âThe Black Boxâ is a series of loosely connected short stories detailing the adventures of Sanford Quest, worldâs greatest criminologist. The story starts off in New York City, travels to England, Egypt, and around the world to San Francisco, then into the wild west of New Mexico. There are two main plot lines which merge into one along with romance mixed in with the ever present danger. Melodramatic, episodic, supernatural. Itâs all great fun and Oppenheim keeps the action moving along swiftly, as he always did. Wonderful entertainment and highly entertaining. If you havenât discovered the joys of Oppenheimâs mysteries there is a good place to start. Highly recommended!