Grayson Hawkes learns how imaginative and elaborate Walt Disney World is when he accepts an invitation one sunny day from a trusted friend landing him in a world he never knew existed. Innocently driven by curiosity he finds himself immersed in a heroic adventure. Barely escaping a late night encounter, he finds himself desperately trying to solve a mysterious disappearance while trying to stay ahead of those who are chasing him.
Hawkes quickly realizes that unraveling the clues is essential if he is to discover the truth. He navigates through the kingdom where knowledge of seemingly unimportant Disney facts and some divine help are the only way he can discover the lock that can be opened by an ancient key.
His world becomes even more complicated when he is captivated by a mysterious woman, causing him to make a series of choices that takes his faith to the brink. Each step is fueled with heart pounding intensity carrying him deeper into a thrill ride of secrecy. Within the walls of Walt Disney World is more mystery than one imagination can contain. Here Disney Trivia is not a game; and the ancient key is the only way out!
Jeff Dixon was raised in Florida and has always been fascinated with the man Walt Disney and the theme park he created. Dixon feels that any guest who would take the time to look would discover a story that will never be completed. It is against this canvas that Dixon paints this mystery, adventure, and thriller. The epic drama carries the reader across the state of Florida to discover details that most people have missed. Each discovery and revelation will have the reader wondering if they are reading fact or fiction. In a quickening pace, the characters find themselves on a collision course with an unthinkable outcome! Fans of Walt Disney will love the history and tourists will find a travel guide that takes them on a trip most guests never get to take.
My Thoughts on The Key to the Kingdom:
This is not your average Disney book! Full of excitement and twists, The Key to the Kingdom kept me up late reading, just to find a stopping point I could handle. I’d put the book down, lay there for a minute, then turn the light back on because I just had to know what happened next. I got a kick out of the characters, and their unique personalities. I found myself relating to the pastor and main character Grayson Hawkes’ wit and sarcastic humor, and laughed along with him as he tried to uncover a mystery deeply involved in the behind the scenes world of Disney.
I enjoyed how author Jeff Dixon incorporated real Disney facts and trivia, as well as places and monuments into this book. On our recent family vacation to Disney, my son, who also read this book, and myself had a blast finding the different statues, shops, and locations that were mentioned. I found myself looking a bit differently at things, taking in the details that Disney works to include in everything they do, simply because I’d read this book.
The only thing I didn’t love was one particular part in the end, where the subject of the long-standing urban legend that Disney was cryogenically frozen was addressed, I thought that part to be a bit far fetched, even for a mystery novel. I feel like that part could’ve been left out and wouldn’t have changed the outcome of the book.
Overall, I definitely recommend this read for any Disney, trivia, and mystery novel fan.
The Key to the Kingdom is available at Amazon.com
I received this book for review purposes from Bring it on Communications
I am not required to give a positive review, and all opinions stated are always 100% my own.
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