Library Journal recommendeds 'Malice Box'

The Malice Box got a Library Journal review:

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 cataclysm—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. While the concept is brilliantly clever, the overall execution is a tad disappointing. Recommended for most popular fiction collections.—Laura A.B. Cifelli, Fort Myers-Lee Cty. P.L., FL

According to Amazon.com, the audio version of "Malice Box" will be available in a few weeks.

And after the California book tour, "Malice Box" jumped to No. 3 on the bestsellers list -- for the B&N in Bakersfield.

And as for the other "public" California stop - they couldn't have been nicer at Book Passage in Corte Madera. They even offered us lunch and sent Martin a thank you gift.

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- posted by Amy @ 11/02/2007 11:44:00 AM