"Eclipsed by Shadow" is the first book of an award-winning trilogy, "The Legend of the Great Horse," a journey through the ages when horses were everyday companions in work, war, sport and spectacle. The story is told through the eyes of a young woman, a horse-crazy teenager traveling through time with knowledge of 21st Century horsemanship as her only defense. Readers travel through the shadows of antiquity to experience pre-history through ancient Rome, and ride with hordes of Genghis Khan and knights of Chivalry.
Book Review/s to share: 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. ~ Library Journal
Sure to Please... ~ Midwest Book Review
This well-informed tale has great plot and character development, wonderful descriptions of equine history, and a tension-ridden cliffhanging ending that will leave you gnawing at the bit for more. ~ Historical Novel Society
GRREAT READ (Gifted and Reluctant Readers Explore Amazing Titles) This fascinating YA first book of a trilogy on the history of mans relationships with the horse is particularly well done. ~ Bob Spear | Heartland Reviews
John Royce introduces us to one of those works that you will remember forever. ~ Danelle Drake for Reader Views
Eclipsed by Shadow is an adventure about the love of horses young and old will love to read... ~ RebeccasReads
This sweeping historical fantasy should have an impact on its reader that penetrates far beyond the boundaries of the usual YA (Young Adult) novel. It teaches lessons about history & horsemanship, and what it really means to be 'civilized.' ~ E. A. Lovitt (Top 50 Amazon Reviewer)
Final analysis: Well written, exceptional story, interesting characters, and a learning experience. It doesnt get much better than that. ~ Shirley Johnson | Senior Reviewer ~ Midwest Book Review
LOTS OF HORSEPOWER HERE! ~ Laura Hutchinson | Free Lance-Star (PDF)
Fantasy & horse lovers of all ages will enjoy Eclipsed by Shadow ~ Dee Ann Ray ~ Books are my Bag | Weatherford Daily News
Smart dialogue and jaw-dropping action make Eclipsed by Shadow a surprise page turner... ~ Lynne Scanlon | The Publishing Contrarian
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, Ph.D., author of The Marquette Trilogy
