FRAGMENT chosen as Finalist for the
2010
International Thriller
Writers
Best First Novel Award!
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FRAGMENT nominated for the
BSFA Award
for
Best Science Fiction Novel of 2009 |
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USA Today:
“A rollicking tale [that] will enthrall
readers of Jurassic Park and
The Ruins."
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The Bookseller
(UK): “This killer bug
thriller—a cross between Michael
Crichton and John Wyndam—is perfect
summer escapisim."
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Booklist: “Highly recommended for all popular collections—a
perfect read for poolside this summer…FRAGMENT
closely follows the patented Michael Crichton style."
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Library
Journal: “Fast-paced
action adventure with a speculative
scientific edge...this debut thriller
effectively combines bone-chomping,
blood-spurting action-adventure mayhem with
intriguing (if improbable) scientific
speculation."
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RomanticTimes.com:
"Fahy's novel is one of the most remarkable adventure stories
to come out this year. He makes the fantastic believable to the point
that you'll think you're reading nonfiction."
—Gail Pruszkowski
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Trev Huxley: "Hell it was only a few years ago at the bottom of the ocean
that we discovered a profusion of life that thrives on the hydrogen
sulfide (H2S) gas flowing from deep-sea hydrothermal vents. So
when one realizes, why not! Of course this is scientifically
possible, just give up, because the hook is set and the rest of
your day is committed until the last page is turned." —grandson of Aldous Huxley and great grandson of Sir
Thomas Huxley |
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Parade:
"The cast of a reality-TV series stumbles across an unexplored island in Warren Fahy’s
FRAGMENT,
unleashing an array of carnivorous plants, bone-crunching beasts, and other horrifying specimens of biology gone awry."
—Sharon Male and Allison Takeda |
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Hidden Gems:
"Alas, Michael Crichton is no longer with us. But this
first novel by a writer from California promises life after JURASSIC
PARK. Think Darwin on steroids."
—Ellen Heltzel,
Book Critic and author of Between the Covers |
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io9.com:
"If you like monsters and mad science—and who doesn't? - this is the
perfect book to take on your vacation or on that long plane ride to a
remote island." —Analee Newitz |
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Alternate Worlds: "Science and fiction rarely blend together better than this winning
thriller." —Harriet Klausner |
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Fangoria:
“I haven't had this much fun reading a
science/adventure thriller since
Jurassic Park. For the last half I was
frozen in place—I couldn't move, couldn't
talk. I even teared up a couple of times in
pure joy. It took hours for the
adrenaline to wear off."
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The Plain
Dealer: “Read it with a
nightlight on."
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The Agony Column:
"FRAGMENT
is a cunningly conceived and entertainingly executed piece of
present-day speculative fiction." —Rick Kleffel |
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Where have you been all my life, Warren Fahy?
"From the opening chapter he had me hooked, but as I rapidly
approached the dénouement, I literally could not turn the pages fast
enough." —Susan Tunis |
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Book Buyers Anonymous: "His book,
FRAGMENT, is going to be one of the most talked about debuts of
the year... I haven't had this much fun (or this many
goose bumps) reading a book about evolutionary science ever."
—Kate Glasgow |
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A Lot of Gold in the Mix:
"FRAGMENT
is an unpredictable and wild ride for sure; yet, somehow, out of all of
this, comes not only many delightful moments that will stick with you
long after reading the book, but also one of the most elusive and subtle
emotions one can experience, that of feeling touched."
—John Feliks, evolutionary theorist
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Mysterious Galaxy Books: "If you like
James Rollins or Michael Crichton (with less math), FRAGMENT is for you.
While Fahy never scrimps on an explanation for his wonderful weird
world, he does that explaining in a fashion that any reader can fathom.
A quite enjoyable eco-thriller-page-turner that pushes all the right
buttons."
—Patrick M.
