Publication Date: 2007
Page Count: 448
Format : paperback
Genre: mystery thriller paranormal YA
Rating : 2 stars
Book blurb
An ancient conspiracy links the secret alchemy of Isaac Newton to modern day New York. When Robert is sent what seems to be a simple copper puzzle box, he has no idea his life is about to undergo a violent transformation. That night an acquaintance commits suicide in curious circumstances; the following day an old friend reveals the existence of an arcane weapon that could destroy all of New York City. The responsibility of hunting down and destroying this weapon, the "Malice Box" or Ma'rifat', lies with Robert. The weapon is primed to explode in seven days and Robert must undergo a spiritual and physical quest - a series of trials around Manhattan - in order to track down the keys that will prevent detonation. In a desperate race against the clock, Robert scours the streets of New York while plagued by doubts about the motives of those closest to him. Robert has only Terri, a beautiful and mysterious psychic, to guide him. Intricately plotted and brilliantly imagined, "The Malice Box" is the debut novel by a new master of the thriller.
My thought
The Malice Box" is Martin Langfield's first novel. An international best seller, "The Malice Box" is a mystical thriller inspired by alchemy, riddles and the secrets of two timeless cities: New York and Cambridge, England.
i was under the impression that this book was going to be like the Da Vinci Code, where all the riddles are based on something in history.
Well it's not.
This book is all about the spirituality of human beings. It's a little messed up. I was definitely disappointed when I found this out, but I still enjoyed the book. However, it was DEEPLY frustrating that the main character, Robert, was the only person who didn't know anything. I hate books like that. But still, this wasn't a bad book.
