In Fragment by Kenneth James Allen, Detective Nick Valentine blames his brother, Sonny, for the deaths of their adoptive parents. When a raid linked to Sonny’s illegal memory destruction operation took place, Nick made sure he was part of it. Nick had been trying for a long time to find proof of Sonny’s involvement in their adoptive parents’ deaths, but had never succeeded. Scarlett Quinn, who works for RASA, discovered a memory of a patient that proved the company was erasing and destroying evidence of crimes. RASA specializes in memory erasure, but there was much more happening behind the scenes, and the CEO will do everything in her power to keep it quiet. When Scarlett threatened to go to the police, her body was found the next morning. Are Sonny and RASA connected? And can Nick stop the operation before it is too late?

Kenneth James Allen's Fragment captivated me with its fast-paced action from the first page. It was a thrilling journey of assault, secrets, betrayal, danger, and lost memories. All the twists and turns created nonstop suspense, and I could not read fast enough to find out what would happen next. The writing style was engaging, and I quickly felt part of Nick’s search for the truth about his adoptive parents. The characters were realistic and relatable. Erasing a certain memory seems like the right thing to do if it bothers you. The book was excellently written, and the erasing of specific memories felt natural and believable. It was an outstanding story that left me with plenty to contemplate.

Fragment by Kenneth James is a taut psychological thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. Detective Nick Valentine longs to know why his adoptive parents were murdered and why there are things he can’t remember. On the face of it, tech company RASA is aboveboard, set up to help people forget past trauma. But beneath, there’s something far more dangerous going on – memories aren’t being wiped out at all. They’re being stolen and turned into weapons. A young woman who threatened to blow the whistle turns up dead, dragging Valentine into a case that will haunt him. Dark secrets, deep conspiracies, and corruption are just the tip of the iceberg as Valentine comes face-to-face with his past while his career falls apart. What he finds could change his life forever – is he prepared to face the truth? Is his estranged brother involved in their parents’ murders?

Fragment by Kenneth James is one of the most intense thrillers you’ll ever read. It’s a well-paced story, drawing you into its web from the first page. The plot unfolds gradually, chapter by chapter, each one revealing a bit more of the truth. It’s packed with action and emotion, and yes, there is some violence, but it’s nothing you wouldn’t expect from a story like this. It’s a tense story about uncovering truths that should maybe be left alone, about the damage some secrets can do, and done with a cast of characters that feel very real. You’ll go through a whole range of emotions reading this, but you will be on the edge of your seat all the way through every twist and turn that leads to yet another dark secret. If you like a good thriller with plenty of suspense and a dark plot, this is one you mustn’t miss out on.