Though I listed Fractured as a mystery, it is much more as it crosses boundary lines of other genres, blending them into a delightful whole that could be called a Mother-Goose mystery named Who Killed Humpty Dumpty.John Monroe, the hero, is a detective and is Dumpty's partner and they are checking out a cannibal pig named Mr. Waddles when Dumpty is pushed off a bridge. As Dumpty is an egg, his landing is messy.Throughout the ensuing investigation to track down Dumpty's killer, the reader is introduced to a marvelous variety of nursery-rhyme characters who will never be quite the same after reading Fractured.A skillful mix of old and new, this tale will make you laugh while you read, wanting to know who the villain is. Highly recommended as fun and enjoyable read.-Anne K. Edwards