Key of Light

Key Trilogy, Book 1

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

What happens when the very gods depend on mortals for help? That's what three very different young women find out when they are invited to Warrior's Peak.

The Malory Price Life Plan does not include a quixotic quest - but the strangers on Warrior's Peak claim that she must find a key that will release three souls held captive by an evil god.

Little does she know that the quest will bring her two new friends: the love of her life - and danger beyond anyone's imagination.

Unlock the rest of Nora Roberts' Key Trilogy.

©2004 Nora Roberts (P)2004 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Contemporary Romance Plus Ancient Mystery

STORY - (romance/fantasy/mystery) I enjoyed Key of Light. It's not just a sweet contemporary romance. There is also an interesting Celtic mystery, magic, Gods and a big silly dog. The lead characters are smart, likeable, and their clever banter will make you chuckle.

This is Book #1 of a trilogy, and in each book the characters will be searching for one of three keys which will unlock a magic box and release a soul which has been imprisoned inside for centuries. This is the story of Mallory's search. It comes to a nice conclusion, so the book can stand alone, but you will probably want to continue the trilogy and learn what happens when the other two keys are found.

PERFORMANCE - Susan Ericksen does a great job. She is the same narrator who reads the In Death series, so you will recognize Roarke's voice/accent in one of the characters.

OVERALL - Recommended for romance readers, especially if they might like an ancient mystery mixed in.

AWESOME BOOK!

I very much love this story & there is no better narrator than Susan Ericksen

I loved it

I'm not usualy a fan of romance novels but this one has an intererting plot and amusing and entertaining characters.

Now this is what I expected

This is exactly what I expected from Nora's books.

The writing at it's best - the narration fantastic.

I thouroughly enjoyed the book = even though you know how it should end, the way it gets there keeps you going.

Thank you - I have already downloaded book 2

LOVED IT!

What did you love best about Key of Light?

The whole story really gets you into this book! I didn't want to stop listening! I listened to this on a five and a half hour drive and I've never been so awake and intune while driving for so long!

What did you like best about this story?

You feel the compassion of these characters, feel their emotions and best of all there's that hint of sarcasm and humor that really keeps this book going!

Have you listened to any of Susan Ericksen’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This was my first listen from the narrator Susan Ericksen, I really enjoyed her though I love her Welsh voice!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I've been addicted to this trilogy! I'm a poor college student but I was willing to search under the couch for spare change just so I could see what happened next! This is a book series you never want to end!

Just download them all now and call it a day.

This trilogy is awesome. I am not a romancy girl but these stories had mystery excitement and a perfect touch of magic and fantasy. Yea yea the romance was ok too. I got sucked into the characters quite quickly and pretty much listened back to back. Really couldn't put them down, in the car, in the kitchen, getting ready for bed, nonstop. Good stuff.

key of light

This is a fun story, if not predictable at times. I enjoyed it with its twists and turns at the dark side. Light, fun reading.

Key of Light

Very good listen. Could not put it down. On to the Key of Knowledge. Get all three you will enjoy.

Key of Light

This review addresses a series, The Key Trilogy, by Nora Roberts. Book 1 Key of Life, Book 2 Key of Valor, Book 3 Key of Knowledge.

A Nora Roberts novel is usually a simple boy-meets-girl-romance with a story sprinkled throughout. Out of the box a tiny bit, The Key Trilogy is fantasy, i.e., witches and Celtic gods type Sci-Fi. A character even walks through a mirror as in Alice In Wonderland. But, Roberts does stick to her formula of chic-lit with the typical mawkish romance scenes *roll-eyes-hit-fast-forward* and an intriguing mystery.

All the characters are drop-dead-gorgeous, and much of the story is will-he-won’t-she romance. Two of the Celtic gods are personified by a handsome couple that own a mansion in a pretty town. They invite three women, complete strangers to each other, to complete a mysterious task (hint: involves keys, duh), ergo three books, one for each.

Anyway, if you like Nora Roberts, saccharine love scenes that do not fade-to-black, a bit of mystery, paranormal/SciFi, these will do.

Brilliance Audio, 2008, narration by Susan Ericksen (same reader as the In Death series) is great as usual. Each book is about 10 hours of listening.

Chic-lit fans enjoy!

Missing the usual Nora Roberts magic

Sorry, but I really did not find this book appealing and did not continue to the others in the series. While many of Nora's books are very engaging, this felt contrived and foolishly put up, with a sort of half-baked belief system in magic spells to drive real people to coordinate to find supposedly real keys to unlock their powers from past lives as well as finding their true loves through the finding the keys project. Some nice character touches while others were drawn too strongly - and so it seemed foolishly yet strategically laid out - which left it without much magic.

Mix a fantasy and romance

This story tried to achieve a mix of fantasy with romance, but in the ring I don’t believe it achieved either successfully. The story telling was good, apart from the worst Welsh accent I’ve ever heard. I don’t think the narrator knows what a Welsh accent is.

Once upon a time......

A great blend of the past mixed with the presen. Excellent narration bringing the characters to life . A most enjoyable listen .Loved the suspense . Would recommend.

One criticism only

As a Brit used to Irish, Welsh and Scottish accents, it was excruciating to listen to the mangling of accents for the Pitt and Rowena characters.
Better not to assign accents if you can’t do them reasonably well.

Otherwise narrator was good. Well paced, well emoted. Thank you.

Very enjoyable listen

Good, entertaining story and well read. I found it funny and genuinely looked forward to each new chapter. Would thoroughly recommend it. I only gave 4* to the performance though as I found some of the Irish/Welsh/weird hybrid accents a bit grating

Great story but the reader lets it down

I have read this book se real times and always enjoyed it, so was expecting to do so in an audible format. The reader though just ploughed ahead, one pace and little dramatic rhythm. I was exhausted! Doubt I will be buying the trilogy.

Excellent book

Just down loaded the next book. About to dive in to book 2 can’t wait

Amazing! Gripping!

Loved this book! Couldn’t wait to hear what came next! Just ordered the second two!!

Very Good

I always enjoy Nora Roberts books and this one was no exception. Your in to the story right from the start.

Through good listen

Full marks to Nora Roberts for a wonderful tale and excellent characters. Very Well read by Susan Erickson. Looking forward to the next book in this series.

Excellent

A thoroughly compelling story beautifully read
It leaves you looking foward to the next part