Hefferman. |
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Old Firehouse Books:
"The plot briskly leaps from survival to an incredible ending I don't
dare spoil, and the more you read, the better it gets. By the end I may
or may not have had a tear in my eyes. Run-of-the-mill scientific
thriller this is not. Highly recommended." —Alex
Wolfe |
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James Rollins: "Few debuts are as explosive as Warren Fahy's FRAGMENT, a story of evolutionary horror that leaps
off the page and grabs for your throat. Think JURASSIC PARK on steroids. This is one helluva ride!"
—New York Times bestselling author of
THE LAST ORACLE |
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The New York Times: "How would you update JURASSIC PARK for 2009? Add reality
television. The vessel Trident is on a yearlong global journey for a
reality show called SeaLife (think of Deadliest Catch with
scientists) when the boat picks up an emergency beacon coming from
Henders Island, a speck in the South Pacific that has been visited only
once, by the British sea captain whose name it bears. Nell Duckworth,
the Trident’s botanist, has been intrigued by Henders for years, and she
sees her chance to do some real research. Cynthea Leeds, the producer of
SeaLife, is just hoping for a little drama—and maybe romance too.
They both get more than they bargained for." —Amy Virshup |
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The Wall Street Journal: "Hang on to your hats! Mr. Fahy takes readers on a wild ride
through a parallel universe where evolution has run amok—think
JURASSIC PARK but scarier." —Cynthia Crossen and Helen Rogan |
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Dallas Morning News: “The mayhem that ensues makes reality seem tepid and showcases the
talents of a new novelist with a flair for forward-charging narrative.
The details seem brilliantly researched, and the observations could be
those of a sharp-minded student of biology. Whether Warren Fahy can pick
up the torch once carried by the late Michael Crichton remains to be
seen, but FRAGMENT is great for starters.” —Alan
Cheuse |
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The Speed of Write:
"…take a tiny fragment of reality, topple it over
into the great unknown and you’ll have no idea what
hit you. It’s what made books like JURASSIC PARK so
great. I look forward to whatever Warren Fahy has
planned next."
—Maria |
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SF Site: "Fragment
is an entertaining read, filled with deliciously gruesome, fascinating
critters, a few genuinely intriguing scientific questions, and more
action than all of the JURASSIC PARK material put together."
—Nathan Brazil |
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SF Reviews.net: "FRAGMENT mops the floor with JURASSIC PARK in its
best moments and puts it to shame completely when it comes to lending
scientific plausibility to its premise." —Thomas M. Wagner |
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SF Crowsnest.com:
"The astounding complexity of the island's wildlife and the methods used to explore and catalogue it make this
an intriguing story with plenty of JURASSIC PARK moments to keep you on the edge of the seat."
—Gareth D. Jones |
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Bookreporter.com:
"First-time novelist Warren Fahy seems poised to fill Crichton’s shoes with a novel that keeps readers on
the edge of their seats even as it explains provocative theories about such topics as the evolutionary
role of natural lifespans and the surprising relationship between sexual
reproduction and evolution."
—Norah Piehl |
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NewsBlaze.com:
"FRAGMENT is a page-turner which will keep the reader engrossed
and wanting more. Finishing with a flourish, you will not be
disappointed. Highly recommended and a great read for Sci-Fi
enthusiasts."—Clark Isaacs |
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BBC Focus: "...this is a
cracking good holiday read, a fast-paced airport novel that never
insults your intelligence." |
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IndieBound.org:
"If you are looking for an heir to Michael
Crichton, look no further
than Warren Fahy. This gruesome and fascinating debut highlights cutting-edge science
and time-tested action as we go exploring the genetic cesspool that is Henders Island.
A great summer read."
—Katie Glasgow, Mitchell Books, Fort Wayne, IN |
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 Publishers Weekly
(starred review):
"Fahy’s imaginative debut puts a fresh spin on the
survival-of-prehistoric-beasts theme popularized by JURASSIC PARK." |
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