I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep.
You may have heard of me.

Fragment (2009) [novel]
Review by michael a draper (2010-07-29)
The "Trident" is a long range search vessel hired by the reality TV show, "Sealife."
A group of scientists land on remote Henders Island after they received a distress radio signal.

The scientists see this out of the way island as a chance to explore an area that has been isolated for hundreds of years.

They are excited when they travel to shore, accompanied by their TV camerman. Their enthusiasm ends when one of the scientists is attacked and killed by a beast with "...hippo sized verticle jaws."

The attack was captured by the cameraman and people all over saw it on their TVs. It was a sensation. Many couldn't believe that it was true but it turns out that this was only an example of the violent, killing creatures that live on the island.

The scientists still see this as a historic challange and feel that they have discovered something amazing. What they do eventually discover is something that changes their view of everything.

I enjoyed the book and found myself doubting that scientists could make so many decisions that put their lives on the line. Even when military assistance arrives, the scientists continued to return to this deadly island.

The book has been compared to a modern "Jurassic Park" and while the decision making was questionable, the story was enjoyable.

The author's theme seemed to be that science will not stop an any risk if they feel they can discover something.



(This review refers to the 2009 version titled “Fragment”)

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