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The Key: A Novel Audiobook
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(4.01) - 655 listener ratings
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“A talented new writer who instinctively grasps the broad rules of superior action thrillers and adapts them with pace, grace, humor, and a keen eye for cinematic effect.”
—Daily Telegraph (London)
“Toyne’s writing is stellar and downright fun. Get your Dan Brown game face on and step into the temple of Simon Toyne.”
—Madison County Herald
Simon Toyne’s breathtaking international bestseller, Sanctus, had critics everywhere cheering, calling the author the new Dan Brown (The Da Vinci Code) or Steve Berry (The Jefferson Key), while praising Toyne’s debut thriller as “remarkable,” “thrilling,” “provocative,” “haunting,” and “spectacular.” The adventure continues with The Key, returning readers to the dark world of a sinister religious order older than Christianity and their Vatican-like secret citadel high in the Turkish mountains—as one courageous woman must fulfill an enigmatic prophecy that could determine the ultimate fate of humankind. James Rollins, Raymond Khoury, and Chris Kuzneski fans will not want to miss this one.
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"The book was amazing. I love it. I like the way there's less description and more action, and that the characters are formed by the things they do and the choices they make rather than the color of their hair or the historicity of their surroundings. I like the moral conundrum that no matter whether they seem to us to be the good guys or the bad guys, they believe that they are doing what is right, what God is calling them to do."
— Pamela (5 out of 5 stars)
The Key Listener Reviews
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" cant wait for the final book "
— Lynn, 1/24/2014 -
" Definitely a page turner but I was torn whether to give it 3 stars or 4 (if there was a 3.5 option that would have been my choice). I loved the first book "Sanctus" but felt this one didn't quite live up to the excitement I received from the first. Mainly due to the fact the pinnicle of the story seemed under described and rushed after such an extensive build up. Nonetheless I enjoyed reading it and didn't want to put it down. "
— Jess, 1/23/2014 -
" The follow up to Sanctus, second in a pending trilogy. I listened to Sanctus and read The Key. Both are excellent...in my opinion. If you liked the DaVinci Code, read these. "
— Jeanne, 1/17/2014 -
" just as good as the first! Can't wait for the third! The whole book just flows until the last 75 pages then you cna't put it down!! "
— Stephen, 1/9/2014 -
" I took too long to read it and lost the thread, another book about Catholics hiding something sacred. It is OK, but very far fetched, Christians would be quite offended by it. "
— Antoinette, 1/8/2014 -
" Not quite as good as Sanctus but still enjoyable. "
— Sarah, 12/29/2013 -
" Great follow up to Sanctus. Kept me gripped all the way though. Can't wait for the third one now "
— Robin, 12/28/2013 -
" Finally caught up to Book 2 of this trilogy. Recommended for anyone who's a Da Vinci Code/Angels and Demons fan. "
— Terri, 12/10/2013 -
" I like Simon Toyne's style of writing with short chapters. It really enhanced the fast pace of the book. If I could read all books as quickly as I read this, I'd be able to complete my "to read" list in no time. "
— Karen, 12/7/2013 -
" Loved it. Was a great continuation of the trilogy. I can't wait for the next one! "
— Amelia, 11/29/2013 -
" Wonderful sequel to Sanctus! Could hardly stop for work and food. I enjoyed the development of the characters as well as the historical angles. Cannot wait for the next book! "
— Kimberly, 11/22/2013 -
" Good follow up to Sanctus,look forward to reading the next book The Tower. "
— Terry, 11/11/2013 -
" Second book in the series didn't hold up. "
— Michelle, 7/29/2013 -
" another. fantastic book from Simon toyne with some unexpected twists near the end.i can't wait for the third "
— Laura, 6/25/2013 -
" I really got into this book and it was heading for 5 stars until the end but lost a star as I was a bit disappointed at how it all finished! Still worth a read but you must read Sanctus 1st "
— Kathryn, 4/17/2013 -
" Great follow up to Sanctus. Interesting characters and a few plot twists. If you like this type of genre, this is a good trilogy "
— Mike, 4/13/2013 -
" Not as good as Sanctus, but still, a great rollicking read. "
— Marsha, 12/22/2012 -
" This was the follow-up to sancti, I wondered if it would be able to live up to the first one,, but yes it did.. action, mysticism and looks like the end of the world on the way.. but the next isn't out til April..,.,. "
— Louise, 12/4/2012 -
" Not as good the first book, but still a good read. "
— Sg1scribe, 10/22/2012 -
" Second book of the trilogy & as with the first book (Sanctus). It to kept me gripped right through. There is a twist towards the end of the book which I never saw coming. I'm looking forward to the third book coming out soon. "
— Martin, 10/17/2012 -
" Second in a series similar to DaVinci Code; very exciting, fascinating. "
— Judy, 9/28/2012 -
" Could not put this one down! Awesome book! "
— Angela, 9/5/2012
About Simon Toyne
Simon Toyne is the author of the Santi trilogy and the Solomon Creed series, as well as a stand-alone novel. Before becoming a novelist, he worked in British television for twenty years, and as a writer, director, and producer worked on several award-winning shows.
About Simon Vance
Simon Vance (a.k.a. Robert Whitfield) is an award-winning actor and narrator. He has earned more than fifty Earphones Awards and won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration thirteen times. He was named Booklist’s very first Voice of Choice in 2008 and has been named an AudioFile Golden Voice as well as an AudioFile Best Voice of 2009. He has narrated more than eight hundred audiobooks over almost thirty years, beginning when he was a radio newsreader for the BBC in London. He is also an actor who has appeared on both stage and television.