What is the book about?

Airs Beneath the Moon is a story of the winged horses of Oc and the women and girls who fly them.  The girls who bond with a winged horse spend six years at the Academy of the Air, training.  Their bondmates are closer to them than any family member could be, and they devote their entire lives to them.  But the son of the Duke of Oc, William, thinks men should also be able to fly, and he will go to any length to make that happen.

Author's comments

There is a mystical bond between women and horses, one that is about power, and freedom, and a deep love of beauty.  Horses, though large and strong, are sensitive creatures, each with its own personality and its own character.  In Airs Beneath the Moon and the books to follow, women experience the ultimate thrill of not only riding a powerful animal, but rising above the ground where no others can go.  It's wish fulfillment, or perhaps a dream realized.

Excerpt

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Reviews!

Booklist:  "Bishop enables us to visualize the horses in solo flight and complicated formations, scenes at the academy are utterly real, and the characters have dimension. In short, this is a thoroughly satisfying read, fortunately with enough loose ends to justify a sequel." Sally Estes  Read the entire review here:  Booklist review on Amazon.com

M & C, Glasgow, Scotland:  "This first in a trilogy about winged horses and the women who ride them does an admirable job of setting up an escalating power struggle. The main antagonist is the new Duke as he attempts to circumvent biology and time honored practices leaving the horsemistresses on the defensive. Strong character development, politics and magical horses all add up to what promises to be a lively and engaging trilogy."  M & C

More reviews can be found at these links:  Girls Horse Club,  Barnes & Noble SF Editor, BookLoon

And an interview is here:  TeensReadToo.com