fantasy.
This excerpt is from The Golden Spark, Book #2 of The Legend of the Great Horse trilogy, an adventure through history―on horseback.
The year is 1519 and the Conquistadors are bringing horses to shore … from where they have been absent for many thousands of years.
WITH A GIANT splash, the water closed over the horse’s head and sprayed against the side of the ship. Meagan gritted her teeth: it was not getting any easier to watch. Each time she had finally convinced herself the horse had drowned in the ocean, the animal’s head popped up, mane and forelock plastered back like a mythological beast rising from the sea. Giving a spraying blast to clear its nostrils, the horse would whinny and turn to shore. A cheer went up from the men and the horse was away.
For two days the Spaniards had held the town. Native emissaries visited, alternating with scouting parties in full war paint. Dark, slinking figures moved everywhere. And now came the call for the horses.
A splash signaled another horse departing for New Spain. Meagan walked down the line of stalls to El Morzillo. She patted the black horse, pushing him away as he nudged for treats. His ears had been stopped with cotton and his tail braided to reduce the drag of the water.
Meagan moved slowly to avoid startling the skittish stallion. It seemed strange to take a finely bred horse out of a lavish stall and unceremoniously toss him into the ocean, but the Spaniards did exactly that, and each horse had survived the trip and was now bucking and running across the beach.
The Golden Spark (Book #2 of the Legend of the Great Horse trilogy) won the 2011 Written Arts Awards for best Science Fiction/Fantasy.
__________
Links:
» See All Excerpts from The Legend of the Great Horse trilogy.
» Read the 1st Chapter online.
» See the Media Kit for more information about the trilogy.
Check out the trilogy’s page on Facebook!
