The Fragments

‘Jordan's storytelling always has a sense of fun, a smile, at its core; there is magic in the kinship of others, and Jordan's characters know the importance of finding it.’

Sydney Morning Herald

‘It’s a treat to step back into 1980s-era Australia with [Jordan].’

Books+Publishing

‘An unusual literary thriller, built around complex twists and a great sense of anticipation…Exploring truth and historicity, The Fragments is a clever novel. Jordan’s fiction examines the overlooked roles of women, whose work often forms the thread that binds stories from the past, and the public’s hunger for what goes missing in the narrative gaps.’

Saturday Paper

‘An old-fashioned romance novel grafted to the thrill of the literary chase…Like Liane Moriarty, [Jordan] takes traditional, even shopworn, literary forms and invests them with uncommo­n intelligence and verve.’

Australian

‘The writing from Melbourne literary favourite Toni Jordan is sublime and this reviewer’s only regret is that this divine novel had to come to an end.’

Herald Sun

‘Jordan takes on a different genre with every novel and handles each with distinctive flair. In this literary crime thriller she alternates between 1986 Brisbane and 1939 New York City, with a strong sense of place in each locale and a generous cast.’

Adelaide Advertiser

‘A fast-paced, enticing novel, and one that is near-impossible to put down… A new novel by Toni Jordan is always something to get excited about, and The Fragments is no different. It is an absolute triumph by one of Australia’s most adaptable writers.’

AU Review

‘A gripping historical mystery with quite a few twists and red herrings to keep the reader guessing…Once again, Jordan shows she is a very talented author, with more than one string to her bow.’

BookMooch