The Malice Box Author:Martin Langfield After receiving an unusual copper puzzle box by mail from an old Cambridge friend, Robert Reckliss finds himself embroiled in a life-and-death battle on the streets of Manhattan. Based on the secret alchemy of Isaac Newton, an ancient conspiracy called The Iwnw seeks to destroy Western civilization. Reckliss has the power to prevent this catacly... more »sm-but only if he can tap into psychic abilities he doesn't even believe he possesses. The Iwnw arms a weapon, and Reckliss has one week to complete a physical and spiritual quest that includes solving riddles and finding and disarming said weapon-no small task. In essence, New York City is a main character in this debut novel; Langfield describes its architecture and history with details bordering on fetishistic. Those intimately familiar with the city will enjoy the behind-the-scenes tour of some famous landmarks and glimpses of hidden treasures; armchair adventurers will want to re-create the quest.« less