By Jeff Dixon
272 Pages (Paperback)
Date Published: December 1, 2010
ABOUT THE BOOK:
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.
Visit the Key to the Kingdom website to learn more!
MY THOUGHTS:
I didn’t know what to expect with this book nor did I know much about it other than that it is a fictional Disney World book. It is a book that grabbed me though from the beginning and kept me reading. Grayson Hawkes is a pastor in Celebration, FL, who after meeting with an old friend, who happens to be one of Walt Disney’s original Imagineers, he begins a quest. His friend gives him a “key to the kingdom” and tells him to use it. Grayson is of course confused but intrigued. Grayson heads to Hollywood Studios to try to solve the puzzle and from there it is one mystery after another. After some disappearances and danger of being following, Grayson continues his journey.
The book actually reminds me of “The DaVinci Code” in the sense that a man is one a quest to solve a puzzle and a woman joins him. He has to be careful, hide, seek the help of others, and has numerous clues to chase down and solve. The end was not what I expected, but in a good way!
What really made this book great to read was the fact that we will be heading off to Disney World this month and it got me even more excited about the trip. I will say though you could appreciate the book even if you have never been to Disney World as it tells a great story and is descriptive. I love though that the bulk of the journey takes place in Magic Kingdom, which is my favorite of the Disney parks! Also, while this book is a Fictional Novel, there are some parts true and with Disney you never know how much more of it is true, since Disney is so magical to begin with!
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Note from the author Jeff Dixon:
Walt Disney World is a magical place and the chance to weave a story in and around The Magic Kingdom was great fun. The amazing thing about Walt Disney World is that you never really see it all. No matter how much you see and experience there is always more waiting for you on your next trip.
Thank you for your kind words about the adventure of Hawk and friends through the Central Florida area. It was my desire to create a story that would ignite the imagination of the reader and take them on a journey of suspense and mystery, mixed with a few thrills and surprises before they arrived at the last page. One of the greatest compliments I have been given is that people are taking the book with them to the theme parks to search for the clues themselves as they unravel the mystery.
Have a great time on your next visit to Walt Disney World. If the story helps make looking for the "hidden details" of the theme parks a bit more fun, then as a storyteller I am pleased.
I appreciate you spending your time reading the story and I hope others will take the adventure and solve The Key To The Kingdom for themselves.